tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post1314615834269514649..comments2023-10-20T07:40:22.792-07:00Comments on Archived Sachita: As some one has already said, "I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it"Sachitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204319715304258990noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-40927314378615494822010-02-13T06:39:53.753-08:002010-02-13T06:39:53.753-08:00Yeah, am saying he was always capable of comments ...Yeah, am saying he was always capable of comments on such broader topics but only when he is involved in someway or the other. His films. Him being Muslim. His business as an IPL team owner. And I think that's perfectly alright.<br>"I am an Aamir fan"<br><br>Don't you think that was established more than convincingly much before?!<br><br>I agree there is a difference in the kind of films they make, but I don't think it's a huge difference. Ghajini, really?! Both of them are capable of giving duds, and they are infinitely more capable of making duds sell like hot cakes. But I see this debate is going some other place, so I'll stop.Gradwolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031246793161524667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-6773764109859750342010-02-13T00:54:44.720-08:002010-02-13T00:54:44.720-08:00it is more of a personal preference.In general, I ...it is more of a personal preference.<br><br>In general, I like people to speak their mind - well thought out analyzed opinions - not juevnile name calling. But I do want them to state their opinions. Not gloss it over. <br><br>It isnt that I expect famous people to support downtrodden causes or any particular cause.<br><br>anybody can mix anything they want i.e follow different interests - i dont have an opinion on that. <br><br>My question wasnt along the lines of why didnt he speak before on any of political topics but what made him speak now - i mean i would have expected him to gloss over the question as well by saying there might have been some fear or may be not for getting Pakistani players - his usual style. So it did catch me by surprise when he expanded on it by the great neighbour comment, considering it is him.(the great PR guru).<br><br>Regarding the PAkistan Ambassador, - to say good things about a nation that has done so many wrongs in a convincing manner - i mean what is a nation at the end of the day - its people but more importantly its government - but inspite of all that he sounded quite convincing - India would benefit if some one can do that kind of talking about it.<br><br>There is difference between Aamir and SRK - in the films that they do and I am an aamir fan.Sachitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204319715304258990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-87902826059542279162010-02-13T00:14:50.325-08:002010-02-13T00:14:50.325-08:00Not necessarily "not all muslims are bad"...Not necessarily "not all muslims are bad" interview. It was quite elaborate with him explaining the Quran, talking against jehad and stuff like that. It was really really good and must be on youtube somewhere. And though I didn't comment, I don't agree with your 'Ambassador for Pakistan' view. I don't get the logic, frankly. <br><br>Aamir, I believe has great business acumen and is no less when it comes to PR tactics and talking about his movies. And am not saying films are as important as Indo-Pak relations. What am saying is, why should film people, be Aamir or SRK, comment on these things? Why would you value him only when he has strong things to say about such serious topics? Why should film industry mix with politics(like how it has been in the south for so long; for which you can youtube for Ajith's speech from last week in a Karunanidhi event, talking and requesting the politicians not to mix films and politics) or any other field?Gradwolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031246793161524667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-31239848647343231832010-02-12T22:29:41.479-08:002010-02-12T22:29:41.479-08:00Adi: Are you referring to the one with cliched not...Adi: <br>Are you referring to the one with cliched not all muslims are bad? wasnt that a typical Ambassador act?<br><br>So, did you really have a different impression of him - as in you think taking a stand like this isnt unusual at all?<br><br>My impresssion from his interviews have been frivolous talks - talk about family, about love(filled with hall mark card statements), karan johar.<br><br>Most importantly, any sort of question that might have required him to take a stand which might antagonize even a small subset of people, he would gloss it over by probably using humor. This requires a lot of skill - to control/ hide one's real opinion and focus on saying only things that would be acceptable/less controversial - not something i admire but understand the impact and importance of it. he has his focus very clear - that is making money - i dont judge that. <br><br>- even wrt films - the only word i have heard him say is entertainment.<br><br>Unlike say an Aamir khan who has his own approach to things - good or bad - popular or unpopular. or when he tlks about films - clearly explains his intentions, the way he approaches his movies, the process of making it and so on.<br><br>And as much as I love films, they would never qualify on the same league of India-Pakistan relations and range of other topics which eventually impacts the roti kapda makan thingy.Sachitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204319715304258990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-75635197616471806882010-02-12T20:46:31.244-08:002010-02-12T20:46:31.244-08:00Oh and he did give a very elaborate interview abou...Oh and he did give a very elaborate interview about identity in the muslim world just after 26/11.Gradwolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031246793161524667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-67391694245577708202010-02-12T20:45:29.048-08:002010-02-12T20:45:29.048-08:00The difference here is why aren't films or his...The difference here is why aren't films or his films serious topics? I don't expect him to comment on <i>other</i> serious topics. Even this serious topic was about his team/business. <br><br>But yeah, I agree with you and shoba. That cliche abt 'can't ignore him' suits this guy more than anyone else.Gradwolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031246793161524667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-25546174979399631202010-02-12T18:52:23.836-08:002010-02-12T18:52:23.836-08:00Soin: i do have problems with people using force f...Soin: i do have problems with people using force for disagreements. and i absolutely dont care/expect for them to care about tigers.<br><br>Shoba: Exactly my thoughts. i hate him yet admire the way he is able to hold people.Sachitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204319715304258990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-45747389947651612182010-02-12T11:16:38.221-08:002010-02-12T11:16:38.221-08:00That man is known for his PR tactics.Charisma or n...That man is known for his PR tactics.Charisma or not, I am not a big fan, on screen or off screen.He knows how to play with words and charm, getting things done his way. An excellent skill, if I may say so.shobahttp://suroba.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-6318568185231423282010-02-12T10:02:01.835-08:002010-02-12T10:02:01.835-08:00interviews are some of the fakest things..bigger t...interviews are some of the fakest things..bigger the star bigger the fakeness..in the end i dont give a damn if srk film flops or sena wins or any shit.i just wish one or two celebs mean what they say and act to justify it.i mean all those save tigers and all.what did they actually do?nada..freesoinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05708544526844237025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-733020082967637582010-02-12T09:33:58.862-08:002010-02-12T09:33:58.862-08:00GW: on a serious topic? Never. cant even recall o...GW: <br>on a serious topic? Never. cant even recall once. yes, he is openly sarcastic esp. compared to the other stars but that is only on topics related to films. The sort of spine he is showing isnt him.<br><br>Charisma, yes - i am put off by his antics these days but yes i was a former fan.Sachitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204319715304258990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145347523908681798.post-15777793622325747622010-02-12T00:41:40.529-08:002010-02-12T00:41:40.529-08:00Not speak his mind? I am not sure about that but I...Not speak his mind? I am not sure about that but I've always considered him to be one of the most articulate speakers in the country. Diss his movies or his PR ethics, he has oodles of charisma.Gradwolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031246793161524667noreply@blogger.com