Writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar is pursuing legal action against the circulation of a doctored video falsely depicting him converting to Islam. Akhtar, who identifies as an atheist, stated the video misrepresents his personal beliefs and public identity, calling it a deliberate attempt to mislead and damage his reputation. He emphasized that faith is a private matter and such fabrications are unacceptable, vowing to hold those responsible accountable through legal means.