Kamal's Dasavatharam and our vedhava vyavaharam

Vedhava= stupid. Vyavaharam= state of affairs. That solves the puzzle for the non-Telugu speaking lot. It's no secret that am an ardent fan of Kamal Haasan, an only Indian actor in my books, capable of winning an Oscar or for that matter any prestigious award, anywhere. This by no means is an exaggeration. Fans of other cult, keep away from your comments. We are speaking about acting, creativity, diversity in portraying characters and all that. Not pelvic gyrating histrionics of other super stars and mega stars.

So yeah, speaking about KH obviously reminds you of his latest, yet to be released Dasavatharam. The latest hoopla surrounding this flick naturally couldn't escape my attention. Every available Indian website spoke at length about Jackie Chan's guest appearance at the audio release. So when I watched the event in devotion and utmost anticipation, I felt a need for some serious counselling our phillum wale and the public in general need.

Since this is a straight forward dig, I will mince no words nor will I beat round the bush. First of all, scrap that bitch called Mallika Sherawat off any public appearance. As if there is a dearth for cloth, she drapes herself in see throughs which is quite disgusting. That too in front of a thespian like Mr.Karunanidhi. Second, even if you were to invite her due to her X-factor, let her not open her dirty mouth and be a translator of any sort. I felt like spanking her like I would to a buzzing, irritating mosquito on a hot humid electricity deprived summer evening. No second thoughts about it ! Third but the VERY important of all is addressing the event in Tamil (or for that matter any native language). CM addressing his people in native language is understandable. What reservations other junta including actress Sobhana ( compeering the event ) had wasn't really clear. Not that any of the stars weren't capable. But it only goes to show that our hospitality and all that crap that we (false)pride ourselves in, is pure shit. A gimmick. We lack clues on how to conduct ourselves most of the times.

Addressing people here and there using native language was okay. What irked me was, calling the most important guest of the evening at the end, after a train of not so familiar faces made their appearances( while the guest list was being invited onto the dais). I did not see any logic behind it. For once, our faces can be give second preference. No worries. I felt grateful to Mr.Chan for shrugging it off so coolly by saying " I do not know your language, but I can feel your love ". A live demo of his easy going personality. I would also like to applaud Mr.Bachchan for conducting himself in dignity. He could have fallen prey and been a part of the stupidity. Speaking native isn't stupid. But speaking it when half the guest list doesn't understand, sure is. He lead by example while addressing the fans. The versatile Haasan can take a leaf out of Big B's socio conduct.

This fuss doesn't end there. Our own gults are masters at this art. There is a sort of indifference exhibited amongst ourselves. For example, leave two gults in a group of Hindi speaking or people from other states and they will speak only and only Telugu till their last breath. I have seen it happen amongst friends groups. Like playing only Telugu songs and Telugu stuff and such things. On one occasion I was even questioned for playing a Kannada and a Tamil song for a new entry ! On an other occasion, people didn't care to say a "Hello" to a new fella. Pathetic state of existence. Having come abroad, home sickness is a frustrating concept and a recurring disorder. Instead of helping ourselves and making the new ones feel home all we can is be indifferent. These very people come up with the same complaint when they are given a dose of their own attitude. Losers ! If you find your language partner then nothing like that. Otherwise, continue drinking the insipid cup of life.

Indifference. Lack of common sense. Stupidity.... Key words.