Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently took to social media to alert his followers that his X (formerly Twitter) account had been compromised. On Monday morning, Akhtar informed his fans that a tweet regarding the Paris Olympics 2024, which was circulating from his account, was not authored by him. The tweet, which has since been removed, discussed the Indian team’s participation in the upcoming Games. Also Read- Raayan Box Office Collection Day 2: Dhanush’s Latest Film Sees Impressive Growth, Raking in Nearly ₹14 Crore at the Box Office! Read More to Know More
In his post, Akhtar wrote, “My X ID is hacked. There is a message ostensibly from my account about our Indian team for Olympics. It is totally harmless but not sent by me. We are in the process of complaining to the concerned authorities in X.” This announcement came as a surprise to many of his followers, who rushed to the comments section of his post to express their concerns and offer advice. While some suggested that he change his password immediately, others hoped that the issue would be resolved swiftly.
My X ID is hacked . There is a message ostensibly from my account about our Indian team for Olympics . It is totally harmless but not sent by me . We are in the process of complaining to the concern authorities in X .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 28, 2024
The incident comes at a time when Akhtar has been actively engaging in social media discussions, often leading to heated exchanges. Recently, he was involved in a contentious debate over his comments regarding Israel. Akhtar had been criticized by some internet users for his outspoken views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His tweets had condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza, drawing comparisons to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This led to a backlash from certain quarters, including one netizen who described Palestinians as “terrorist sympathisers.”
In response, Akhtar fired back, “I have always condemned all kinds of terrorism—mob terrorism, bomb terrorism, state terrorism. But you will choose not to understand me, Avinash, because you are a pathetic nobody who is trying to find an identity by becoming a bigot.” His response underscored his commitment to denouncing terrorism in all forms, despite the contentious nature of the debate.
I have always condemned all kind of terrorism . Mob terrorism , bomb terrorism , state terrorism . But you will choose not to understand me Avinash because you are a pathetic nobody who is trying to find an identity by becoming a bigot .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) November 1, 2023
Shifting focus to the Paris Olympics 2024, there has been significant excitement around India’s participation. Recently, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker achieved a historic milestone by winning a bronze medal at the Games, making her the first Indian woman to secure an Olympic medal in shooting. Bhaker’s accomplishment has been widely celebrated, and she has received numerous congratulatory messages from Bollywood celebrities and fans alike. Also Read- Bigg Boss OTT 3: Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik Criticized by Media for Promoting Polygamy! Read More to Get Full Details
The hacker’s attempt to exploit Akhtar’s account for a seemingly benign tweet about the Olympics highlights the ongoing issues surrounding digital security. As Akhtar works with the platform to address the breach, his followers remain hopeful that the situation will be resolved and that his account will be secured against further unauthorized access.
