Javed Akhtar Questions Burqa Logic in Viral Video: “Why Be Ashamed of Your Face?”
The celebrated lyricist and screenwriter addresses social pressure on women and comments on the recent Bihar hijab controversy. JavedAkhtar #BurqaDebate #FaceCovering #HijabControversy #NitishKumar #ViralVideo #IndiaNews #WomenChoice #LiteraryFestivalRenowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar questioned the logic behind face-covering at the SOA Literary Festival 2025, sparking a debate that has gone viral online. In a candid reply to a student asking why women become less strong if they cover their faces, Akhtar asked, “Why should you be ashamed of your face?” The video clip, originally recorded in November, gained traction amid the recent Bihar hijab row involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
