Comments on: Proposed agreement between Aishwarya and Freida http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/ All that flavorful brownness in one savory packet Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bollywood Stinks http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-233641 Bollywood Stinks Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:13:08 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-233641 <p>I don't care that Rai is light skinned with light eyes. It's just that she's so freakin ridiculous looking. I mean look at her in the pic. She looks like a poorly dressed cartoon. That eyebrow, that hideous necklace, very funny and old fashioned, and awkward. I think it is shameful how she is celebrated for her skin and her eyes totally disregarding the fact that she isn't very beautiful, can't act, or even just simply look good on the red carpet. She didn't pave the way for anything, except to embarrass intelligent people, Indian and otherwise with her garishness. Freida's overwhelming success with just one movie feels like redemption after so many years of having to watch Rai look and behave ridiculously and be so inexplicably drooled over.</p> <p>Finally we have a beautiful Indian girl who is actually good looking and looks like most of the Indian women in India. She can also act, speak, and has very good style. Pinto has been named the most highly paid Indian actress of all time. Shame it had to happen out of racist India. It's not about quantity like DesiDame has mentioned it's about quality. Don't you find it disgusting that the Hindi actors make their millions off the poor people and yet do nothing to help them? With all their money they could turn it all around, or at least make a dent of sorts. Yeah sure, they throw money at orphanages here and there. What saints. Slum Dog showed the reality of the people that your lousy Bachchan has found his fame and money on. That is why it is mentioned through out the movie, and that is what has irked him. I can't stand Bollywood for their racism and elitism, oh, and their crappy movies. Freida babe, New York welcomes you with open arms!</p> I don’t care that Rai is light skinned with light eyes. It’s just that she’s so freakin ridiculous looking. I mean look at her in the pic. She looks like a poorly dressed cartoon. That eyebrow, that hideous necklace, very funny and old fashioned, and awkward. I think it is shameful how she is celebrated for her skin and her eyes totally disregarding the fact that she isn’t very beautiful, can’t act, or even just simply look good on the red carpet. She didn’t pave the way for anything, except to embarrass intelligent people, Indian and otherwise with her garishness. Freida’s overwhelming success with just one movie feels like redemption after so many years of having to watch Rai look and behave ridiculously and be so inexplicably drooled over.

Finally we have a beautiful Indian girl who is actually good looking and looks like most of the Indian women in India. She can also act, speak, and has very good style. Pinto has been named the most highly paid Indian actress of all time. Shame it had to happen out of racist India. It’s not about quantity like DesiDame has mentioned it’s about quality. Don’t you find it disgusting that the Hindi actors make their millions off the poor people and yet do nothing to help them? With all their money they could turn it all around, or at least make a dent of sorts. Yeah sure, they throw money at orphanages here and there. What saints. Slum Dog showed the reality of the people that your lousy Bachchan has found his fame and money on. That is why it is mentioned through out the movie, and that is what has irked him. I can’t stand Bollywood for their racism and elitism, oh, and their crappy movies. Freida babe, New York welcomes you with open arms!

]]> By: TM http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-233045 TM Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:48:35 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-233045 <p><i>140 · <B>Yoga Fire</B> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005646.html#comment232424">said</a></i></p> <blockquote><BLOCKQUOTE>I personally think the almost universal desire for a lighter skin tone has something to do with our evolution, b/c it's a characteristic, that even among people that have no light-skinned people among them, they seem to prefer light skin.</BLOCKQUOTE>Or it could be the heritage of colonialism. First it was lighter skinned Arabs in the 1200s and then Europeans who traveled and traded around the world flaunting wealth and power. That's about 800 years of cultural programming.</blockquote> <p>It is actually 4,000 years of cultural programming. Indo-Aryans began the varna classification.</p> 140 · Yoga Fire said

I personally think the almost universal desire for a lighter skin tone has something to do with our evolution, b/c it’s a characteristic, that even among people that have no light-skinned people among them, they seem to prefer light skin.
Or it could be the heritage of colonialism. First it was lighter skinned Arabs in the 1200s and then Europeans who traveled and traded around the world flaunting wealth and power. That’s about 800 years of cultural programming.

It is actually 4,000 years of cultural programming. Indo-Aryans began the varna classification.

]]> By: deemz http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-233014 deemz Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:34:11 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-233014 <p>Nandita Das prettier and more talented than both...agreed...</p> Nandita Das prettier and more talented than both…agreed…

]]> By: desidame http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232682 desidame Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:23:43 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232682 <p>@rahul, that was a funny clip. Seriously though, Oscars need not be the ultimate nod for the stalwarts. Anil Kapoor despite his eager-beaver nature, is a super actor. I guess he could have garnered several Oscars if he were part and parcel of Hollywood. Call it artistic license. We need to ignore powerhouses even if they are attention hogs. I think Anil did convey the obnoxious, egotistic Millionaire host to a hilt. It would not have been the same without him. It is FP's attention-grabbing that irks me so. Anyone could have played her miniscule part. Her greasy, servile PR toward the hosts and interviewers of the west, the AJ-pastry incident, the Leonardo wonder, are all cringe-worthy. At every possible moment, she takes sly digs toward India.I have not seen the servility nor humility when she interviews in India.And now, with mumbai in the scene, Miss pinto wants to settle in NYC as it reminds her of amchi mumbai. With relief I watched the excitement when the real heroes trooped up the stage to receive the award.</p> @rahul, that was a funny clip. Seriously though, Oscars need not be the ultimate nod for the stalwarts. Anil Kapoor despite his eager-beaver nature, is a super actor. I guess he could have garnered several Oscars if he were part and parcel of Hollywood. Call it artistic license. We need to ignore powerhouses even if they are attention hogs. I think Anil did convey the obnoxious, egotistic Millionaire host to a hilt. It would not have been the same without him. It is FP’s attention-grabbing that irks me so. Anyone could have played her miniscule part. Her greasy, servile PR toward the hosts and interviewers of the west, the AJ-pastry incident, the Leonardo wonder, are all cringe-worthy. At every possible moment, she takes sly digs toward India.I have not seen the servility nor humility when she interviews in India.And now, with mumbai in the scene, Miss pinto wants to settle in NYC as it reminds her of amchi mumbai. With relief I watched the excitement when the real heroes trooped up the stage to receive the award.

]]> By: Rahul http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232631 Rahul Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:42:58 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232631 <p><i>162 · <b>desidame</b> <a href="http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005646.html#comment232630">said</a></i></p> <blockquote>Freida is riding the slumdog wave on the shoulders of the kids</blockquote> <p>I always thought it was Anil Kapoor riding on the <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2009/02/anil_kapoor_makes_it_first_to.html">shoulders of the kids</a> (1:02)?</p> 162 · desidame said

Freida is riding the slumdog wave on the shoulders of the kids

I always thought it was Anil Kapoor riding on the shoulders of the kids (1:02)?

]]> By: desidame http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232630 desidame Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:24:41 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232630 <p>@rasmalai...it is not the disagreement over the idea of beauty, but the body of work..It irks me to see Aish and Amitabh drawn into this melee. Slumdog had the Amitabh effect woven throughout the theme. Who can forget the influence this man had during his peak? I remember as a little kid when India prayed for his well-being; united through class, culture, and religion as he lay in the hospital. Even today he has a strong presence. Sometimes even the cinema screen can come up with icons and national treasures. Hema, Rekha, Amitabh, Aishwarya, all belong to that league. They have worked hard to entertain millions of fans worldover. To me the slumdog effect is the reverse of the fantasy effect the Indian movie screen provides. To escape the harsh reality, the poorest of poor seek an escape, a solace in the darkened theaters. For the well-nourished, slumdog is as someone succinctly put it, poverty heaven. It is at the end of the day, one movie, a good one. But after slumdog, there will still be Bollywood. Freida, may she revel in the glory, has truly hit the jackpot. Just don't compare her with Aishwarya. They are in different leagues. Aishwarya has proved that she can hold on her own several times. Freida is riding the slumdog wave on the shoulders of the kids, mumbai,rahman,and Boyle.</p> @rasmalai…it is not the disagreement over the idea of beauty, but the body of work..It irks me to see Aish and Amitabh drawn into this melee. Slumdog had the Amitabh effect woven throughout the theme. Who can forget the influence this man had during his peak? I remember as a little kid when India prayed for his well-being; united through class, culture, and religion as he lay in the hospital. Even today he has a strong presence. Sometimes even the cinema screen can come up with icons and national treasures. Hema, Rekha, Amitabh, Aishwarya, all belong to that league. They have worked hard to entertain millions of fans worldover. To me the slumdog effect is the reverse of the fantasy effect the Indian movie screen provides. To escape the harsh reality, the poorest of poor seek an escape, a solace in the darkened theaters. For the well-nourished, slumdog is as someone succinctly put it, poverty heaven. It is at the end of the day, one movie, a good one. But after slumdog, there will still be Bollywood. Freida, may she revel in the glory, has truly hit the jackpot. Just don’t compare her with Aishwarya. They are in different leagues. Aishwarya has proved that she can hold on her own several times. Freida is riding the slumdog wave on the shoulders of the kids, mumbai,rahman,and Boyle.

]]> By: RasMalai http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232626 RasMalai Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:17:14 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232626 <p>Ha! Man people get SERIOUSLY worked up if you say their object of attraction is not what they find attractive. I told my mother I didn;t find Ash as attractive as everyone says and she got super pissed. Who the hell cares? I like women who have a medium brown skin tone and men who have light to medium. I don't care how good of an actress Freida is or isn't. I think she's hotter than Aishywarya Rai any day (as do I think is Malika Sherawat). I prefer slightly angular features on people. I found very round features to be a turn off. As a light-brown skinned, brown eyed person, yes I am jealous of her blue/green/grey whatever eyes. I also get mistaken for Hispanic all the time, and if my name were "Freida" over Seema I don't think it would help. All of you need to chill the f out. Guess what? I think Sharukh Khan is butt ugly too! OH NOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> Ha! Man people get SERIOUSLY worked up if you say their object of attraction is not what they find attractive. I told my mother I didn;t find Ash as attractive as everyone says and she got super pissed. Who the hell cares? I like women who have a medium brown skin tone and men who have light to medium. I don’t care how good of an actress Freida is or isn’t. I think she’s hotter than Aishywarya Rai any day (as do I think is Malika Sherawat). I prefer slightly angular features on people. I found very round features to be a turn off. As a light-brown skinned, brown eyed person, yes I am jealous of her blue/green/grey whatever eyes. I also get mistaken for Hispanic all the time, and if my name were “Freida” over Seema I don’t think it would help. All of you need to chill the f out. Guess what? I think Sharukh Khan is butt ugly too! OH NOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Sonal http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232589 Sonal Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:10:21 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232589 <p>Actually, Afghanistan is part of "South Asia." Kashmir is part of India, Pakistan and China. India and Pakistan are also part of "South Asia." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia</p> Actually, Afghanistan is part of “South Asia.” Kashmir is part of India, Pakistan and China. India and Pakistan are also part of “South Asia.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia

]]> By: Sonal http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232587 Sonal Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:02:02 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232587 <p>And Rai is from a matrilineal community. The Bunts like the Jains in that same region are matrilineal.</p> And Rai is from a matrilineal community. The Bunts like the Jains in that same region are matrilineal.

]]> By: Sonal http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2009/02/24/proposed_agreem_1/comment-page-4/#comment-232586 Sonal Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:58:25 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5646#comment-232586 <p>Rai is South Indian. The Bunts are a South Indian community from Karnataka, and speak a South Indian language Tulu.</p> Rai is South Indian. The Bunts are a South Indian community from Karnataka, and speak a South Indian language Tulu.

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