Javed Akhtar on 'meaningless violence' in films

​Additionally, Akhtar highlighted the significant role of commercial cinema in mirroring the collective dreams and nightmares of society. He urged people not to underestimate the impact of commercial cinema, as it is intricately linked with societal dynamics. According to Akhtar, the hero of contemporary commercial cinema often doesn't hail from the working class, is wealthy, lacks a job, and is detached from the country's problems.