Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Aparna Sen Condemns Urdu Academy's Akhtar Snub
Imagine a language group in India wanted Javed Akhtar, a famous person, to speak at an event, but they canceled it.
This happened because some religious groups didn't like Akhtar.
Actress Aparna Sen is very upset, calling it shameful.
Some people think it's wrong to mix religion with the language.
They believe the government should have stopped the cancellation.
Akhtar says he gets hate from all sides, but his name has nothing to do with religion.
The West Bengal Urdu Academy canceled Javed Akhtar's event.
Aparna Sen condemned the cancellation and the government's inaction.
The event, titled 'Urdu in Hindi Cinema', was organized by the West Bengal government.
Two religious organizations reportedly opposed Akhtar's invitation.
A group criticized the academy for 'bowing to fundamentalists'.
- Who
- Aparna Sen, West Bengal Urdu Academy, Javed Akhtar
- What
- West Bengal Urdu Academy cancelled an event featuring Javed Akhtar.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Due to pressure from religious organizations, after Akhtar was invited as chief guest.
- Event
- West Bengal Urdu Academy cancelled event.
- Guest
- Javed Akhtar was disinvited
- Criticism
- Academy's decision condemned as shameful.
- Critics
- Religious organizations pressured the academy.
