I am tired of all the attention being given to SRK being questioned in Newark. What's wrong with our media and the politicians? Why is so much attention being given to this incident anyway? Shahrukh was not representing India in any way on his trip to the US. He is not an Indian diplomat nor does he have any sort of diplomatic immunity which prevents him from being questioned. He was here to merely attend a show and make money. So what prevents him from being detained or questioned? This happens to a lot of people these days.
The media and politicians alike are crying foul about a mere actor but sadly these same people remained largely silent when our esteemed former President Dr. Abdul Kalam was frisked and that too right on Indian soil. To prove the point, TImes Of India and IBN have just 3 - 4 stories about the Kalam incident while Shahrukh's story has been in the limelight for 3 dasy now and everyday a minister comes up with a statement condemning the act. Most people may say that the politicians are addressing their votebanks since Shahrukh is a Muslim but isn't Dr. Kalam a Muslim too?
Why is it that we always maintain such double standard? It just happens that we have blindly worshiped and idolized our movie stars to such an extent that even people in high ranks and offices forget what is important and what deserves a mention. I hope everyone comes to their senses soon and start focusing on the real issues on hand such as the swine flu, the failed monsoon, the fluctuating markets, ...
The media and politicians alike are crying foul about a mere actor but sadly these same people remained largely silent when our esteemed former President Dr. Abdul Kalam was frisked and that too right on Indian soil. To prove the point, TImes Of India and IBN have just 3 - 4 stories about the Kalam incident while Shahrukh's story has been in the limelight for 3 dasy now and everyday a minister comes up with a statement condemning the act. Most people may say that the politicians are addressing their votebanks since Shahrukh is a Muslim but isn't Dr. Kalam a Muslim too?
Why is it that we always maintain such double standard? It just happens that we have blindly worshiped and idolized our movie stars to such an extent that even people in high ranks and offices forget what is important and what deserves a mention. I hope everyone comes to their senses soon and start focusing on the real issues on hand such as the swine flu, the failed monsoon, the fluctuating markets, ...
4 comments:
Double Bingo!!
The problem is with the 'Indian Mindset'. For Indians, stars are the ones that comes up in silver screen. People like Kalam, Manmohan are never considered stars. They will be given due respect when they are in 'power'. But, once the power goes off, the respect shadows away. People mindset need to change. This is just one of the point for which India is still a "developing" country and not a "developed" one. I have been thinking for many days to write a blog post on a similar topic. Will write soon.
wat u say is true.. people have to change their mindset and stop worshiping the reel stars..
but the main reason why India is still a developing nation is a lack of gud leaders.. we need better leaders who focus on the growth of the country rather than the growth of their own personal finances..
see what the japenese want-times of india article.the people want leaders who have vision.in our country,we are still ruled by dynasities.another news being given importance is aishwarya rai having flu...which is so.... very important.i agree with the comment about mindset
lets hope for something like that in India too :)
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