India, Oct. 22 -- Singer Lucky Ali has stirred up another round of controversy days after calling veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar "ugly as f**k" in response to a viral video of the writer's remarks on religion and society.

The O Sanam hitmaker took to social media on Wednesday to share what appeared to be a clarification, though it read more like a pointed reiteration of his earlier criticism.

Taking to X, Ali wrote: "What I meant was that arrogance is ugly... it was a mistaken communique on my part... monsters may have feelings too and I apologise if I hurt anyone's monstrosity..."

The post, couched in sarcasm, came two days after the singer lashed out at Akhtar over his comments urging Hindus "not to become like Muslim...