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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Have Been Sleeping On The Streets... Javed Akhtar Speaks AGAINST Pakistani Actor Bushra Ansaris Statement On His Difficulty Finding A Rental Home
New Delhi: Veteran lyrist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar speaks against Pakistani actor Bushra Ansari who reacted sharply to Akhtar's recent speech where he strongly condemned the killing of 26 tourists by terrorists in Pahalgam. Ansari reacted sharply, saying, 'Unko toh bas bahana chahiye. Bombay mein makaan kiraye pe nahi milta tha (They just needed an excuse... that they couldn't find a house to rent in Bombay)' She also added, 'Chup ho jaayein. Naseeruddin Shah bhi toh chup hain (Stay quiet. Even Naseeruddin Shah is quiet)' In a recent interview with the Lallantop, Akhtar reacted to the criticism made by the actress, he said, "There is this Pakistani actress, Bushra Ansari, she often talks about me. She once advised me to keep quiet." Sholay writer continued, "My question to her is: 'Who is she to tell me when to talk and when not to? Who gave you this right and why do you expect me to take your advise?'' When the interviewer mentioned that the actress claimed he doesn't even get a house to rent in Mumbai, Javed sarcastically replied. 'Yes right, Shabana and I have been sleeping on the streets lately. Kya yaar, ab kya bole?' Javed also mentioned, 'We may have several internal issues in India, but when an outsider comments, I am proud to be Indian. Why do they forget that? I won't stay silent.' Watch The Interview Here: Javed Akhtar recalled an incident that led Shabana Azmi to criticize those who faced challenges in renting a house. He shared, 'About 25 years ago, Shabana wanted to buy a flat as an investment. However, the broker informed her that the owner would not sell the house to a Muslim. The reason behind this refusal was deeply rooted in the owner's past; his parents had been displaced from Sindh by Pakistanis. Anyone with such a profound wound would understandably react in a certain way. If Shabana was denied the flat that day, it was not solely because she was a Muslim, but rather because the owner was projecting his own feelings of revenge stemming from his parents' experiences. So, who is Bushra Ansari to criticize this situation and tell me to remain silent? They should reflect on their own actions before passing judgment.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Pakistani Actor Claims, "Nobody Rents Javed Akhtar A House In India." He Quips, "Shabana Azmi And I Sleep On Streets"
New Delhi: Weeks after Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari criticised Javed Akhtar, the veteran lyricist and writer has responded to her remarks. What In a recent interview with Lallantop, Javed Akhtar addressed her comments, including the claim that he doesn't even get a house on rent in Mumbai. "There is this Pakistani actress, Bushra Ansari, she often talks about me. She once advised me to keep quiet. She said something like, 'Naseeruddin Shah stays quiet, you should too.' My question to her is: 'Who is she to tell me when to talk and when not to? Who gave you this right and why do you expect me to take your advise?" Akhtar said. He added, "We internally might have several problems (referring to India), but if an outsider comes to comment, I am an Indian. Why do they forget that? I won't keep quiet." When the interviewer mentioned Bushra Ansari's comment about him not getting a house on rent, Akhtar responded with sarcasm. "Yes right, Shabana and I have been sleeping on the streets lately. Kya yaar, ab kya bole?" he said, laughing. Background Javed Akhtar also recalled an old incident that may have led to such claims. He said, "About 25 years ago, Shabana wanted to buy a flat for investment purpose. But the broker said that the owner will not sell his house to a Muslim. But, do you know why he refused? He refused it because his parents stayed in Sindh from where these Pakistanis shooed them away. Anyone with a wound that big and deep, will react the way the owner reacted. If that day, Shabana was refused a flat, it was not because she was a Muslim, but it was because the owner was displacing his revenge someplace else for what his parents went through. So who is she (Bushra Ansari) to take a dig at this, and ask me to keep quiet? They must look into their own doings before commenting." The exchange stems from an earlier incident in April when news broke about the killing of 26 tourists in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam by a terrorist group. Reacting to the tragedy at the Gauravshaali Maharashtra Mahotsav, Akhtar said, "Yeh baat humein bhulni nahi chahiye, yeh mamooli baat nahi hai. (We shouldn't forget this)." Following his speech, Bushra Ansari criticised Akhtar on social media, saying, "Humare writer so-called, unko toh bahana hi chahiye tha. Actually, unko toh makaan kiraaye pe nahi milta tha Bombay mein (Our so called writer is even refused a flat in Mumbai)." She also added, "Chaloji chup karjaaye aap. Naseeruddin Shah bhi toh hai, who chup baithe hai na? Aur bhi toh chup baithe hai na? Jiske dil mein jo hai who rakkha rahe. (Please stay quiet just like Naseeruddin Shah. Others are also quiet, you too be quiet please)." In A Nutshell Javed Akhtar has responded to Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari's remarks advising him to stay silent and claiming he couldn't get a house on rent in Mumbai. Akhtar questioned her right to comment on him and explained an old incident about housing discrimination rooted in partition trauma.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shabana Azmi and I sleep on streets': Javed Akhtar claps back at Pak actor Bushra Ansari's comment that no rents him a house in India
Weeks after Pakistani actress Bhushra Ansari's comment against Javed Akhtar, the veteran lyricist-writer has reacted to it. In a recent interview, Javed Akhtar gave a befitting reply to Bhushra's 'Inhe Mumbai mein koi ghar pe rent nahi deta' comment. He asked, 'Who are you to tell me when to talk and when to not?' In an interview with Lallantop, Javed Akhtar shared, 'There is this Pakistani actress, Bushra Ansari, she often talks about me. She once advised me to keep quiet. She said something like, 'Naseeruddin Shah stays quiet, you should too.' My question to her is: 'Who is she to tell me when to talk and when not to? Who gave you this right and why do you expect me to take your advise?'' He added, 'We internally might have several problems (referring to India), but if an outsider comes to comment, I am an Indian. Why do they forget that? I won't keep quiet.' When the interviewer said the the actress claimed that he doesn't even get a house on rent in Mumbai, Javed sarcastically replied, 'Yes right, Shabana and I have been sleeping on the streets lately. Kya yaar, ab kya bole?' He laughed as he said. In the same interview, Javed Akhtar recalled the incident that prompted her to take a dig at them for not getting a house on rent. He said, 'About 25 years ago, Shabana wanted to buy a flat for investment purpose. But the broker said that the owner will not sell his house to a Muslim. But, do you know why he refused? He refused it because his parents stayed in Sindh from where these Pakistanis shooed them away. Anyone with a wound that big and deep, will react the way the owner reacted. If that day, Shabana was refused a flat, it was not because she was a Muslim, but it was because the owner was displacing his revenge someplace else for what his parents went through. So who is she (Bushra Ansari) to take a dig at this, and ask me to keep quiet? They must look into their own doings before commenting.' On April 22, when the news of a terrorist group killing about 26 tourists in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam came in light, the entire nation went in shock. This sparked several reactions from Indians. Many actors, politicians and internet personalities went on to condemn this act and demanded justice. Similarly, veteran lyricist-writer gave a powerful speech at Gauravshaali Maharashtra Mahotsav. Speaking at the event, Javed Akhtar said, 'Yeh baat humein bhulni nahi chahiye, yeh mamooli baat nahi hai. (We shouldn't forget this).' Following his speech, Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari attacked him on social media and said, 'Humare writer so-called, unko toh bahana hi chahiye tha. Actually, unko toh makaan kiraaye pe nahi milta tha Bombay mein (Our so called writer is even refused a flat in Mumbai).' She added, 'Chaloji chup karjaaye aap. Naseeruddin Shah bhi toh hai, who chup baithe hai na? Aur bhi toh chup baithe hai na? Jiske dil mein jo hai who rakkha rahe. (Please stay quiet just like Naseeruddin Shah. Others are also quiet, you too be quiet please).'
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sikandar On OTT: When And Where To Watch Salman Khan-Starrer
New Delhi: Bhaijaan Salman Khan's 2025 Eid release 'Sikandar' has finally arrived on the OTT platform and now fans can watch it online from the comfort of their homes. Although the movie received a mixed response at the ticket counters, Sallu Bhai's fans have been waiting for its release on the digital platform. Sikandar On OTT Sikandar is an action drama written and directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. It stars Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, Jatin Sarna, Sanjay Kapoor, Prateik Babbar and Kishore in lead roles. Netflix officially confirmed the digital release: "Suna hai bohot log Sikandar ka intezaar kar rahe the? Sikandar aa gaya hai Netflix par raj karne. Watch Sikandar, out 25 May on Netflix." Suna hai bohot log Sikandar ka intezaar kar rahe the? Sikandar aa gaya hai Netflix par raj karne Watch Sikandar, out 25 May on Netflix.#SikandarOnNetflix — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 24, 2025 The film will be available on Netflix from May 25, 2025. Suniel Shetty's Views On Salman Khan's Release On Lallantop, Suniel Shetty said, "Salman Khan is the most misunderstood human being on the planet." In Zoom interview, Suniel said, "Helping others is in Salman Khan's DNA. He helps people on a day-to-day basis, and very few people know about the kind of human being he is. If somebody asked me how I would sum up Salman Khan, I would say, 'There are human beings, and here is Being Human'. That is what makes Salman Khan different. That's why his brand is also called Being Human."
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal breaks silence on the REAL reason for quitting 'Hera Pheri 3' amidst reports of Akshay Kumar suing him for Rs 25 crore: 'I didn't want to...'
Paresh Rawal has quit ' Hera Pheri 3 ' and the news came as a huge shock to everyone. The actor himself confirmed the news. After this, there have been reports that Akshay Kumar 's production house has sued Rawal for Rs 25 crore for suddenly exiting from the franchise. Reports suggested that Akshay Kumar decided to sue the actor as he is now producing the film after buying the rights from Feroz Nadiadwala. Now amidst reports of Akshay filing a lawsuit against Paresh, the actor known for playing 'Baburao' in the franchise, has opened up on the real reason for quitting the film. He said in an interview with Mid-day, "I know it came as a shock to many. We three make a great combination with Priyadarshanji directing us, but the fact is that I opted out because today I don't feel like a part of it." He also clarified that while this is his 'final decision' for time being, one never knows what the future holds. See More: Akshay Kumar to sue Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for walking out of 'Hera Pheri 3': Report Fans are now hoping that Rawal changes his decision. Meanwhile, earlier, the actor had said in an interview with Lallantop that he is just doing the franchise as he doesn't want it to get stuck, but he is not feeling happy about it. He had said, "Everybody wants to cash in on sequels but do something different with the character that has Rs 500 crore worth of goodwill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Modern and Economic Container Houses in the Philippines: 2025 Prices and Models LocalPlan Learn More Undo Why not fly with it? But there's mental bankruptcy or mental lethargy. I'm doing the sequel because I don't want the film to get stuck, but there is no happiness.' 'Hera Pheri' is all about the three characters - Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyaam (Suniel Shetty) and Paresh Rawal's character Baburao. Fans will be hugely disappointed with one of them also not being a part of the film. Earlier, people were disheartened when Akshay was not a part of the franchise. Meanwhile, Suniel had also expressed his apprehensions regarding the third part. He had said in an interview with Pinkvilla, "The only fear is — can we even get remotely close to the original? So there I think… if we do things honestly, because Hera Pheri was a very honest film, and if we maintain that honesty (then) people will latch on to that film because it's got a great recall value, so I am looking forward to it.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
