Javed Akhtar Gives Epic Response To Troll Calling Him 'Son of Gaddar': 'When Your Baap Dadas...'

Javed Akhtar, a stalwart in the showbiz industry with a career spanning over five decades, is known for his forthright nature and strong opinions. The veteran lyricist, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, recently demonstrated his unwavering stance on Twitter. When a troll provocatively called him a ‘son of gaddar,’ Akhtar responded with a powerful retort, showing that he will always stand up for himself.

It all began with a seemingly ordinary tweet from Javed Akhtar, in which he proudly declared himself an Indian citizen “till my last breath.” With his characteristic humor, he joked about a commonality he shares with US President Joe Biden, quipping that “Both of us have an exactly equal chance of becoming the next president of USA.”

However, the lighthearted tone took a turn when an X user responded with an attempt to shame the esteemed lyricist. The user claimed that Akhtar’s father played a significant role in the formation of Pakistan with the aim of establishing a nation exclusively for Muslims.

The troll accused Jan Nisar Akhtar of being a false progressive writer who lived in India while causing divisions based on religion, even going as far as to label Javed Akhtar a ‘son of gaddar.’

In a powerful rebuttal, the National Film Award winner reminded the user of his rich family history, highlighting their long-standing involvement in India’s freedom movement since 1857. Akhtar detailed how his ancestors faced imprisonment and endured Kala Pani for their efforts. He pointedly remarked, “When most probably your (troll’s) baap dadas were licking the boots of Angrez Sarkar.” Javed Akhtar then mused on whether the troll was merely ignorant or an outright fool.

For those who may not know, Javed Akhtar comes from a lineage deeply embedded in India’s literary and freedom movement history. His father, Jan Nisar Akhtar, was not only a renowned lyricist and poet but also an influential member of the Progressive Writers’ Movement in pre-Partition British India. His mother, Safiya Siraj-ul Haq, was a talented writer as well.

Delving further into his ancestry, Akhtar’s great-great-grandfather, Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi, was a notable freedom fighter who played a significant role in the 1857 rebellion against the British East India Company. Khairabadi’s commitment to the cause of freedom led to his life imprisonment on the Andaman Islands, where he ultimately passed away in 1864.