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Pakistani celebrities strongly react to Javed Akhtar’s accusations against Pakistan

Several celebrities including Shaan Shahid, Arslan Naseer, Anoushey Ashraf, Haroon Shahid, Resham, and others condemned his statements and also expressed surprise at the people clapping back at his statements in the audience.

Pakistani celebrities strongly react to the controversial statements of Javed Akhtar targeting Pakistan with the accusation of terrorism in India at a literary event in Lahore.

Several celebrities including Shaan Shahid, Arslan Naseer, Anoushey Ashraf, Haroon Shahid, Resham, and others condemned his statements and also expressed surprise at the people clapping back at his statements in the audience.

Shaan Shahid taking Javed Akhtar to cleaners said, that he knows about the killing of Muslims in Gujrat but will remain silent and now he is accusing Pakistan of Mumbai attacks that too while sitting in Pakistan. The actor asked who issued him a visa to come to Pakistan.

Resham, who was seen sitting at an after-party with Javed Akhtar, also condemned his statements and said that she did not know Javed Akhtar has accused of terrorism. She added that for her Pakistan comes first and she strongly condemns his statements.

VJ Anoushey Ashraf said, “Giving respect to a guest is essential. But never at the cost of your self-respect. The way some were hanging off javed akhtar sb’s leg in admiration was a tad bit extra willingness to please. Maybe he’d be weary of his words if we’d shown him the dignity we have. (or lack?)”

Read more: Javed Akhtar accuses Pakistan of terrorism in India in Lahore event

Actor Haroon Shahid also posted comments on his Twitter account. He called out Javed Akhtar for resorting to selective criticism when he should have also talked about India’s role too. He urged his countrymen to stand up for themselves and their country despite the country through a rough patch.

Saboor Aly, sharing her two cents said that, though art has no boundaries respect does. Ample talent is already present in Pakistan. The nation needs to recognize that and respect that first.

Aijaz Aslam and Faisal Qureshi also released their statements against Javed Akhtar.