Javed Akhtar’s X Account Hacked, Clarifies Posting About Indian Olympic Team

Javed Akhtar, the renowned Bollywood lyricist, is known for his active presence on social media, much like many of his contemporaries in the industry. Through his X (formerly Twitter) account, he frequently shares his thoughts on various key issues and connects with his audience. However, a recent incident disrupted his usual online activities.

On July 28, Akhtar's X account was hacked, resulting in an unauthorized tweet being posted. He promptly addressed the situation, informing his followers of the breach. Akhtar tweeted, “My X ID is hacked. There is a message ostensibly from my account about our Indian team for Olympics. It is totally harmless but not sent by me. We are in the process of complaining to the concerned authorities in X.” The unauthorized tweet regarding the Indian Olympic team has since been removed from his timeline.

My X ID is hacked . There is a message ostensibly from my account about our Indian team for Olympics . It is totally harmless but not sent by me . We are in the process of complaining to the concern authorities in X .

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 28, 2024

The hacking incident occurred amidst a wave of congratulatory messages for Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history by winning a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol at the Paris Olympics. This achievement marked her as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal.

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Bollywood stars, including Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, and Anil Kapoor, took to social media to praise Bhaker's accomplishment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded her achievement, tweeting, “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze. This success is even more special as she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!”

Other celebrities, such as Deepika Padukone, Sidharth Malhotra, Ranveer Singh, Preity Zinta, and Taapsee Pannu, also celebrated Bhaker's victory, underscoring the national pride in her remarkable feat.

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