Swing_n_Speed Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Actually. I noticed the trend. All the Bombay folks on my fb had R.I.P status for Thackrey. It's fine though. I think they know more than us what he did for Maharashtra and Bombay. Yes he he did what he did, but I guess Bombay people do love him for what he did for Bombay. It won't change their views. Point me if I am wrong, but if one is a Maharathi speaking person who grew up in Bombay and lived all his life there, then he is probably having more respect for Thackrey Khandaan than any other Indian citizen or even any other Bombay resident who grew up or lived elsewhere. Most of my Bombay mates(many Marathi manoos) cursed the hell out of him. Some of my lesser educated friends though were in awe of him. A trend perhaps?
Swing_n_Speed Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 I don't know which idols you are talking about - I have not cited anyone as my idol with regards to supporting or opposing Thackeray. On the other hand, you cited the likes of Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan as moral compasses for your support of Thackeray. Well, where are these moral compasses now when 20 year old girls are being put in jail for posting things on Facebook? You want to admire Thackeray, it's your free will to do so. My problem is not with that, it's with taking the higher stand on the podium based on the actions of a few celebrities and giving the impression that people not in line with the moral compass of these celebrities are somehow doind something wrong. Isn't it complete garbage that these celebrities pay their obeisance to Thackeray and not a peep comes out when helpless girls are put in jail for writing and liking on Facebook. You know why? Because they are scared of the Shiv Sena goons, but what power do 20 year old middle class girls have? well put.
Yoda-esque Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Most of my Bombay mates(many Marathi manoos) cursed the hell out of him. Some of my lesser educated friends though were in awe of him. A trend perhaps? So you are well educated then..OK
CSK Fan Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 Why do we have to make our celebrities so larger than like and perfect always? (A sitting politician is a different thing ala Sachin). Celebrities are people too with their flaws, shortcomings and biases. Just because a person is a great artist, an amazing sportsperson, doesnt automatically make them a better person. Why do we expect our celebrities to lead political causes and bring revolutaniary changes to society? They are famous for their skills, not for their progressive thinking or political activities
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