Javed Akhtar Says Kangana Apologized To Him, Asked To Write Song For Next Film, 'Jarur Likhunga..'

Popular lyricist, Javed Akhtar and actor-MP, Kangana Ranaut are both known for their fiery comments and opinions on contemporary issues, as well as their talented prowess in the Hindi film industry. Both of these popular Bollywood figures have gotten into online feuds with other celebrities over various issues. However, there was a time when Javed and Kangana engaged in a spat that led to a legal battle in 2020. Five years later, they reached a settlement back in February 2025. The veteran lyricist recently revealed his current equation with actress, Kangana Ranaut. 

Javed Akhtar said that Kangana Ranaut had given a written apology

Javed Akhtar, in an interview with The Lallantop, said that all is well between him and Bollywood actress-MP, Kangana Ranaut, with whom he was embroiled in a court battle since 2020. Back in February of 2025, they had reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuits against each other. After resolving their issues, the duo also posed for a happy photo, which the actress posted on her Instagram and penned the caption: 

“Today Javed ji and I have resolved our legal matter through mediation, in the mediation Javed ji has been very kind and gracious, he also agreed to write songs for my next directorial.” 

Talking about this settlement, Javed Akhtar said in the interview that Kangana Ranaut had given him a written apology in court on the day when they settled their legal issues. The lyricist further said that an apology was all he had sought. He did not want a sum of Rs. 50 crore for the defamation. He did not want even Rs. 5 from the actress, he had wanted an apology, and he was provided with one, stated Javed Akhtar. 

Kangana Ranaut had asked him to write a song for her next directorial 

Javed Akhtar recalled the conversation that he had with Kangana Ranaut after leaving the courtroom. The duo had a cordial conversation, wherein the actress and director, Kangana, asked him if he would write a song for her next film. Javed had replied that he would definitely write a song for her next directorial.

During this conversation, Kangana's lawyer asked the lyricist if a line should be added stating that the actress respects him like a father figure. Javed joked and said that he did not want to be a father figure to such a beautiful girl. In the same interview, he reiterated the fact that everything was fine between them now. The veteran lyricist said that if he ever crossed paths with Kangana in future, he would meet her amicably. Javed Akhtar said in the interview:

“Uske baad hum wahi baat kar rahe thhey toh chalte waqt toh ye baat hui ki, ‘Aap meri agli picture main gaane likhenge?’ Toh jarur likhu, kyu nahi likhu? Phir usme ye bhi baat hui ki unke waqil ne kaha ki main ye badha du ki she respects you very much and considers you a father figure. Toh maine kaha nahi ye mat likho, ‘Itni khoobsurat ladki ki main father figure nahi banna chahta!'." 

More about the Kangana Ranaut v/s Javed Akhtar defamation case 

Following the uproar that happened after the late actor, Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide in 2020, Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar got into a feud, which ended up in lawsuits. Kangana made statements about the actor's death and the 'powerful people of Bollywood' in a news channel interview. She also said that once, Javed Akhtar forced her to apologise to the Roshan (Hrithik Roshan) family. The actress alleged that Javed Akhtar had yelled at her, and she was shaking in fear. Javed Akhtar filed a defamation case against her. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut countered him by filing a complaint and accusing the lyricist of criminal intimidation and insult to modesty. 

What are your thoughts on Kangana Ranaut giving Javed Akhtar a written apology? 

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