Javed Akhtar’s speech at the Rajya Sabha was hailed as “wonderful” and “magnificent” by a string of celebrities. (Source: Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
Acclaimed lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar’s powerful speech at the Rajya Sabha wherein he spoke uninhibitedly on issues of democracy and secularism has been lauded by members of the Hindi film fraternity.
On Tuesday, Akhtar gave a farewell speech and shared his experiences in the upper house during the past six years.
He said: “Democracy and secularism, constitution and youth power, these are the advantages India enjoys and they should not be frittered away.” He also indirectly took on AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi over his recent refusal to say “Bharat Mata ki Jai”.
The speech was hailed as “wonderful” and “magnificent” by a string of celebrities.
Lata Mangeshkar: Namaskar. Kal Javed Akhtar sahab ne sansad mein sacche mann se jo baatein kahi aur jis dhang se kahi wo dil ko chu gayi. Humari film industry ka sar Himalaya ki choti tak uncha hua. Main unko bahut badhaai deti hun aur shukriya adaa karti hun. Ishwar unko khush rakhe.
Namaskar.kal Javed Akhtar sahab ne Sansad mein sacche mann se jo baatein kahi aur jis dhang se (cont) http://t.co/wXk0KzMYYj
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) March 16, 2016
Rishi Kapoor: Wonderful Javed Akhtar Sahab! Agree with you. Hope people listen to your words and follow.
Wonderful Javed Akhtar Sahab! Agree with you. Bas sab maan le Ye baat aapki!http://t.co/bjqYcyn6rn
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 16, 2016
Divya Dutta: Super awesome speech Javed Akhtar! You really effortlessly win hearts.
http://t.co/dLsUHGtbi9 super awesome speech @Javedakhtarjadu !!! U really effortlessly win hearts…
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) March 16, 2016
Riteish Deshmukh: Was wondering why Javed Akhtar Saab was trending. Just saw his magnificent speech in Rajya Sabha. Great thinker, writer, orator, Bharat Mata Ki Jai.
Was wondering why @Javedakhtarjadu Saab was trending. Just saw his magnificent speech in RS. Great thinker, writer, orator #BharatMataKiJai
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 16, 2016
Varun Dhawan: Brilliant speech by javed Akthar saab. Inspired 2016.
Brilliant speech by javed Akthar saab. #inspired2016 http://t.co/0JoTxlLaOo
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 16, 2016
Vishal Dadlani: This applies to all hate-mongers of all parties/ and religions! We are one nation, one people. Don’t let them divide us!
Wonderful Javed Akhtar Sahab! Agree with you. Bas sab maan le Ye baat aapki!http://t.co/bjqYcyn6rn
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 16, 2016
Rohit Roy: Javed Akhtar’s farewell speech in Rajya Sabha. March 15, 2016 hear him!
Sh. Javed Akhtar’s farewell speech in Rajya Sabha | Mar 15, 2016 hear him !!@Javedakhtarjadu http://t.co/NzxI9QNXYr
— ROHIT ROY (@rohitroy500) March 16, 2016
