It was a festival week and along with festivals, an eventful week too. After all, much talked topic ‘corruption’ took a sideline for few moments off the news channels and paper media. In a TV program, PCI (Press Council of India) chief spoke about the media being irresponsible and wayward in what they cover and what they report. This post is not about how should media act in uniting the country and not look for opportunities to gain just TRPs. Instead, I would look back in the week’s events and take significant heart in where we are heading in terms of movies, music and sports.
Though I haven't yet watched the much awaited sci-fi bollywood movie 'Ra.One', I have heard people telling that these kind of efforts itself is laudable considering the commercial nature of movie viewership in India. Money pumping and money generation is not a problem for producers these days as they find enough avenues to break even quite easily – nationally or internationally. The point is that we leave with absolute awe and a feeling of wow from a cinema hall after watching an Avatar or a Titatic and wonder if bollywood can match that level of cinema-making. I am glad for the simple reason that at least these flicks are being tried in mainstream commercial cinema. Who knows someday sci-fi will become order of the day?
Today, Metallica rocked Bangalore and thrilled the audience from what I hear in the media. I am not a keen follower of rock band but pleasantly excited to see the fan following of this kind of music in India. Let us safely avoid discussing what happened in Gurgaon on Friday. It was amazing to see the craziness of fans even though the show was cancelled. They could really do anything to experience the spirit of rebellion and doubtless expression for which Metallica is widely known. With the increasing popularity of international artists such as Akon, Lady Gaga, Shakira etc., the real fusion is very much on its way. After all, international music has its own niche with India music lovers.
Last but not the least, the talk of the town is Indian Grand Prix. The organizers pulled it off beautifully. No body complained about the facilities, newly built circuit and the world known Indian hospitality. Yes, the dog was found searching for some heat on the race course – thanks to setting winters in Delhi. On a separate note, the entire event was a huge success and the following was so pleasant to the eyes. I wish that the event continues and explores (rather explodes) the unleashed potential that India has to offer in the coming years.
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Very nice that your portrayed the highlights of the week. There is much good happening; its such a pity that it gets drowned out by the bad.
Bangalore has become the music capital of India. Everybody who comes from outside India, performs at the Palace Grounds. For some reason, music tastes in Bangalore tends to be very diverse. And what does the FM regulator do - every channel bar one broadcasts only Kannada film songs. Yuk !
The Indian Grand Prix was a big success. Just shows that the corporate sector is for more effective at implementation than the government. The dog was a complete non event - I poked fun at it smply as a Sunday laugh in my post, but it was totally trivial. Such things have happened in other Grand Prixs as well. I've seen Grand Prixs in Europe - they are horribly organised, the circuits are difficult to reach and here is chaos. Thats why the Asian circuits are all doing well.
@ Ramesh - Great insights! when you talk aboout Bangalore, I just love hearing it from you. Bangalore is right there in terms of its taste of music, movies and sports. Somehow, has not blossomed to its fullest over the years. I know of few fellow indigoites from Bangalore whose international tastes are so diverse and appealling. Really so much that I learnt from them.
The dog piece was a non event but your sense of humour makes the reading so hilarious and interesting in the context and relevance of driving hazards in India. Going by the sentiments of this post, I thought to bypass the dog event completely :)
I wish we continue to raise the bar with each such events. May be Olympics one day is not far... just may be! Am I being too optimistic? :P
Perhaps in our time, the Olympics will only be a dream. Sports is just not there in our culture, alas.
@ Ramesh - Alas! it is very sad.
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