I am not sure what is so hurtful to western media about third world countries. I am an Indian and I don't think my country is illiterate, facing embarssing poverty and corruption.
Danny Boyle became the reason to think that; of course it is actually began because of Vikas Swarup's book - 'Q and A' (which was not superselling book in India). It was a story about 'Jamal'who became millionaire through a reality show with the help of his experience in life.
You know what, he is not a really 'Jamal' who stays in Dharavi-slum. Because I am seeing many Jamals in my entire life, I stay in Mumbai (born and brought up in Mumbai), always travel in second class of local train, and I never seen a Jamal who is actually running behind his Latika.
I have seen Jamal who is selling ear-rings, bracelate, anklet, bangles, scarfs, drawing and cookery books, household commodities, and on and on...this Jamal is more active and efficient and fast in his thinking and behavior. He does not have time to run behind his past because his present is depend of his daily performance.
I think he is focused and glamoured in his realities, he is professional though he is illiterate. This Jamal is real unlike Jamal in slumdog.
and yes.......he is not Slumdog....but always try to be Underdog in his own boundry-less region. and I appreciate it.....
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
COMPARISON sucks.
Comparison is the worst thing in the world. And our parents have this habit and they proudly follow it. But what is the output of this kind of comparison. As per I know, it only creates issues- to discuss, to fight and to entertain. There is no moral output of Comparison.
Who is better Shahrukh or Salman or Amir? this is the frequent fight in Indian media. Hence Indian Broadcast Media is loosing their potentiality. Another example is Copenhegan Summit where Developed countries blame developing countries that they are the main reason of pollution and global warming. Again both groups fight on the comparison. Best example for comparison is the You tube, where people always compare each-other's culture without appreciating each-other; but they discussed it while categorizing them into good and bad.
Comparison makes you to think who is superior and inferior, sometimes unnecessarily!
As showed in '3 idiots' (bollywood movie) 'LIFE IS A RACE'. Our parents teach us that, especially Indian parents definately teach like that.
Living in such comparative world while facing annoying competition, is very much depressive. You can not think about any other things except your own life. And then we start to go away from the concept of group work, community faith, nation pride. We just portraye out self-development for others to clap and these jokers clap to and make us idol for their children and again teach them that life is a race.
As an Indian I also follow the formula of COMPARISON but in different way, I compare my past with my present and try for the satisfying future. It makes me relax and healthy and for me that is most important than any other race.... 'akhir sir salamat toh pagadi pachhas' (if there is head then only you can wear thousand caps on it)
Who is better Shahrukh or Salman or Amir? this is the frequent fight in Indian media. Hence Indian Broadcast Media is loosing their potentiality. Another example is Copenhegan Summit where Developed countries blame developing countries that they are the main reason of pollution and global warming. Again both groups fight on the comparison. Best example for comparison is the You tube, where people always compare each-other's culture without appreciating each-other; but they discussed it while categorizing them into good and bad.
Comparison makes you to think who is superior and inferior, sometimes unnecessarily!
As showed in '3 idiots' (bollywood movie) 'LIFE IS A RACE'. Our parents teach us that, especially Indian parents definately teach like that.
Living in such comparative world while facing annoying competition, is very much depressive. You can not think about any other things except your own life. And then we start to go away from the concept of group work, community faith, nation pride. We just portraye out self-development for others to clap and these jokers clap to and make us idol for their children and again teach them that life is a race.
As an Indian I also follow the formula of COMPARISON but in different way, I compare my past with my present and try for the satisfying future. It makes me relax and healthy and for me that is most important than any other race.... 'akhir sir salamat toh pagadi pachhas' (if there is head then only you can wear thousand caps on it)
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