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Xtra Time Web Desk: Virat Kohli’s sensational century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 sent the Indian cricketing world into a frenzy. As India thumped Pakistan to secure their semi-final spot, celebrations erupted across the country. Celebrities, including lyricist Javed Akhtar, took to social media to praise Kohli’s match-winning performance. However, Akhtar became a target of trolls for his celebratory post.

Kohli, under scrutiny for his recent form, silenced critics with his 51st ODI hundred, guiding India to a dominant victory. Akhtar, like millions of fans, was captivated by Kohli’s brilliance and expressed his admiration on X (formerly Twitter).

"Virat Kohli, zindabad. !!! . We all are so so so proud of you (sic)!" Akhtar wrote.

Virat Kohli , zindabad. !!! . We all are so so so proud of you !!!

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 23, 2025

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However, his post attracted negative comments from trolls. One user sarcastically remarked, "Aj suraj kaha se nikla. Andar se dukh hoga apko to (where did the Sun rise from today? You must've been hurt from inside)."

Akhtar, known for his sharp wit, hit back with a powerful response:

"Beta jab tumhare baap dada angrez ke jootay chaat rahe thay tab mere aazadi ke liye jai aur kala paani mein thay . Meri ragon mein desh premion ka khoon hai aur tumhari ragon mein angrez ke naukaron ka khoon hai . Iss anter ko bhoolo nahin (Son, when your grandfather was licking the boots of the British, I was fighting for our freedom in the jail and in Kala Pani. My veins carry the blood of patriots, while yours carry the blood of British servants. Don't forget this difference)."

Beta jab tumhare baap dada angrez ke jootay chaat rahe thay tab mere aazadi ke liye jai aur kala paani mein thay . Meri ragon mein desh premion ka khoon hai aur tumhari ragon mein angrez ke naukaron ka khoon hai . Iss anter ko bhoolo nahin .

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 23, 2025

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When another troll targeted him, Akhtar responded firmly:

"Maen to sirf yeh kahoonga ke tum eik neech insaan ho aur neech hi marogay. Tum kya jano desh prem kya hota hai (I would only like to say that you are a vile person, and you will die a vile person. How would you know what patriotism is) (sic)!"

India’s victory over Pakistan, coupled with New Zealand’s win against Bangladesh, confirmed India’s semi-final berth and Pakistan’s elimination from the tournament.