If you turn the pages of any international fashion magagzine, the high cheekbones and perfectly chisseled lips of Freida's is a perfect represention of stylishly pretty.
The size-0 fad is now a bit of rage among the elites of India (i.e Bollywood stars)-- but still, overall, India has always been kinder and even partial to voluptouous beauties: anyone ranging from Madhuri to Sridevi to even Aishwarya today do not sport a 0% fat look.
In a world of eating disorders, it's WONDERFUL that India accepts voluptous sizes. Usually high-cheekbone and thin is still associated with the labor class who sadly cannot afford the best foods to remain fit, let alone get voluptous.
Does this mean we have to make fun of thin people with high cheekbone in India as sweepers? Or should we be filled with awe that even are labor class is so stunning.
It's now time for India to REALLY see our beauties as they are: from the ivory beauty Lisa Ray to the duskiest Advasi to our perfectly oval-faced Nandita Das.. to the exqusite emerald-eyed Aishwarya.. to everyone.
There is no one person who fits the most beautiful and never will. India is a land filled with dazzling array of beauties. Some might appeal to you; others may not. That's fine and normal. It's NOT fine and normal to make fun of those who do not appeal to you. This entire Frieda saga reflects more the mind-set of the low-self-esteem of India rather than Freida herself. Let's all think about this..
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by Sunni on Feb 18, 2011 06:41 PM
this is a sad reflection on how low we think of our 'poorer people' in the nation. Instead of seeing them as beautiful humans who need an education to rise out of their dire situation, we use them as icons of disdain and laughter. If you see some sidesweepers, had they been given proper diets and education-- they may have ended up on the pages of Vogue-- many of them have features which rival the best in the world. India is a land of amazing features and faces.
surely all those who passionately feel only a aishwarya represents indian beauty must be roaming around ashamed of their fugly sisters, daughters and mothers who on average must be dark, short and overweight. definitely none of them would be aishwaryas.
sonia roy do you spit at yourself everytime you look in the mirror.
indians hate their looks. they secretly aspire western looks. nowhere else in the world (except middle east) do we have creams like FAIR & LOVELY which would be banned in most countries.
Ok, looks like people are misunderstanding the entire point. The world over-- everyone has their own perception of what is pretty.
Is your favorite food the same as your friend's favorite? of course not. The world would be a boring place if everyone had the same favorite food.
Similarly we all have our own tastes. There is no one face that can be the be-all and end-all for India or the U.S. or U.K.
Each face is so special. Have you seen a child smile at you,in the morning AM? It does not matter if the child is black or white or red or big or short or fat or tall. What matters is the experession of love. That is true beauty. Beauty is precious, rare and personal.
To make it a big mocking game-- even racial-- mocking sizes, shapes or colors. (and apologies to anyone who thought we were mocking short or overweight)--- we were NOT. We were trying to make a point that what one person likes, another disdains. Mocking has become a national obsession of any Indian woman who does not please our 'tastebud'.
We all just need to step back and realize we are never going to change each other's tastes. So we better just respect that.
rajnikant is best good looking person in india( i am not talking of his looks which he got after using wig,cosmetics,make up,etc) . I am talking of his real life look. Really he is most handsome person in world
Judging by the number and size of each response, we guys seem to be pretty passionate about defining beauty and the ranking of the other women.
If only we felt equally passionate about the state of the government and the corruption around us....we would be an Egypt right now... or a Tunisia or.....
As always keep dreaming India reality will hide itself.
Re: India's misplaced passion
by lotussong@rediffmail.com on Feb 17, 2011 10:21 AM
You would be shocked at how much self-image (especially people who are convinced they deserve nothing)-- affects society. Our youths each need to know that in any shape, size and color they are-- they are special and unique.
We need to stop at this inner-racism that is tearing the fabric of esteem. With strong esteem, a nation can go anywhere. With strong esteem, we are able to tolerate and respect others with peace.
