Film “PK” by Amir Khan has hurt Hindus’ religious sentiments, stirring violent protests in India. But ironically leading politicians and sports personalities have found nothing wrong. Note that Hindus producer/ team involved in production did not modify the abusive elements. Also note that majority ticket buying audience may have been Hindus who also enjoyed abusive material. This invalidates the complaints and ensuing violence?
Yet on the basis of more than 7 complaints on same grounds by non Hindus, fully justifies Hindus’ complaint. Grievances by non Hindus had favourable responses whereas Hindus’ complaints in India are swept under carpet of secularism. It is noteworthy that after every complaint by non Hindus, incidents of abuse recurred after prolonged time lapse. Abuses of Hindus’ religious sentiments are repeated many times every year, in India and abroad, on celluloid and on utility items. Civil protests and complaints by NRI Hindus have got favourable results and apologies. Therefore violence by Hindus in India is wrong, as it gives free publicity to the film.
Instead of getting caught in “hurt/complain/violence” cycle/ wasting time/ energies, Hindus must carry on with deeds of welfare/ progress; educate Hindus to hold their heads high with dignity.
Ramesh Jhalla
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