Why is the Westernized girl always characterless? - Page 4

Originally posted by: neetusidhu

omg...i completely agree with what all of you said completely...that we westerners are totally shown character less and also as individuals who know nothing about our culture...and whats up with the weird accent...alot of us can speak our native tongue well...i am punjabi born and brought up in canada and can speak hindi, punjabi, and a little bit of urdu...so this stereotype that we cant speak the language irks me the most in these shows...how bout you folks...do you all concur????

Originally posted by: Marybarton

This is my issue with all the Indian serials (not just this one), preaching to the Desi audiences that any girl who dresses Western attire must always be characterless. I see this stereotype in real life too and it makes me sick.

yah i agree...but one thing this is india n its multicultural country...here we wear indian clothes ...so diff people hav diff thinking n diff perspective......

I am an NRI, been here most of my life. I look and talk "Western" and my morals are no less sound that Khushi's. In fact, I am more conservative than even Khushi. I would also not wear a short dress to a mandir, I have enough sense not to do that (like La is shown doing in the show). I wear short skirts, but I am also very proper about it.

What is this portrayal of NRI women by Indian actors? Why do they agree to do this? I have been to India and I have seen more women in salwars who are WAY more forward than me(i agree ). Many have had more than one physical relationship. I am not judging them, but I am judged by many. Dressing a certain way does not tell you anything about a person's morals. Yet these shows always show the girls in short shirts as "character dhela." What the fish (😆as SRK would say)?

I am not saying Indian serials show reality, but at least they should be responsible not to increase stereotypes that already exist in the Indian subcontinent. Is that too much to ask?
not all indian serials show that ...they even show western dressed girl nice n good...n as per la when she tranformed ...she weared western as well as indian clothes both...

I agree. I hated how they portrayed La at the beginning of this show.just because she was westernized nani rejected La.

Sanskar and good values has nothing to do with being Desi or westernized.

I so agree empathize and sympathize with what you have put so succintly. I returned here some time back and yes whatever you have written resonates so well with me. I don't let it bother me anymore. and if at times it does I have learnt to let it go. Time is too precious to waste on people places and situations not in my control and who i cannot do anything to change about😊