Comments on CG's Ramblings: Why Rang De Basanti Got It Wrong

Prashant, no, I am not worried that people will ac...

2006-04-20T14:55:00.000+05:30

Prashant, no, I am not worried that people will actually follow RDB's lead and do things that way. but the point is, that's just what the movie urges people to do. yes, in the end, they talked about non-violence and all... but their actions betrayed their words. in fact, DJ and gang felt redeemed by killing the defence minister. I don't know about you, but this just doesn't strike a chord with me.

The way the public reacted at the jessica lal case verdict is exactly how it should be - peaceful, amd lawfully - and not by taking the law into your own hands.

and yes, I DO feel for my country too... but I don't need a movie to awaken my conscience - especially not a movie which sends the wrong message. yes, we do need role models - outside of cricket, but outside of movies too. for me atleast, movies are for entertainment - not enlightenment. lets leave the role models to real life, okay?

anyway, it was good to have a comment on the post after such a long time. also, I've had a lot of RDB debates - dont want to get into another one now. if my post doesn't convince you, lets agree to disagree, what say?

i think what DJ and his gang was trying to convey ...

2006-04-19T12:48:00.000+05:30

i think what DJ and his gang was trying to convey was that "look here we are , we committed an act of aggression and now we regret it , Violence is not the solution what we did was wrong . but at the same time we don't want to submit our self to the justice of Corrupt politicians , we want a judgement from the public of India, the common man . he identify with us and we identify with him "

but you folks here at this blog seems to have taken it all wrong . and your fear about people following the lead of DJ and his Gang is totally bogus . we have seen an example of it in jessica lal case where people boycotted the restaurant of Manu Sharma , did protest and fight out the system using everything but violence .

no body came out with a pistol and killed politician . how can you miss the point Chaitanya you are from punjab the state where Manu Sahrma live and do business. haven't you received those SMS urging you to boycott manu and his biz . nobody asked you to kill him . it was a peaceful show of protest like no other i have seen in my life and it did worked

Suyog said the first half was "Tolerable" , i would like to know which movies he gave 5stars to .

i am disheartened with your view about the movie . i think we need more such movies ,article in our media, in our conscious . i don't want to be judgemental but i think you guys have failed the spirit of movie. i am sorry if i was rude but i feel very strongly abut my country and i think my country and our(Yes YOU and ME ) generation badly need inspiration and roll model out side of cricket and Shahrukh khan .We need to look outside the cause of salary appraisal , career and family to appreciate the message of the movie . this inspiration and vision to look beyond self centered cocoons . which this movie gave , i think you will change your opinion now :-)

any case you write well . i will be back to read a follow up

thanks

"They did the mistake for selecting the incorrect ...

2006-02-07T10:07:00.000+05:30

"They did the mistake for selecting the incorrect path...so what they were not afraid from the consequences...they never encouraged the public that other should follow it...rather than think in this way..."

Two things -
1. Did they realize that they made a mistake? If yes, then why did Karan kill his father too?

2. The thing is, you lead others by your actions, not your words. So their not encouraging the people to follow their path was really bullshit. Its like saying "I have the license to kill, but you don't, so you find some other, "peaceful" way to get things done".

Man learns from other's mistake more than one's ow...

2006-02-07T03:20:00.000+05:30

Man learns from other's mistake more than one's own...The idea what has been portrayed is that no one care's for all the mishappenings around one inless it falls on oneself...when it fell on them,they couldn't find out an easy option...They did the mistake for selecting the incorrect path...so what they were not afraid from the consequences...they never encouraged the public that other should follow it...rather than think in this way...if u know the consequence,then let ur conscience think that what are u ready for??or are u ready for the consequence which ur gonna get..coz if u don't give a damn,then follow the words of ShrimadBhaagwatGita.

"The most ironic part of the movie was when Karan ...

2006-02-05T20:31:00.000+05:30

"The most ironic part of the movie was when Karan Singhania asked Indians over the radio that to counter corruption, they should join the armed forces, politics etc... Dude, what did you do?"

So well said hehehe - this is exactly what I thought when I saw the end. I was like, dudes, what kind of actions did you do. The movie tries to prove that Ajay's driving was not rash which caused the crash, but to prove it they take even more rash methods.

The first half was tolerable though...

Thanks for commenting and linkng my post buddy...

Cheers

Suyog