Javed Akhtar, known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind, gave a direct and blunt reply to a woman who asked why a woman becomes less strong if she chooses to cover her face. The lyricist asked why is she ashamed of her face and claimed that women who do it are brainwashed. While the event took place in November, the video has gone viral amid Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling a woman doctor's hijab.