[LEGALEAGLE]

A while ago I used to believe that Indian movies were the worst thing that ever happened to desi culture.

Now I've reconsidered my position. It seems to me that Indian movies provide a moral framework for desi's. They give us a guide to how we should live our lives with a firm emphasis on strong family values and morality.

If we look at people like SRK, Amitabh Bachan, Govinda and Mithu etc what we see is decent family men who could have come from the script of one of their own movies.

So I've decided to start watching Indian movies again

[m_ali_qazi]

they also give a framework on lustful relationships leading up to fornication

[lol_lol]

yeah i agree with you, if it wasn't for bollywood, desi girls wouldn't have any sense in fashion and clothes, its girls like malika sherwat that create an impression. The bollywood films show a great family bond.
That bollywood fims show strong female characters, they prove that girls dont need men to make it in this world.

[Rambo]

actually now days bollywood is just following hollywood and totally going immoral. I would agree older movies were very decent for families, thats why i still prefer older movies

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by lol_lol

yeah i agree with you, if t wasn't for bollywood desi girls wouldn't have any sense in fashion and clothes, its girls like malika sherwat that create an impression. The bollywood films show a great family bond.
That bollywood fims show strong female characters, they prove that girls dont need men to make it in this world.

what are you taking about??? they are totally following western culture now, you will rarley see a bollywood actress wearing a shalwar kameez or a sari

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by lol_lol

yeah i agree with you, if it wasn't for bollywood, desi girls wouldn't have any sense in fashion and clothes, its girls like malika sherwat that create an impression. The bollywood films show a great family bond.
That bollywood fims show strong female characters, they prove that girls dont need men to make it in this world.

Who's Mallika Sherwat ?

Its true they have a underlying morality you dont see in Hollywood movies.

True love does prevail and families do stick together. I know that ok they have some risque stuff but surely thats part of real life ?

Should we hate them for it ? Indian movies give traditional housebound Indian women an image of the possible.

[Bruinrab]

Originally Posted by LEGALEAGLE

A while ago I used to believe that Indian movies were the worst thing that ever happened to desi culture.

Now I've reconsidered my position. It seems to me that Indian movies provide a moral framework for desi's. They give us a guide to how we should live our lives with a firm emphasis on strong family values and morality.

If we look at people like SRK, Amitabh Bachan, Govinda and Mithu etc what we see is decent family men who could have come from the script of one of their own movies.

So I've decided to start watching Indian movies again

Family values? Yeah, family values like "live with your in-laws until they die and you are old enough to repeat their crimes against humanity on your own daughters-in-law". Or "let's all sing with totally unnatural high-pitched voices and prance around on glaciers while half-naked". Perhaps "falling in love with someone when you are engaged to another is a great idea, especially when you can disrupt the proceedings with a well-placed 'yeh shaadi nahin ho sakti!' ".

Originally Posted by lol_lol

yeah i agree with you, if it wasn't for bollywood, desi girls wouldn't have any sense in fashion and clothes, its girls like malika sherwat that create an impression. The bollywood films show a great family bond.
That bollywood fims show strong female characters, they prove that girls dont need men to make it in this world.

Um, yeah, she does very well showing off her beautiful...eyes. And by strong female characters, I assume you mean "well-trained girls" who cook, clean, and lose all their careers aspirations right after their engagements.

[Bruinrab]

Originally Posted by LEGALEAGLE

Who's Mallika Sherwat ?

Its true they have a underlying morality you dont see in Hollywood movies.

True love does prevail and families do stick together. I know that ok they have some risque stuff but surely thats part of real life ?

Should we hate them for it ? Indian movies give traditional housebound Indian women an image of the possible.

1. Google...it's your friend.

2. I dunno how many women in your life dance around in the rain wearing sheer sleeveless saris. I would have to kick my own arse if I did that.

3. Yes.

[thejellymill]

Umm.. it's all for entertainment purposes. Why are we even having this discussion? Some people have too much time on their hands..

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by Bruinrab

Family values? Yeah, family values like "live with your in-laws until they die and you are old enough to repeat their crimes against humanity on your own daughters-in-law". Or "let's all sing with totally unnatural high-pitched voices and prance around on glaciers while half-naked". Perhaps "falling in love with someone when you are engaged to another is a great idea, especially when you can disrupt the proceedings with a well-placed 'yeh shaadi nahin ho sakti!' ".

Whats wrong with living with in-laws ? Indian movies do show some of the reality of Indian culture eg In-laws being mean to d-in-laws because of high dowry expectations

But they also show that the marriages which survive are beautiful. Don't you aspire to that ? Husband goes off to work wearing his great suit, wife stays at home making sabji, beautiful kids etc...Isn't that something we should all aspire to ?

Besides whats wrong with singing ? How many girls would turn down a guy who could sing them a romantic song ? and could dance a little too ?

And they do show the reality that Indian family's can be tetchy when it comes to their childrens marriages. Whats wrong with them wanting the best for their daughters ? You think 24 year old indian girls know what they want ?

Originally Posted by Bruinrab

Um, yeah, she does very well showing off her beautiful...eyes. And by strong female characters, I assume you mean "well-trained girls" who cook, clean, and lose all their careers aspirations right after their engagements.

What do you mean ? and if some guy doesn't like her eyes then he should lower his gaze.

And why are you picking on her ? She's only saying what she feels

[Nazfreak]

I seriously thought you were being sarcastic.

[lol_lol]

Originally Posted by Bruinrab

Family values? Yeah, family values like "live with your in-laws until they die and you are old enough to repeat their crimes against humanity on your own daughters-in-law". Or "let's all sing with totally unnatural high-pitched voices and prance around on glaciers while half-naked". Perhaps "falling in love with someone when you are engaged to another is a great idea, especially when you can disrupt the proceedings with a well-placed 'yeh shaadi nahin ho sakti!' ".



Um, yeah, she does very well showing off her beautiful...eyes. And by strong female characters, I assume you mean "well-trained girls" who cook, clean, and lose all their careers aspirations right after their engagements.

whats your problem ? I just like indian movies why are you getting so mad ?
just because i think mallika sherwat is a great role model for women i'm not saying you have to be like her but she really has made it in a male industry.
shes really changed the dialectic,her presence has radically altered the power relations / gender imbalance in indian cinema.

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by Nazfreak

I seriously thought you were being sarcastic.

hunh ? no i'm just saying that in the absence of strong societies indian movies can serve as a model for desi's to live their lives

[Rambo]

^ lol in every movie she cheats her husband or boyfriend, she exposes her private parts, is that really a good role model?

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by LEGALEAGLE

hunh ? no i'm just saying that in the absence of strong societies indian movies can serve as a model for desi's to live their lives

yes and they do, desis are very cultured people, most desis dont like to follow western culture. however i still have to say these values your talking about are shown in old indian movies, the new generation of indian movies are totally following western culture, there is rarely anything indian about them (just like this girl malika sherwat)