Singer-songwriter Lucky Ali has apologised days after his sharp remarks on veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar stirred controversy online, drawing criticism from his fans. Ali, who had earlier called Akhtar “ugly
as f**k” while reacting to an old video of the writer, shared a new post clarifying that his words were miscommunicated and that he did not intend to offend anyone.
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Lucky Ali’s new post on X
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Lucky Ali wrote on Wednesday, “What I meant was that arrogance is ugly…. it was a mistaken communique on my part…. monsters may have feelings too and I apologise if I hurt anyone’s monstrosity….”
what I meant was that arrogance is ugly…. it was a mistaken communique' on my part…. monsters may have feelings too and I apologise if I hurt anyones monstrosity…….
— Lucky Ali (@luckyali) October 22, 2025
The singer’s latest post appears to be a clarification after he doubled down earlier in the week on his reaction to a resurfaced clip of Javed Akhtar.
What triggered Lucky Ali’s comment on Javed Akhtar
The controversy began when an old video of Javed Akhtar started going viral on social media. In the clip, the lyricist and screenwriter is heard saying, “In Sholay, there was a scene where Dharmendra hides behind Shiv ji’s murti and speaks, and Hema Malini (thinks) Shiv ji is talking to her. Is it possible to have a scene like that today? No, I will not write a scene (like this today)… I said, ‘Don’t become like Muslims. Make them like yourself. You are becoming like Muslims’. It’s a tragedy.”
After the clip went viral, a user criticised Akhtar’s comments — to which Lucky Ali reacted and wrote, “Don’t become like Javed Akhtar, never original and ugly as f**k…” The post immediately drew attention, with users divided over his choice of words.
About Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar, a recipient of five National Film Awards and two of India’s highest civilian honours — Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan — is regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most influential writers. Along with Salim Khan, he co-wrote several classics including Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), and Sholay (1975).
As a lyricist, he has penned songs for landmark films such as Saaz, Border, Godmother, Refugee, and Lagaan, all of which earned him National Awards.
Lucky Ali songs
Lucky Ali, known for his soulful voice and timeless music, remains one of India’s most loved singer-songwriters. Bursting onto the scene in the late 1990s, he redefined indie pop with heartfelt tracks like O Sanam, Ek Pal Ka Jeena, Na Tum Jano Na Hum, Gori Teri Aankhen, and Tere Mere Saath. His distinct voice set him apart in an era dominated by playback singers. Beyond his albums like Sunoh and Sifar, Lucky Ali also lent his voice to memorable Bollywood songs such as Hairat from Anjaana Anjaani and Safarnama from Tamasha.
