Lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar's old interview, where he discussed the role of religion in India, has suddenly gone viral on social media. On Wednesday, the clip caught singer Lucky Ali's attention , who sharply criticised Akhtar, calling him "never original" and "ugly as f**k".

But what exactly did Akhtar say that has triggered such a strong reaction? And in what context was it said?

The clip in question is from a year-old interview for IFP (India Film Project) that recently resurfaced online without any apparent reason. In it, Akhtar weighs in on the Hindu-Muslim dynamic, religious radicalism, and the broader relevance of religion in modern India.

Known for his outspoken views, Akhtar, who often identifies as non-religious, urges Hindus in the video to avoid adopting extremist att

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