Is saffron the only colour?????
This blog is once again inspired by a friend's posting on the same movie...
I saw RDB just yesterday..... must say I was glad to see Aamir Khan back to his comical self!! But on a slightly sombre note, I was not very convinced about the patriotic message given out in the movie. Its like trying to say martyrism is the only way to show one's patriotism!!
I am not a great patriot myself... (or maybe I am!!), but this is what I thought:
We have a tri-coloured flag to symbolize the very fact that our countrymen can boast of different qualities such as: Sacrifice/Bravery, Peace and Economic Prosperity. Clearly, each of these are equally important for our development. But on the silver screen, it is mostly saffron which is glorified.
Of course, there can be no comparison of our martyrs to anyone else in terms of gallantry and unflinched love (for the country)! It is indeed the supreme act of patriotism. However, I don't think the rest of us need to feel that we are letting the country down, by not serving the armed forces, or by not taking to the streets protesting against the Govt's misdeeds.
We can also be patriotic if we are sincere and diligent at our workplace; we can also be patriotic every time we ensure that we are not part of any bribing; we can also be patriotic every time we consciously save a national resource (water, food, paper, fuel etc...); we can also be patriotic every time we cheer for an Indian to win in any match or tournament!! (But definitely not by partying away always, and cribbing eternally...)
This may not be everyday; but if you find yourself doing such things consistently and relentlessly, I'm sure you can call yourself patriotic. Patriotism begins at home - can we say that???!!!
posted by Vivek Kant Indrayan at 1:05 am
7 Comments:
Hey,good question you've brought up.
Actually even I didnt like the way story ended.
Matyrism isnt the only way to let everybody acknowledge somebody's patriotism.There are a hell lotta ways to do what has to be done other than dying for your cause.
The killing of the the protagonists was totally unjustified.But since that they were paralleling the entire scenario with history it seemed like they had to kill the protagonists.
Anyway,nice blog.Good thinking.
You Said:-
"Clearly, each of these are equally important for our development. But on the silver screen, it is mostly saffron which is glorified."
I hope u know what Rang De Basanti means and what Bhagat Singh's story is.....
Also u wrote:
"I am not a great patriot myself... (or maybe I am!!), but this is what I thought."
So the fact is that you dont know about yourself at the first place and basanti rang and its affect is far from you.
So be cool.
Enjoy Madi in ur own world.
So the fact is that you dont know about yourself at the first place
Maybe I don't know who I am; I'm sure many of us don't in this world!! But hello , if you think know who you are, why not remove the Anonymous tag??;-) Not that I mind anon. comments, but in this case, I have a gut instinct, its someone I already know!
I hope u know what Rang De Basanti means and what Bhagat Singh's story is.....
And as far as the meaning of Rang De Basanti is concerned, I'd definitely recommend going here
in order to get an idea of the multitude of possible meanings it has. And I guess I have interpreted one of these meanings correctly in my post. As far as Bhagat Singh is concerned, I admit I don't know every detail of his life, but know that he was one of the greatest & most patriotic martyrs we've ever had! I've even emphasized my respect for martyrism quite clearly in my post. So maybe you can be more clear as to what you are trying to condemn...
Thanks firstly, to be the first one to post on my blog!! :-)
The killing of the the protagonists was totally unjustified.But since that they were paralleling the entire scenario with history it seemed like they had to kill the protagonists.
I agree with the director's intention of killing them. But I seriously did not understand the part where Madhavan's mom comes back to life after all of them die! This seems to be a tradition in our Hindi movies; you know, showing "Transfer of Life(Lives)"!
Hey vivek,
nice to see ur post on patriotism..and u proposed many ways of showing patriotism..agreed with that also..
but think once again..r u serving ur country by working for a company which is not indian??
Yes Shambu, I am. My taxes are ultimately going to the Indian Govt!
On a more serious note, you might find your answer here.
you do have valid points,Vivek..
But the whole idea of RDB is to ask
"How will you 'react to a situation' like the one the guys encounter in the movie?" I have a few reservations about the movie too..It was a good effort , nevertheless..
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