Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently gave a sharp response to an online troll who targeted him with an Islamophobic remark on social media. Known for expressing his views on politics, religion, and current affairs, Akhtar once again refused to stay silent when confronted with hateful comments.

Javed Akhtar reacts to remark on religion

The exchange began after Akhtar shared his views on an issue involving former US President Donald Trump. While many users engaged with the discussion, one social media user attempted to attack the writer by making comments about his religion and identity.