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'I Get Hate Mail From Both Sides': Javed Akhtar Reacts After Bengal Urdu Academy Cancels Event

News18 02 Sep 2025
The programme, organised by the West Bengal Urdu Academy, was called off after some Islamic groups objected to Akhtar’s participation, accusing him of insulting religion ... .
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Javed Akhtar

Deccan Herald 02 Sep 2025
<p>Kolkata. The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a .
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Javed Akhtar invitation sparks row, Bengal Urdu Academy cancels literary event

Madhyamam 02 Sep 2025
... Zillur Rahman Arif opposed the invitation of Javed Akhtar as the chief guest at the Kolkata Mushaira.“Javed Akhtar has spoken a lot of bad things against Islam, against Muslims, and against Allah.
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‘My name has nothing to do with Islam,’ says Javed Akhtar

The Siasat Daily 02 Sep 2025
Javed Akhtar, the celebrated poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, has given Bollywood some of its most unforgettable songs and dialogues ... My name, Javed Akhtar, has nothing to do with Islam.
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Mamata govt bows down to Islamists, Urdu Academy scraps Javed Akhtar event

India Today 01 Sep 2025
Mamata govt bows down to Islamists Urdu Academy scraps Javed Akhtar event ... .
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Javed Akhtar event cancelled in Kolkata: Civil rights groups, activists say govt. bowed down to ...

The Hindu 01 Sep 2025
Those opposing the event argue that they do not want to disrupt communal harmony in the State ....
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Bengal Urdu Academy cancels literary event over invitation to lyricist Javed Akhtar, draws backlash

Indian Express 01 Sep 2025
Writers, intellectuals ...
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Urdu Academy defers Javed Akhtar event after protests

The Times of India 01 Sep 2025
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Bengal urdu academy puts off event after Jamait opposes invite to Javed Akhtar

Hindustan Times 01 Sep 2025
On Saturday, Chowdhury wrote to the academy claiming that Javed Akhtar’s presence would hurt the sentiments of the minority community, claiming that the lyricist had made objectionable statements on Islam in the past ... Javed Akhtar.
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How Javed Akhtar was silenced in Kolkata in the name of Islam

The Times of India 01 Sep 2025
The group emphasised that Akhtar’s presence was not in line ... Whether Javed Akhtar will still be part of it — and whether such a space can be secured for rationalist voices — remains an open question.
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West Bengal Urdu Academy Postpones Event To Be Attended By Javed Akhtar After Protests By ...

MENA FN 31 Aug 2025
(MENAFN - IANS) Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The West Bengal Urdu Academy, on Saturday, postponed its four-day cultural event starting from August 31, which was scheduled to be attended by renowned ... .
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Javed Akhtar, Lalit Pandit’s Magic Is Back With Gulfam Song From Mannu Kya Karegga

News18 30 Aug 2025
Javed Akhtar and Lalit Pandit’s recent compositions are making fans nostalgic about their music projects ... .
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Islamic groups opposed to inviting Javed Akhtar force Bengal’s Urdu Academy to call off literary event

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025
Akhtar, one of the best-known living Urdu poets in the country, takes pride in being an atheist, which these groups oppose, sources said ....
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Speaks against Allah, Islam: Jamiat warns Urdu Academy on hosting Javed Akhtar

India Today 27 Aug 2025
Speaks against Allah Islam Jamiat warns Urdu Academy on hosting Javed Akhtar ... .
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Javed Akhtar's Bengal invite sparks controversy

India Today 27 Aug 2025
Javed Akhtars Bengal invite sparks controversy ... .

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