New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Veteran poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has now responded to singer Lucky Ali's recent comments about him, where the 'O Sanam' singer claimed that Akhtar was "never original," "ugly," and a "monster." Lucky Ali made the remarks came after an old video of Akhtar resurfaced online, in which he compared Hindus and Muslims while speaking about freedom of speech.

"I must take Lucky Ali's opinion with a pinch of salt. I should accept it. Although I don't agree with it. But anyway, I'm happy to know that he has opinions. That's wonderful," said Akhtar.

When asked about Ali's apology - where he said "monsters also have feelings" - Javed Akhtar told India Today, "let him decide what he meant and what he wants."

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