Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Javed Akhtar's e-Gate Promotion Incident and Film Comment
Imagine a famous writer, Javed Akhtar, accidentally posted a message on his social media asking people to share a video about faster airport gates.
It looked like he was paid to promote it.
He deleted the post and then shared the actual ad later.
The video was about e-gates, which help people get through immigration quicker.
Also, Akhtar discussed a movie controversy where an actor worked with a Pakistani actress, explaining it was filmed before something bad happened.
Javed Akhtar shared and then deleted a tweet about e-gates, appearing to be a promotional post.
The initial post included a 'please share this' message, later removed.
Akhtar subsequently posted an ad for e-gates, clarifying it was for frequent flyers.
The e-gates video was from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for immigration.
Akhtar also commented on Diljit Dosanjh's film controversy involving a Pakistani actress.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and Diljit Dosanjh.
- What
- Javed Akhtar's social media activity related to e-gates and comments on a film controversy.
- When
- July 24, 2025 (reference from article)
- Where
- On Javed Akhtar's X (formerly Twitter) account.
- Why
- Unclear intent behind initial post; subsequent ad was to inform frequent fliers.
Javed Akhtar's Perspective
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Film Release
Javed Akhtar's Perspective
Thought it was acceptable to release a film made with a Pakistani actress before a negative event.
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- Subject
- Javed Akhtar's social media and film comments
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Entity
- Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Controversy
- Diljit Dosanjh's film with Pakistani actress