Originally posted by: starstruckk
@ red: I already explained that part in both of my posts above, many times.
There will always be some animosity between Pakistanis and Indians regardless of what some people may think. Everyone isn't on the same page when it comes to these two countries.
You're merely asking me why FANS criticize, say this, do that etc. I can easily ask you why Pakistani players aren't allowed to play within the Indian Premier Leage (IPL) within India? They are the only cricketers that aren't allowed to participate in this league whereas all the cricketers, from all over the world are allowed to. If you go to cricket forums, you'll see how there's so much rivalry amongst fans when it comes to Indians and Pakistanis. Heck, as I said..Pakistani cricketers aren't even allowed to play in something as big as IPL within India because they're banned from doing so. And, many Indian cricket fans agree with the ban. If films/music/tv has no boundaries then how does sports?..and here we're fussing over why any tom, dick and harry over the internet is voicing their opinion on Fawad doing a bollywood movie? seriously? 😆 This is Pakistanis and Indians we're talking about. People always have something to say.
You can't stop people from voicing their thoughts. There's the good and the bad to everything. If tomorrow, Ranbir or Ranveer etc actually do take up something within Pakistan..I can guarantee you some Indians will also retaliate..while some won't care, and others will be cool with it. It's the same on the other side of the border..the only difference is reputable film actors from Bollywood haven't worked in Pakistan.
@ starstruck:
Your pov is very well taken.
Even in your earlier post.
I would like to address a few things you have mentioned.
1) This became a much "not wanted" India v/s Pak post with allegations that India will never give Pak stars a good role or something to that effect on the very 1st page.
No one has forced IA to come here and work OR work in Creature. It was his decision. Its what he got, but THAT's what he took. Can't expect him to get a role like Salman and SRK in his 1st movie. Can he ensure a 200cr collection in 1 week? Obviously not. Even our Khans have taken decades to reach this level.
2) Pak players are not taken in IPL because there are huge stakes. Like you mentioned, there will always be some kind of difference between people of both the nations. In the event there is a political crisis, visas will be refused, and there is a lot to lose.
If you look at Mahesh Bhatt's recent interview, he has praised the talent from Pak, but has also said there is a certainly an amount of risk involved in signing up Pak stars for movies here. Production houses invest a whole lot of money, and if there is a political event and visas are cancelled, the losses are huge.
There is no dearth of Indians who are small minded and say the most nastiest things on news sites and forums. I will never ever condone that.
But, at the same time you will NEVER find our award functions or regular TV show hosts poking fun at anything Pakistani. We might not know your stars well enough, so you might say that's the reason that doesn't happen here.However, please know that there is enough fun poked at ourselves as well as other countries in other circuits. (stand up comedy etc)
If any TV program of ours, or any anchor made racist remarks on the basis of skin color of another country, like it is endlessly made on Pak morning shows about the "dark Indians" let me assure you, there will be a public furor and protest.
My point in argument comes from that.
Voicing thoughts are most welcome. Everyone can do so. But the above mentioned things, which are a regular feature, in the name of entertainment are very different.
Edited by nevah_mind - 10 years ago
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