Lovely topic Chitrashi.
For me Celebs have chosen this profession for entertaining us and the unsaid commitment to our criticism and praise.
I agree with GF that finding "larger than life personality" doesn't end with someone famous. It can be found in any corner of the world in any random individual, just as shallow and egoistic personalities can be found in any XYZ including our Celebs.
For me, I always look up to and salute people's behavior whether it is some random individual or these Celebs. I can admire someone's talent and work, but I can't ignore the negative side of anyone including the Celebs. For me these Celebs are nothing more than entertainment. They do their job, I enjoy it or not, and move on with life. For me it is waste of time and energy trying to Idolize someone who is as imperfect as me or you. I would rather Idolize people's behavior and their talent or contribution to the society.
I cringe when such Celebs who are no where perfect are to be placed on such a Pedestal that it starts to make you look like a big fool. I just read some comment from certain member stating that he or she will love Sallu miyaan even if he turns into a rapist 🤢 Such idolization and blind love are not only cringe worthy but sad and pathetic. We even criticize and yell at our loved ones for something we don't agree with, so I do not understand such blind love for someone who doesn't even know you exist in some part of the world. It might have to do with the fact of fame and shine these Celebs get or people trying to relate these Celeb's real life with that of the character which they portrayed. But such commitment of love for them goes right over my hand. If you ask me, I would say I loved the character, doesn't mean I am naive enough not to understand the difference between an actor and the character he or she portrayed. People start idolizing these Celebs for the image they have created for them. And that image is usually in complete contrast with the actor. But it's this image of a particular person which makes people act crazy and blind in love. And it is hard to knock sense into such fans who aren't ready to let go of that image.
So for me these Celebs are nothing more than entertainers who can get praised for being talented and criticized for being the human, as simple as that.
Edited by -Chandramukhi- - 11 years ago
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