Over the past few weeks, two aspects of the entertainment industry have consistently remained in the spotlight. One is the growing conversation around star tantrums, soaring fees, and mounting demands. The other is the rising scrutiny of comedians and their content. Several stand-up comics have made headlines for controversial jokes and viral clips, often culminating in public apologies. Among those who sparked the most debate was comedian Samay Raina, whose YouTube show received severe backlash for what many viewers described as “vulgar” humour. The controversy prompted reactions from several well-known personalities across the industry. While some came out in support of creative freedom and modern humour, others voiced strong opposition to the increasing use of crude language in comedy. One of the most vocal critics of such content has been veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar. Known for penning films like Sholay, Deewar, and Zanjeer, and for writing thousands of celebrated songs, Akhtar recently remarked that the excessive use of cuss words often compensates for a lack of substance in content. Speaking at an event, …