Originally posted by: .:.Suhana.:.
I don't understand how people on this forums completely lose respect for someone based on ONE action. Yes, I am shocked at Shaan's statements too, and I believe that he should not have taken part in this publicity gimmick, but discrediting his talent as a host? That's just ridiculous. He was always a wonderful, energetic and ever smiling host...and that's still what he is for me.
Now about him as a person...since I have met him, let me share something. About ten other people and I stood in a hotel lobby for over an hour talking to him and his family. He knew that people were coming to see him, yet he was dressed very casually and spoke very respectfully to everyone. In fact, he created such a pleasant atmosphere, that no one felt the need to try to get his attention. He just walked around and talked to everyone. This is the Shaan that I know.
Besides that, I have also read most of his interviews, seen him perform several times and watched his behavior at award functions. Never once did I feel that he was an arrogant person, or even acted like a big star.
Due to the image I have of him in my mind, it really bothers me that anyone would compare him to Himesh, who has demonstrated that he is nothing but a nautanki. It kind of reminds me of what happened on the Indian Idol forums when everyone started bashing Javed sahib for one comment, even though he had always been the fairest and best judge.
Anyway, if you want to continue bashing Shaan, that's cool with me. I just wanted to get my opinion out there. Just to make it clear, I'm not defending his interview, which was apalling and certainly not what I expect of Shaan.