#PKDebate - Page 7

Originally posted by: blue-ice

IKR❤️...Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva are two of my favorite Gods❤️

This one is my favorite. Sooo serene and peaceful


You know movie had a great message. Only thing I didn't like was how Idol worshiping was shown in a negative light. Because end of the day it is about everyone's personal choice on how they want to pray and connect to God. Some do it without any concrete image while others do it with Idols/posters/any other means. I love Idols, they create the most peaceful atmosphere in house and temples. At least the ones where people don't go too cray cray. I know religion has become a big business and the movie was pointing more or less in that direction. But still didn't appreciate certain bits and pieces of the movie. But big deal, a movie isn't going to change my beliefs and the method I feel connected to God.

Originally posted by: blue-ice

Just checked Subramaniam Swamy's twitter account...and OMG..look at this...😲

Fmr. Union Cabinet Minister & MP, Harvard Ph.D in Economics; Professor,

is this true...😲...such a highly educated man and making such IRRESPONSIBLE statements/accusations so openly..challenging the integrity and honesty of the PK team...SMH...

There were so many meaningful things shown in the movie besides religion.

Originally posted by: Gubbara.

oh, so you didnt know who he is and yet you called him khiskela.

ab aapko mein kya naam dun?

Aapko aur aapki general knowledge ko sashtaang pranam, maate!😆

to Defend PK some ppl started using the Muslim Card that its happening bcz Amir is a muslim, now it has backfired

It happens with every movie ... as per my views PK ppl didn't handle it well

Originally posted by: Naya-hai-wah

sach kadwa hota hai...some people just cant digest the truth...we are not living in 16th century...the film does not question any religion but reflects only the reality...no one had the guts to tell the truth

Its funny how Indians have to prove their secularism. It doesnt matter if the audience has been loving three Khans for more than 20 years and has kept them on top in this unfickle industry, one protest against their work, and they become traumatised victims of minority religion. PK isnt the first movie to be protested against and nor will it be the last. There were protest against Bombay, Earth, Water, Fire, Jodha Akba,Oh My God,Haider, heck even Hate Story 2. And these movies had Hindu actors/directors at their helm. Even a book by Wendy Dongier on Hinduism was banned due to protests by hard liners. There have been protests against leading fashion brands for disrespectful representation of Indian Gods/Goddesses. When you dealing with a sensitive/ controversial issue like religion which effects so many people there are bound to be few ruffled feathers and you should be prepared for that. Right to protest peacefully is as democratic as right to freedom of expresdion. Just as makers have the right and liberty to pick up any subject matter, people too have the right to protest if it offends them. But the protest should be in a peaceful manner and shouldnt infringe on creative freedom of the makers. If certain sections are opposing PK its because they are not happy with subject matter, and those who are trying to give it a communal colour by bringing the religion of lead actor are no better than the hardliners protesting against the movie. Both Raju Hirani and Aamir Khan have received equal no of bouquets/brickbats irrespeective of their religion.

1. First separate it from public protest . How general public treat Amir is not relevant here when we speak about these groups. Do general public have any issue about the movie , popularity of movie reflect no. It is by organised communal groups carried out by groups like VHP , bajrang dal etc.

If we are speaking about them then yes for them content of movie is contentious just like any other movie , so also out of the many reason one is the identity of Amir. Just few instances how they target him .

1. A complaint will go soon to initiate action under PMLA on Aamir Khan & co for laundering terrorist finance. I hope MoF does not block it.

Do any other movie they vendalised earlier tagged as terrorist funded ? Do any other movie they target say paresh rawal etc by linking ISI etc.

2. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists intruded into Shree Talkies in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday evening and disrupted the screening of the film. They even advised Aamir to go to Pakistan.
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pk-peekay-controversies-how-fans-reacted-protests-against-aamir-khan-starrer-reactions-618601
Now do anyone advising any other actor associated in movie , or producer - director to go to pakistan . We may do hawa mai baat say nothing like this happen , but ground level reality is different.

We will get nth number of instances like this

3. Amir himself forced to give clarification as question raised on him.

While the right wing leaders lashed out at Aamir insinuating that he "insulted" Hindu religion because he was a Muslim, the actor has said, "We respect all religions. All my Hindu friends have seen the film and they have not felt the same".

"Even Raju (Hirani) is Hindu, so is Vinod (Chopra) and so is Abhijat (Joshi). In fact 99 per cent of the crew was Hindu. No one would have done such a thing," the actor said, referring to the director, producer and the scriptwriter of the film.

Now if we want to accept the reality or bury head in the sand depends on us .

Originally posted by: -enchanted-

Its funny how Indians have to prove their secularism. It doesnt matter if the audience has been loving three Khans for more than 20 years and has kept them on top in this unfickle industry, one protest against their work, and they become traumatised victims of minority religion. PK isnt the first movie to be protested against and nor will it be the last. There were protest against Bombay, Earth, Water, Fire, Jodha Akba,Oh My God,Haider, heck even Hate Story 2. And these movies had Hindu actors/directors at their helm. Even a book by Wendy Dongier on Hinduism was banned due to protests by hard liners. There have been protests against leading fashion brands for disrespectful representation of Indian Gods/Goddesses. When you dealing with a sensitive/ controversial issue like religion which effects so many people there are bound to be few ruffled feathers and you should be prepared for that. Right to protest peacefully is as democratic as right to freedom of expresdion. Just as makers have the right and liberty to pick up any subject matter, people too have the right to protest if it offends them. But the protest should be in a peaceful manner and shouldnt infringe on creative freedom of the makers. If certain sections are opposing PK its because they are not happy with subject matter, and those who are trying to give it a communal colour by bringing the religion of lead actor are no better than the hardliners protesting against the movie. Both Raju Hirani and Aamir Khan have received equal no of bouquets/brickbats irrespeective of their religion.

+1 especially the bolded bits.

It's the people. In trying to defend the movie, they are bringing in the communal card. I guess it's just convenient to bring in the angle than come out and accept "Yes movie did have some bits and pieces that may offend sentiments of certain some". Until Shobha De and few others, no one had even mentioned about Aamir or his Muslim status. Thanks to certain people and their obsession with making everything seem communal. They have done well adding the fuel to the fire 🤢