Zakir Khan REACTS To Javed Akhtar’s Comment On Abusive Language Usage In Comedy; Says, “If Someone Has Cuss Words In Their Language…”

Comedy is subjective and almost always finds itself in trouble owing when one section doesn’t agree with what’s being shown or said. The same happened again not so long ago. Veteran screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar recently made a comment and compared abusive language used in comedy like chilli bring added to an otherwise bland food.

In the wake of the statement, comedian Zakir Khan has made a statement. While Zakir did agreed with Javed’s views, he also shared and explained his POV. Read on to know all he said.

Zakir Khan Reacts To Javed Akhtar’s Comment On Use Of Abusive Language In Comedy

During an appearance at a SCREEN event, comedian Zakir Khan reacted to Javed Akhtar’s statement. He said, “I respect Javed Akhtar a lot. I love his work. As an artiste, we often admire other artistes who evolve with time. He reads a lot. For the kind of language and culture he represents as a writer, his comment on comedians is valid.”

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The comedian continued, “But it doesn’t mean people have to mandatorily apply it. If someone has cuss words in their language, you can’t stop that. As people grow, they do learn and refrain from certain things. But you can’t be pointing a finger at someone.”

For those who don’t know, Javed Akhtar – during a recent interaction, was quoted saying, “If the conversation is bland, you will put some abusive language in it. Just to give it energy. In Orissa, Bihar, and Mexico—anywhere in the world where there is poverty—people eat a lot of chilli because the food is bland. So just to get some taste, they eat chilli. Abusive language is the chilli of language. If you can speak good language and if you are witty enough, you don’t need this chilli.”

About Zakir Khan

Zakir Khan is one of India’s most popular comedians known for his sharp observational humour, heartfelt storytelling and distinctive poetic flair. He rose to fame after winning India’s Best Stand-Up Comedian in 2012. Since then, he’s carved a niche for himself with material rooted in everyday middle-class experiences, relationships, and unspoken emotions that resonate deeply with young audiences.

Khan – who often refers to himself as ‘sakht launda’, blends self-deprecation with wit, turning personal failures, love stories and social awkwardness into crowd-pleasing narratives. His stand-up specials – Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyarvi and Tathastu, have been loved immensely by the masses.

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