"If I have to choose between hell and Pakistan, I’d prefer hell," says Javed Akhtar –

Javed Akhtar on Pakistan:

Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar often faces backlash on social media for his comments, but this time, the writer has said something that will silence many of his haters. He was speaking at the book launch of "Narkatla Swarg" (Heaven in Hell) on Saturday when he shared his views on those asking him to go to Pakistan. He also addressed the constant criticism he faces on social media from both sides, India and Pakistan.

He began by saying, "People from both sides (India and Pakistan) abuse me. It's not one-sided. I would be very ungrateful if I didn't acknowledge that there are people who appreciate me as well. Many support me, praise me, and encourage me. The extremists from this side also abuse me, and the extremists from that side also hurl insults. This is the reality. If even one of them stops abusing, I get worried about what mistake I am making."

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He further added, "One says I am a kaafir and will go to hell. The other says I am a jihadi and should go to Pakistan. To agar mere paas sirf choice Pakistan aur jahannum (hell) yani narak ki hain, toh main narak hi jaana pasand karunga." Everyone in the auditorium started clapping, and some people shouted the slogans of "Bharat Mata ki Jai," "Jai Hind," and "Jai Bharat."

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