A review and criticism of the BBC Noreen coverage - Page 3

Originally posted by: arisai

The "yaar" thing cracked me up.

It's not meant offensively, I was raised in the UK and it's just a very distinctive phrase which nobody except Indians raised IN India say. And those who do say it... say it a lot.

We joke about it because it's a habit or quirk you can't really help but notice, it's cute more than anything.

Originally posted by: CDlove

I suppose it's the context with how one says it. I myself use 'yaar' with my indian friends but when it comes certain times and places, how one utters it does matter. I don't know if the hint of condescension I heard was intended or not. If it's in good jest, so be it.

Originally posted by: Marybarton

I think it was when she snorted at the idea of an IF forum that it rubbed me the wrong way. It was a little offensive to people who post here. It sounded like she was laughing at the wave this show creates.

Thank you for your take, you did not offend at all.

Originally posted by: CDlove

I suppose it's the context with how one says it. I myself use 'yaar' with my indian friends but when it comes certain times and places, how one utters it does matter. I don't know if the hint of condescension I heard was intended or not. If it's in good jest, so be it.

Originally posted by: Rabba-Ve-Delena

I honestly think it was just over animated shock and excitement😆 but I can understand that it seemed like a snort but she screamed "I love it!" twice - I think it was just her amusement and surprise that a fellow collogue is also crazy about the show!😆 I think it's just genuine intrigue and shock at how massive the show is over here and obviously she is cashing in on it!😆

Originally posted by: tangam

@Rabba-ve-Delena...I was wondering who would first nail it...congrats

yes Noreen has made her show (or atleast a good segment) run with this whole thing and she is milking it to the max even b4 actually getting him to commit for a interview...Oh well it is her business to run a show and she knows a Golden Hen when sh sees one...

Re Accents I have listened to her show and many other Brit /Indian comperes/presenters while their accent is brit they reserve a sorta Indian twang for anything indian...even pronunciation in Hindi and other indian words...probably for authenticity but ironicaly come around sounding like they are taking the mikey...

There are a few threads just on her intended interview on this froum and probably a lot more to come once it is aired...so she is not far off on the forum itself...but I guess ...she has subject matter, he gains international platform and fans get more of him so all is win win...

Originally posted by: arisai

I agree with everything you're saying. People in England are usually a bit "W*F" when it comes to Indian dramas, but Iss Pyaar... EVERYBODY WATCHES IT MAN. From my dad and uncles to my aunts, brother, mum and grandmas.

She probably got so excited because it's united people who are usually so critical.

Originally posted by: Marybarton

Yes there is certainly that stereotype alive and well. Many feel the need to make fun of Indian soaps. To be honest, some of it is well deserved (Kekta shows mostly, sorry). But I would argue that IPKKND changed all that and Indian soaps are gaining more momentum. It has a Pride and Prejudice appeal and Jane Austen is not an easy cup of tea. In fact, I have seen some trash Bollywood movies that could not hold a candle to the acting on IPKKND by Barun and Sanaya.