Javed Akhtar’s “Savage” Reply to Troll on Independence Day Wins Internet
Renowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar shut down a troll who tried to mock his Independence Day wishes by suggesting that he should celebrate on August 14, Pakistan’s Independence Day, instead of August 15. On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Akhtar had posted on X: “Happy Independence Day to all my Indian sisters and brothers. Let’s not forget this independence was not given to us on a platter. Today we must remember and salute those who went to jails and those went to gallows for getting us Azaadi. Let’s see that we never lose this precious gift.”
In response, an X user commented, “Aapka happy independence to 14th August hai [Your Independence Day is on August 14].” Akhtar hit back strongly, replying, “Beta jab tumhare baap dada angrez ke joote chaat rahe thay mere buzurg desh ki aazadi ke liye kaala pani mein mar rahe thay. Apni auqat mein raho,” which translates to: “Son, when your forefathers were licking the shoes of the British, my elders were dying in Kala Pani for the freedom of the country. Stay within your limits.”
His sharp response quickly went viral, with many social media users applauding him. Comments poured in praising the lyricist for putting the troll in place: “Bohut badiya jawab diya sir,” wrote one user, while another said, “Javed saab rocked.” Some even expressed regret that Akhtar had to face such trolling, while many hailed his statement as “savage” and a fitting reminder of the sacrifices made for India’s independence.
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