My heart goes out to all the policemen that probably survived on one wada pav that day , just so that all the celebrities in their crisp white clothes could pay their respects. They are underpaid and put through grueling schedules. And we wonder why they can be bribed easily. They are the true heroes in this big media spectacle .
spot on.. and then poor fans who fly down all the way to have a glimpse of the mortal remains spending so much borrowed or whatever...and dont get one. and the huffing puffing reporters who run behind every celebrity for a interview.. and the media circus anything for trp .. sad state of affairs.. what a circus it was in tv9 if anybody did follow there was sponsors for the same..
Read somewhere that hers wasnt an age to go away.... Hmm, so is there an age for death ?? Is there a right time, right place ?? Does the refugee kids have the right age ?? My heart goes out to those kids, who have lost their lives for no mistakes of theirs.... Why do we invade the private life of the actors and actresses, why can’t we stay silent after paying our condolences.... A series of ifs and buts and stories.... I do wholeheartedly wish that may Sridevi’s soul rest in peace....
When people die after 70 (the average life expectancy in most developing / developed countries) most might comment that it was a life well lived, he/she lived a full life using their best years towards the goals they set out to do. When someone dies younger, even in their 50s, especially in the middle of a celebrated revival, reinventing themselves, creating new things, in good health and die unexpectedly like sridevi - at such times, people would comment "this is no age to die". Not to forget, she had young children, one of whom was still a minor and also that many of her peers are still around. I dont see why refugees are brought into this. Yes refugees deserve our sympathies too - or for that matter anyone, rich or poor, who dies prematurely. Just because we condole an actress's death doesn't mean we value the lives of others any less. But it is human nature to react more strongly to things we have an emotional connection with. If I tell you, that your neighbor died, versus the fact that a man in egypt died after his roof fell on him - you are likely to condole both. But many are likely to feel more strongly about their neighbor dying. For many, sridevi evokes childhood memories. For those in their 40s/50s - she was almost a peer in a similar life stage. For others, they relate to her as they have seen Sridevi evolve as they did over the years. Like you I too have musings - why do some people get needlessly irked when someone expresses sentiments about an actress's death ? What is so wrong about talking about her personal life ? How is talking about someone invasion of their private life ? We express sadness about her husband, kids and some may comment on her/his previous relationships. So be it. People are entitled to opinions - so we can't gag anyone. As long as nobody is being willfully malicious, i think there is no harm. Btw, even malicious conversation is supported by freedom of speech. Just saying !
Policemen are doing their job. If they have to work long hours without break or with less time to eat, are underpaid, forced to work too much overtime, etc., those are problems that need to be addressed. These are everyday problems related to their job and their working conditions need improvement. All this has nothing to do with a filmstar's funeral. The security arrangement is needed so the funeral can take place with minimal chaos. The celebrities need a separate entrance or to be escorted by security to prevent the fans from injuring the celebrity and to avoid a stampede in the crowd that could kill fans. What is the problem with celebrities paying respect (in crisp white clothes)? They lost a colleague, a dear friend, and are coming to condole the family and pay their respects. They make films so many in India have a source of entertainment. They pay the price in ways like losing privacy, having to move around with security, grueling exercise routines everyday, watching what they eat, how much they sleep. The policeman is doing his job. And getting paid for it. Nothing heroic about it. Yes, it is a poor paying job and work conditions need improvement. Tires me to read such appeals to emotion.. another oft-read one: the poor construction worker who will never get to live in a house like the mansion he is working on.
@Rihana Even celebrities also paid for acting in movies, they are not really entertaining us for free of cost. celebrities/ celebrity family should pay for these type of securities instead of looting people's tax money. why policeman should protect them in our tax money? what wrong in feeling pity for under privileged people.
Honestly the Syrian crisis does not generate TRP’s , but how a star drowned in a bath tub is more interesting. Guess we are all to be blamed because the media caters to the masses.
So the question would be who footed the bill for the funeral's security -- the family, the Celebration Sports Club or tax payer. If tax payer, then, that needs to be looked into. When an event is organized that will block traffic and need extra security, it is standard for the event organizers and city to work out these details. That has nothing to do with the policeman's job, lunch (wada pav), that his job pays less. Even for happy occasions like victory parade, someone has to foot the bill for such events and prior permit has to be taken. Did I say it is wrong to feel sorry/pity for the under privileged? Straw man? My comment was very specific -- a policeman doing his job at a celebrity's funeral is not a hero.
True ! But I don’t pity them , I have compassion , admiration and respect for them. It’s not easy to stand for long hours in the heat with no access to decent food or water and no payback in terms of a decent paycheck.
