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Ali Zafar slams Javed Akhtar for making insensitive statements on Pakistan

Ali Zafar, a Pakistani actor and singer, criticised Javed Akhtar for his remarks about the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the Faiz Festival in Lahore last week. Ali had previously taken to social media to share his happiness over singing in front of Akhtar recently. He talked about his love and loyalty for his country in an Instagram story. He also wrote about the impact that Akhtar's insensitive and uncalled for statements can have on so many people's feelings. He took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Guys, I love you all and truly value your praise and criticism equally. But I always request one thing – verify facts before reaching any conclusion or judgement. I was not present at the Faiz Mela nor aware of what was said until the next day when I saw it on social media.” He added, “I am a proud Pakistani and naturally no Pakistani would appreciate any statement against its country or people specially at an event meant to bring hearts closer than further. We all know how much Pakistan has suffered and continue to suffer at the hands of terrorism and such insensitive and uncalled for remarks can deeply hurt the sentiments of so many people.” At a celebration thrown for Akhtar, Ali had sung, ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’  from 1942: A Love Story in front of Akhtar. He then posted a clip of his subsequent performance, which also featured Akhtar, and said, “The universe brings the opportunity to sing one of my favourite love songs written by the legendary @Javedakhtarjadu sahab in front of him for the love of my life @AyeshaFazli.” The universe brings the opportunity to sing one of my favourite love songs written by the legendary @Javedakhtarjadu sahab in front of him for the love of my life @AyeshaFazli #love #peace #javedakhtar #poetry #music pic.twitter.com/ZZgOVlsiwc — Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 20, 2023 Ali had earlier shared a tweet where he had written, “It was an honour to host him. I have always believed art & music transcends boundaries and is the best way to bring people together. Love is the ONLY way to peace. Thank you @Javedakhtarjadu sahab for gracing us with your presence. Thank you Faiz sahab for keeping us connected.” It was an honour to host him. I have always believed art & music transcends boundaries and is the best way to bring people together. Love is the ONLY way to peace. Thank you @Javedakhtarjadu sahab for gracing us with your presence. Thank you Faiz sahab for keeping us connected. https://t.co/08lnMT2b6o — Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 20, 2023 The Faiz Festival was a three-day event, which commenced on February 17 and ended on February 19. Actor Ali Zafar has starred in Bollywood films like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan opposite Katrnia Kaif and Imran Khan, London, Paris, New York alongside Aditi Rao Hydari, Total Siyapaa opposite Yami Gautam to name a few. Also Read: Javed Akhtar and Ali Zafar jam on classic Kishore Kumar song ‘Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main’ in Lahore, watch video

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