Do not condemn the racists on the show. Condemn the channel and the producres of the shiow also. Because, in my opinion, all the fights, abuses, laughters and tear are as per the script only. It is a calculated move by the channel to gather some free publicity ! Let Shilpa handle it on her own. Our duty should end with condemning the racism in any form. Why Mr Arun Krishnan has to publicize himself as "himself as a dark-skinned South Indian" ? I liked his article very much but got dissappointed by this tag that he puts on himself.
"One can only hope that Ms Shetty conducted the necessary research and entered the studio fully prepared for incidents of such a nature."
very well worded Arun.
the whole world is aware of the kind of incidents which had taken place in Big Brother's house.. attempts of rape/suiciude, racism.. and hence nyone signing the agreement should/is supposed to be fully aware of the terms/conditions/possible consequences... (btw She has reportedly been paid £3,00,000... Money also has some price attached to it!)
now about all the hue n cry abt the racist remarks...arun again has perfectly pointed the racism which is rampant in indian society
"Wouldn't we still make fun of the dark skinned South Indians? Wouldn't some of us have a thing or two to say about lower caste people taking water from a common washbasin? Would we still not prevent Africans from entering some of the supposedly coolest bars and restaurants in South Bombay? "
Out-side bihar, the word Bihari has literally bcum a butt of jokes(to the extent of being abusive).. isnt that racist? Its 2007..n v still get to hear about the news that in one or another part of india some supposedly 'higher caste people' stopped 'lower caste people ' from entering a temple or taking water from a well.. Isnt it racism.. We have reservations in education...on the basis of castes...isnt it a racist behaviour....
India, its really a time to introspect...
lets try be human first...and if there has to be a idenity then let it be just Indian...(enough of being brahmin...being north indian.. being south indian...being chinki[tht wat ppl from north-eastern part of india are called in North India)..
RE:We are a nation of double standards
by shobana nair on Jan 22, 2007 11:23 AM
We are a nation of double standards we give one and expect another type of treatment from others.None know that hospitality starts at home.If one does not want ones children to suffer one has to teach hospitality at home and schools so that we can have a better society which will give you respect in return for the respect you give others.In mordern world Hitlariusm will not work wonders but will surely bring back brickbats in quantitatively.So the choice and result for double standard has to be accepted in advance and then take ones move the right way or the wrong way.
RE:Krishnan, Hi!!!
by samrat raychaudhuri on Jan 22, 2007 11:15 AM
Most south indians are dark skinned. Anthropologically they have originated from africa and they are just negroids with straight hair. Had the Aryans not invaded india the whole of india would have been black instead of brown. Its a fact and there's nothing to offended about. We should accept who we are first and then defend our origins.So we are dark?Whats the big deal?We are one of the smartest people on the planet apart from the jews. Just take it in your stride.
RE:RE:Krishnan, Hi!!!
by Kondiparthy Rao on Jan 22, 2007 05:28 PM
When Aryans have descended from Persia, can we interpret they are shia muslims who later became white hindus as per your theory that dark south indians are from Africa
Actors shed artificial tears, but Judy was not artificial. Even when racist remarks were made on Shilpa, this should not have been made national agenda. India should have taken it with maturity and before registering any dismay should have done retrospection at her end. Shilpa to stay in a Big Brother show can side line racism or country honor because she is an actress and every actress is not Preeti Zinta.
Bringing forward this non-issue and making it headlines was a wrong step taken in Britain and India. We should move ahead with confidence in each other with faith and trust in other rather than doubting their every word.
Right arun krishnana,point taken.But does that mean indians should always keep quiet and not voice their views on unecessary abuses heaped on them? as for the munnabhai technique, it works in films but hardly in real life.i saw a clipping of the big brothjer and i must say that shilpa handled the situation well-one could see she was distraught but at no point did she sound defeated.she seemed to be driving home a point and that is her precise success.if we stop reacting to all abuses and racist remarks when are we going to face them?no one makes fun of dark skinned south indian, i am southie,shilpa shettyu is a southie but i havent faced any such barb.it is all in the minds.even if such a thing exists, why cant we tell the people who make fun of our colors that we have a superior intellect? in india, everyone does vouch for the academically inclined superior intellect of south indians.when people grudgingly admit that let us realize that it is a huge appreciation-after all, unjust criticism i a dsiguised compliment.
Sir:This Publicity hungry Bollywood artist whose greed for Pound Sterlings has taken her to the U K is a great publicity stunt artist too.Unfortunately, the media has walked straight into the trap, most likely, knowingly, to create sensation and increase TRP ratings
Just ignore her and let us not make a mountain of the mole-hill. Shilpa Shetty or for that matter any Bollywood artist does not deserve this kind of coverage. Either the media has nothing better to report or has a vested interest in providing this coverage on such a lousy, irreleavant and unimportant issue.
Also, we, Indians, must be the biggest Bigots on the face of this globe. Look at our fixation for white skin, Casteism and so many other hypocrtical aspects of our society.
We have no licus standi to criticise RACISM and BIGOTRY
Before we begin to trivialize the whole incident, we need to consider that it has succeeded hugely in raising a very pertinent issue - racism. Use the questions the show raises for introspection. And well, debate the ills plaguing our society, both Indian and Western in this case. Indeed as you say "it is a time to to put matters in perspective."
