Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his outspoken personality and often shares his views on various issues on social media. On Sunday, he shared a post commenting on recent US‑Israel actions against Iran.
In his X post, Javed Akhtar wrote that this time, Trump and Israel have over played there hand, leaving others with no choice but to react in a decisive manner. Read on to find out what he shared on his X handle.
What did Javed Akhtar shared?
Javed Akhtar’s X post read, “I think this time trump and Israel have over played there hand because if they are allowed to get away with this audacity and do an Iraq to Iran China will lose her total credibility in the world. Netanyahu and Trump like all the bullies have pushed others to the wall and ultimately left no choice to others but to react in a decisive manner (sic).” Take a look below:
Javed Akhtar’s work front
In 2025, Javed Akhtar provided lyrics for 120 Bahadur, Mannu Kya Karega. Before these, he worked on projects like Superboys of Malegaon, Bad Newz, Maidaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Dunki. According to details available on IMDb, Javed Akhtar has provided the lyrics for the upcoming Hindi period drama film, Lahore 1947. The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and features Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta in key roles.
About Javed Akhtar’s notable accolades
Javed Akhtar is a renowned lyricist and writer who has created several notable songs throughout his career. His famous works include Lagaan, Om Shanti Om, Sholay, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. His work has earned him five National Film Awards, and he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007.
