Renowned lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has once again made headlines, this time for his fearless response to communal trolling. The controversy erupted after Akhtar praised cricketer Virat Kohli with a simple “Zindabad” tweet, which unexpectedly drew backlash from certain online users who gave it a communal twist.

Never one to stay silent, Akhtar clapped back with a scathing rebuke, calling out the trolls for their divisive mindset. “Tum neech insaan ho, neech hi maroge” (You are vile people and will die vile), he fired back, refusing to bow to negativity. His sharp response quickly gained traction, with many applauding his stance against communal hatred.

This incident has reignited discussions on the toxic culture of online trolling, where even a sportsman's appreciation turns into a battlefield of polarized ideologies. As the digital space grows more volatile, voices like Akhtar's stand as a reminder—silence is no longer an option when faced with bigotry.