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Mahabharat 01 Nov 10 – The Draupadi Sharing Misconception

bhoot — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:12:04 +0000

Arjun and Bhim told their mother that Draupadi was alms, which is why their mother ordered to share. But as soon as she realised that she’s a person: everyone was agreeable that women should be respected. However Yudhisthir says mother’s order is more important than moral? logic? Krishna explains to her that she should not unknowingly impose to her sons.

Unlike what many people think, it’s not the mother’s order that is the reason of sharing, but rather the boon that Draupadi herself asked for from Shiv: as 5 husbands. She was warned by Shiv as well. In the same scene, Yudhisthir confirms that women should be respected and Arjun/Bhim insulted womenking by lying that Draupadi is alms… I can only be annoyed how people have distorted this event, wrongly giving the impression that she was treated as a commodity…

Mahabharat MBC1 Monday 12 July – The lesson from Bhishma’s impulsive vow

bhoot — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:52:57 +0000

It was with great pleasure that I sat down to watch Mahabharat last Monday. I had spent my childhood enjoying the actions (flaming arrows etc) of this serial. I said to myself, let’s see if I still see it the same, convinced that I’d find new wisdom… Alas, I was not only disappointed, I was enraged by the picturing of the characters… So this episode must be No 2 or 4, telling about a king under whom India was united. He had a son Bhishma (who will later grow to become one of the best masters of war of his time), who was promised the crown. The king fell in love with a girl, whose father wanted her child to rule instead of Bhishma. The king, rightly bound by his vow, refused his love-at-first-sight. Bhishma came to know about it and negociated with the girl’s father that he would refuse the throne.

And the greedy father went on, seeing that he was at the advantage, asked how Bhishma can stop his own sons from claiming the throne. A most impulsive decision that Bhishma vowed that he would never marry, never beget children. The best part is that instead of everyone blaiming him, or telling him to stop, you are shown videos of demi-gods bowing to him for his great sacrifice…

Sacrifice of the throne for his father’s happiness is virtuous, but vowing not to beget children just for the ‘chance’ that his sons will claim the throne… That simply wasn’t in the agreement, not is it ethical. In a sense, it’s good that he didn’t become king, cause such an impulsive decision might possibly lead to the demise of his kingdom. As an aspiring leader of the great India, if only he had the calmness not to make such grave mistakes…

Now if I had to make this serial… I’d be different.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi To Be Banned with KavyAnjali – Lack of realistic storyline

bhoot — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:44:02 +0000

Now you might be an ardent fan of Tulsi (Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) or Kavya/Anjali of Kavyanjali, but have you once use your logic and asked yourself if events that happen in those serials are rational, even for a child? Here are pitiful examples of recent events in these two nonsense serials:

KT doesn’t check whom she’s marrying. She is so indifferent to Lakshya that she recognises the hand of Eklavya but doesn’t say anything and willingly marries him. Or that she’s so silly or doesn’t love Lakshya that she CAN”T MAKE OUT THE DIFFERENCE between the hands of Eklavya and Lakshya.
One man is arrested for murder in KavyAnjali. Right after the interrogation, he takes out his mobile phone from his pocket and calls the villain. Come on, no murder suspect is interrogated, left in a cell without taking his mobile phone! Doesn’t even happen in Hindi movies…
KT’s mehendi comes out in less than 1 day! Means Lakshya doesn’t love him… Or it’s cheap Mehendi from China! 24 hours for your mehendi to disappear? Impossible even for the cheapest brand!
Over 25 years have passed but Tulsi and most other characters still behave the same as in the past. Now tell me, can someone who’s sane remain the same for all these years. I mean, she didn’t learn by her experience when she’s supposed to be the heroine role model for house wives… And Mihir?
Mihir’s character has changed however, but he still doesn’t trust Tulsi even after years of misunderstanding that would have tought a little child that he should have at least a little trust in his wife… BS… You don’t agree with me? Take a look at other people’s behaviour, especially old ones… No change! It’s impossible, unless you’re mentally sick…
The only freshness comes from Eklavya. He’s the only intelligent character in the serial currently. He thinks, plans and acts. Keeps to his word, is consistent. He has a goal, style and real character. Not just people who react to situations like most other people in the serial. Is he the villain? I don’t care, he’s the only sane person in the serial.

Now you tell me, you did see all that if you even watched Tulsi or KavyAnjali at least once. Hindi movies do have characters, unlike these 2 serials. Good Hindi movies (say from the big banners, Yash Raj Films, Farhan Akhtar, Farah Khan, Bhansali etc) all have strong characters and rational situations, just like any good movie from all around the world.

MBC should at least schedule Tulsi at 10 pm everyday instead of the peak hours at 6.30. Instead, local programs should be encouraged in that time slot, or family entertainers that encourage good behaviour. Even putting the local Naya Ayaam would be better than Tulsi.

One exception to Hindi serials on MBC is Astitva. That’s a contrast from the above two. Simran is every shining, has strong character just like other main characters. The storyline flows smoothly, without wasting footage. It’s not the best in the world, but it’s good. I agree that the hero is not heroic (Abhimanyu’s character is so not-manly) but it’s a lot better than watching Tulsi and KavyAnjali!