Zakir Hussain says Javed Akhtar’s criticism of vulgar language in comedy is valid
Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:33 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The entertainment industry has been in the spotlight for two main issues – star tantrums and comedian controversies. Comedian Samay Raina received backlash for his show’s vulgar humor, prompting reactions from well-known personalities. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar criticized the excessive use of cuss words in comedy and compared it to adding chili to bland food.
