I am with SRK, dil se

On my first visit to the Red Chillies Entertainment's office, I was overwhelmed. For once, I was happy about myself and I was so so proud. It was a dream come true for me. My team couldn't get enough of those unending shelves with SRK's trophies. One of us almost broke down & kissed SRK's picture. It was a pilgrimage, which I am sure none of us will ever forget.

SRK taught generations of Indians what it feels like to love and to be loved. But today, as he is being targeted for not siding with the establishment, there is fear in Bollywood. If they can target SRK, and trap his son, the others would definitely be scared. Makes you wonder what is BJP punishing SRK for? Refusing to post from a playbook? Or be a brand ambassador?

In all of this, it is painful how Aryan is being victimised, and I hope and pray he is able to emerge stronger from this crisis. I stand with Shah Rukh Khan, dl se.

“Bandhan Hai Rishton Mein

Kaaton Ki Taarein Hain

Patthar Ke Darwaaze Deewaarein

Belein Phir Bhi Ugti Hain

Aur Guchchhe Bhi Khilte Hain

Aur Chalte Hain Afsaane

Kirdaar Bhi Milte Hain

Vo Rishtey Dil Dil Dil Thay”

Change the dialogue, have a clean conscience

Today, MoS Home Ajay Kumar Mishra is the chief guest at a conference organised by Bureau of Police Research and Development. His son, Ashish Kumar, mowed down four farmers under his car on October 3, and since then, state govt under Yogi has deployed the entire UP Police force to restrict & detain opposition leaders unlawfully, even as Ashish remains a free man and his father is enjoying his privileges. The video of Ashish is available on many sources online, and I find it too painful to watch and share.

I heard a lot of 'farmers are causing inconvenience' stories recently during a visit to my hometown. While I empathise with all those who face traffic snarls, I am not sure why not even one person has blamed the govt for not intervening. Have we become too self absorbed? More than 500 farmers have died and we must expect the govt to hold a dialogue and mitigate the situation.

The least we can do is modify the whatsapp-inspired message of 'farmers ne dukhi kiya hai' to a truth seeking 'sarkaar kuch karti kyon nahi'?