Javed Akhtar’s remark about being able to write Ram aartis has reopened an old but unresolved discussion about how religion, identity, and creative freedom are increasingly colliding in the film industry. Akhtar’s Remarks and Bollywood’s Cultural Debate A Statement That Sparked a Conversation Even before the comment could have any further additions, it started a debate that involved freedom, religion, and the right to express oneself. Speaking at a public forum, Javed Akhtar