Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar recently took to social media to applaud Virat Kohli for his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. However, his praise for Kohli led to an unexpected controversy when a troll falsely accused him of insulting Rohit Sharma. Akhtar, angered by the baseless claim, responded sharply.
Javed Akhtar’s Praise for Kohli and India’s Victory
Following India’s impressive win over Australia, Akhtar wrote, ‘Once again, Virat has proved that he is the strongest pillar of today’s Indian cricket building!!! Salute!!’ His post was meant to celebrate Kohli’s contribution and India’s success in the tournament.
Troll’s Accusation and Javed Akhtar’s Fiery Response
A social media user reacted to Akhtar’s post, questioning his comment by stating, ‘If Virat is the strongest pillar, then who is Rohit Sharma? The heaviest pillar? Shame on you Javed sahab, for calling the Indian captain fat.’ The accusation was completely false, and Akhtar did not take it lightly.
In response, he lashed out at the troll, writing, ‘Shut up, you cockroach. I have great respect for Rohit Sharma and all the legendary Indian cricketers. What kind of vile and dishonest person are you to claim that I have ever disrespected a great player like Rohit? Ever wonder why you are such a despicable and deceitful individual?’
Once again Virat has proved that he is the strongest pillar of today’s Indian cricket’ s edifice ! ! ! . Hats off !!
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 5, 2025
Congress Leader’s Controversial Tweet on Rohit Sharma
This controversy surfaced around the same time when Congress leader Shama Mohammed tweeted a controversial remark about Rohit Sharma’s fitness. She criticized the Indian captain, stating, ‘Rohit Sharma is too fat to be a player! He needs to lose weight and is undoubtedly the most ineffective captain India has ever had! What is so special about him compared to other players? He is a mediocre captain as well as a mediocre player who has been privileged to lead India.’
Her remarks sparked widespread outrage among cricket fans, forcing her to delete the tweet. Millions of people condemned her statement, defending Rohit’s skills and contributions to Indian cricket.
This entire episode highlights how social media can often twist narratives, leading to unnecessary controversies in the world of sports and entertainment.
