He stated that though he’s an atheist, he considers Ram and Sita to be the wealth of this nation. And that is why he attended this occasion. He added that Ramayan is our cultural heritage and it’s the topic of your curiosity.
Akhtar additional stated that he’s proud to have been born within the land of Ram and Sita and after we discuss Maryada Purushottam, it’s Ram and Sita that come to thoughts.
Throughout his speech, Akhtar additionally requested folks to chant ‘Jai Siya Ram‘ slogans. He recalled his childhood days in Lucknow and stated that as a toddler, he used to see individuals who have been wealthy and so they used to say good morning. However a typical man passing by on the street used to greet folks with ‘Jai Siya Ram.’
“Due to this fact, it’s a sin to think about Sita and Rama individually. The phrase Siya Ram is an emblem of affection and unity. Siya and Ram have been achieved by just one. His identify was Ravana. So the one who does otherwise shall be Ravana. So that you chant Jai Siya Ram 3 times with me. Say Jai Siya Ram from at the moment,” he stated.
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Akhtar additionally harassed on how freedom of expression has diminished. He stated that if he had written Sholay at the moment, the scene during which Hema Malini goes to the temple with Dharmendra standing behind, he and Salim Khan wouldn’t have written that scene at the moment. As a result of in at the moment’s society, if somebody feels dangerous about this, you’ll perceive that ignorance has elevated.
He additional stated that previously there have been some individuals who have been at all times illiberal. However Hindus weren’t like that. “The particular factor about Hindus is that there was at all times a greatness of their hearts. However if you happen to end it, you change into like others. We’ve got discovered the best way you’ve got lived. It will not work if you are going to depart that high quality,” he added.
Speaking about how India has preserved democracy at current, Akhtar stated, “Even if you happen to do not consider in anybody, you’re a Hindu, that’s Hindu tradition. It has given us the perspective of democracy. Quite the opposite, it’s incorrect to suppose that I’m proper and everybody else is incorrect. Then what you’ve got been taught is incorrect.”
