'I will go to hell, but not Pakistan', Javed Akhtar's big statement; said- people call me Jihadi

Famous lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar said that if there were a time that came where he was given a choice between Pakistan or hell, he would take hell.

He made these observations on Saturday evening at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's book launch in Mumbai. During this event, Javed Akhtar remarked that fundamentalists of both India and Pakistan insult him on a daily basis.

Akhtar, while addressing the people, said that someday I will show you my ex's account and WhatsApp. I am abused from both sides. I am not ungrateful, so I would say that there are people who appreciate my words, encourage me. But it is true that fundamentalists here and there abuse me.

He said that one side says you are a kafir (atheist) and will go to hell. The other side says Jihadi, go to Pakistan. If I have to choose between Pakistan and hell, I would prefer to go to hell.