The Kashmir Files’ Vivek Agnihotri Praises Javed Akhtar For Not Using A Single Urdu Word In Lagaan’s Songs: “He May Be A Communist…”

Ever since Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ has become a historical success, he has become one of the most hyped and successful directors in showbiz. He may not agree with his peers in the industry on different topics but has praised lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar in his latest interview. He was all praises for Akhtar for writing bhajans for Aamir Khan starrer ‘Lagaan’ and has not used a single Urdu word in the songs. Scroll below to read the scoop.

Javed sahab has been a part of the entertainment industry for decades and has given us some of the most beautiful songs to remember him by. Before Lagaan, the lyricist co-written with Salim Khan and has worked on iconic films like Sholay, Deewar, Mr India, Don and Kranti to name a few. Coming back to the topic, Vivek has recently praised the legendary lyricist and how he has stayed true to the Hindi language.

During a live podcast chat with The Cārvāka Podcast, Vivek Agnihotri said, “Even a man like Javed Akhtar, the bhajans he wrote for Lagaan were pure Hindi. ‘Madhuban mein Radha..’ there is not a single Urdu word in it. Because these were well-read, intelligent people who were tied to the roots of India. He may be a communist, he may fight against the right-wing, it doesn’t matter.”