Javed Aktharon Burqa logic. Renowned lyricist Javed Akthar speaking at the SOA Literary Festival 2025 shared his thoughts on Burqa logic.
Javed Akthar said “Why should a woman be ashamed of her face?" and said “Why should you be? I believe that revealing clothes – whether men wear them or women – don’t look dignified. If a man comes to the office or college in a sleeveless shirt, it’s not a good thing. He should dress decently. And a woman should also be decently dressed.”
Javed continued “But what makes her cover her face? What is so vulgar, obscene, undignified about her face that it is covered? Why? What is the reason?”
He added “This is peer pressure. If given a choice, she is brainwashed. If she says that she is doing it on her own, then she is brainwashed,” he said, adding that approval from one’s immediate social circle often plays a decisive role. “Because she knows that some peers in her life will appreciate that this is done.”
He questioned “If you leave her, then why will anyone cover their face? Does she hate her face? Is she ashamed of her face? What? Why?”