Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar responded to a fan praising Virat Kohli after India’s semifinal win against Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy on March 4. The victory at Dubai International Stadium brought in many congratulatory messages, with Akhtar among the Bollywood celebrities celebrating the historic moment.
Taking to his official X account, Javed Akhtar wrote, “Once again Virat has proved that he is the strongest pillar of today’s Indian cricket’ s edifice!!! Hats off!!”
Reacting to his post, an X user wrote, “If Virat is strongest pillar then who is Rohit Sharma? Heaviest pillar? Shame on you Javed saab for fat shaming Indian captain.”
However, the lyricist was quick to respond and didn’t hold back. He wrote, ‘Shut up you cockroach. I have great respect for Rohit sharma and all the great India cricketers of Test history . What kind of a neech And pathatic lair you are that you are claiming that I have ever said a word against dignity of a great player like Rohit . Kabhi socho tum itnay ghatia aur ganday aadmi kyon ho (sic)’
Recently, Javed Akhtar celebrated India’s win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, he furiously condemned a communal remark on his post praising Virat Kohli. After India’s latest victory, Akhtar took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Kohli on his century.
He wrote, “Virat Kohli, zindabad (long live)!!! We all are so so so proud of you !!!” To this, a troll wrote, ” “Javed. Babar ka baap Kohli hai (Kohli is Babar’s father). Bolo (say), Jai Shree Ram.” Javed reacted, “Maen to sirf yeh kahoonga ke tum eik neech insaan ho aur neech hi marogay. Tum kya jano desh prem kya hota hai (sic).”
