Pak Singer-Actor Ali Zafar After Javed Akhtar’s Comment on the 26th of September, “Such Insensitive

“I am a patriotic Pakistani, and certainly no Pakistani would accept any criticism against its nation or people, especially at an occasion meant to bring hearts closer than further,” Ali Zafar stated on Thursday without mentioning Javed Akhtar

Lahore: Singer-actor Ali Zafar, who is facing criticism for appearing at a celebration for lyricist Javed Akhtar, who made headlines with his remarks regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, claims that insensitive remarks can profoundly hurt feelings and that Pakistan continues to suffer at the hands of terrorism.

Mr. Javed Akhtar said Pakistanis shouldn’t take offence when India brings up the 2008 terror incident while he was in Pakistan last week for a festival in honour of renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. He also went to a party where Mr. Zafar sang a few of his own tunes.

Mr. Zafar wrote on Thursday evening on Instagram without mentioning Mr. Javed Akhtar, “I am a patriotic Pakistani and naturally no Pakistani would appreciate any statement against its nation or people especially during an event meant to bring hearts closer than further.”

“Such insensitive and uncalled for words can greatly hurt the sensibilities of so many people,” he continued. “We all know how much Pakistan has endured and continues to suffer at the hands of terrorism.”

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In response to criticism of his performance, videos of which were extensively shared on social media sites, Mr. Zafar said he was unaware of Mr. Javed Akhtar comments.

attended a party where Mr. Zafar performed a few of his original tunes.

“I genuinely appreciate both your praise and criticism because I love you all. Nonetheless, I always ask that you confirm the facts before drawing any conclusions or passing judgement. Up until the following day, when I read it on social media, I was not there at the Faiz Mela and was unaware of what was said “the singer, 42, stated.

In answer to a query from a spectator at the Faiz festival, Mr. Javed Akhtar made his comments.

In response to criticism of his performance, which was captured on camera and widely shared on social media, Mr. Zafar said he was unaware of Mr. Javed Akhtar’s remarks.

“We are Mumbai residents, and we witnessed the attack on our city. They (the assailants) did not originate in Egypt or Norway. They are still allowed to travel about in your nation. Thus, you shouldn’t get insulted if a Hindustani has a grievance, the 78-year-old added.

He further informed the audience that while Pakistan has never hosted a single Lata Mangeshkar concert, Pakistani artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hasan have received warm welcomes in India.
In response to criticism of his performance, which was captured on camera and widely shared on social media, Mr. Zafar said he was unaware of Mr. Javed Akhtar’s remarks.

Mr. Zafar was one of the well-known Pakistani artists who made the transition to the Indian cinema industry, appearing in movies like “Dear Zindagi,” “Chashme Baddoor,” and “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.” Following the 2016 Uri terror assault, which left 19 Indian Army men dead, Pakistani actors were no longer being used in Indian movies. During a 60-hour siege in Bombay on November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba killed 166 people, including 18 security officials.

India has accused Pakistan of providing protection and immunity to the major conspirators and masterminds of the 26/11 strikes.