Lucky Ali clarifies his `ugly as f**k` comment on Javed Akhtar`s old remark

Singer Lucky Ali has issued an explanation for his outburst against lyricist Javed Akhtar, where he used abusive language. After his comment on X went viral, the singer clarified what he actually meant.

What Lucky Ali said about Javed Akhtar

The popular singer was reacting to a post by a social media user who called out Akhtar over an old video in which he urged Hindus “not to become like Muslims.” Commenting on the post, which included a clip of Akhtar, Ali wrote: “Don’t become like Javed Akhtar, never original and ugly as f***…”

In the video, Akhtar was seen discussing the iconic “Yeh kaun bol raha hai” scene from the 1975 classic Sholay, which he co-wrote with Salim Khan. Akhtar said, “In Sholay, there was a scene where Dharmendra hides behind a Shiv ji murti and speaks, making Hema Malini believe the deity is talking to her. Is it possible to write such a scene today? No, I wouldn’t write that scene now. Were there no Hindus in 1975? Of course there were.”

He further added, “I’ve said this before — even publicly in front of a large audience in Pune with Raju Hirani — I said, ‘Don’t become like Muslims. Make them like yourself. You are becoming like Muslims.’ It’s a tragedy.”

Lucky Ali’s clarification

After his comment went viral, Ali clarified that his remark was not directed personally at Javed Akhtar but at arrogance in general. “What I meant was that arrogance is ugly. It was a mistaken communication on my part. Monsters may have feelings too, and I apologise if I hurt anyone’s monstrosity,” he wrote.

About Lucky Ali

Lucky Ali, son of legendary comedian-actor Mehmood, is a soulful indie-pop icon known for timeless hits like “O Sanam” and “Na Tum Jaano Na Hum.” With a career defined by introspection over spectacle, he recently opened up about a health scare (a transient ischemic attack in 2024) and expressed his wish to marry again after three previous marriages.

Recently, in an interaction with Times of India, Ali spoke about today’s reactionary culture: “People should not get triggered so easily. We are so reactionary that it creates more problems. And unfortunately, we don’t have a very honest press,” he said, advising, “Be sensible, evaluate what you listen to, instead of simply reacting.”