To Javed Akhtar...on a lighter note - Page 2

To original poster .... Very well written. Such fab satire is hard to find these days...

whats so funny about those lines? I just don't get it! Ridiculing such talented and reputed seniors is now considered light humor? Why?Just coz he said a couple of harsh words to some kid who has been on a reality show for like 3 months now?

Satire is an accepted form of humour....

Satire is defined as - a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.

A work of literature that mocks social conventions, another work of art, or anything its author thinks ridiculous. Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift, is a satire of eighteenth-century British society.

Satire (derived from Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia )

satire, term applied to any work of literature or art whose objective is ridicule. It is more easily recognized than defined. From ancient times satirists have shared a common aim: to expose foolishness in all its guises—vanity, hypocrisy, pedantry, idolatry, bigotry, sentimentality—and to effect reform through such exposure. The many diverse forms their statements have taken reflect the origin of the word satire, which is derived from the Latin satura, meaning "dish of mixed fruits," hence a medley.

Classical Satirists

Outstanding among the classical satirists was the Greek dramatist Aristophanes, whose play The Clouds (423 B.C.) satirizes Socrates as the embodiment of atheism and sophistry, while The Wasps (422) satirizes the Athenian court system. The satiric styles of two Roman poets, Horace and Juvenal, became models for writers of later ages. The satire of Horace is mild, gently amused, yet sophisticated, whereas that of Juvenal is vitriolic and replete with moral indignation; Shakespeare later wrote Horatian satire and Jonathan Swift wrote Juvenalian satire.

Misconception of satire

Because satire often combines anger and humour it can be profoundly disturbing - because it is essentially ironic or sarcastic, it is often misunderstood.

Common uncomprehending responses to satire include revulsion (accusations of poor taste, or that it's "just not funny" for instance), to the idea that the satirist actually does support the ideas, policies, or people he is attacking.

For instance, at the time of its publication, many people misunderstood Swift's purpose in "A Modest Proposal" – assuming it to be a serious recommendation of economically-motivated cannibalism.

Some critics of Mark Twain see Huckleberry Finn as racist and offensive while others claim it is one of the most powerful anti-racist works ever written.

The above are "cut paste" efforts thanks to google uncle to only define "satire"

Originally posted by: muslov

<DIV =para>Ok guys...I just read this on the indianidolsify website...and thought of sharing this with u...!!
<DIV =para>Posted By: kapil On:05/09/2007 "....Javed,India Idol should immediately throw you out from the jury panel because of two reasons:""1. After throwing you out, the significance of the under-represented women judges on Indian Idol will improve dramatically. Your departure will help the suppressed Indian women in cornering 33% share of the esteemed jury comments." Posted By: kapil On:05/09/2007 "Javed: (2) Your lyrics sound very similar to that of Gulzar. Since we already have Gulzar who is the best among lyricists like you, we don't need you. (3) Anu Malik has shown much promise in his attempts at penning lyrics on Indian Idol shows. Although he might never make it as a lyricist, he has proven to be a great performer by creating entertaining impromptu lyrics.On the other hand, you are neither a great performer nor an impromptu lyricist.Since Indian Idol organizers will continue to respect senior citizens like you and keep you in their panel, I would request you to either quit or apologize or keep your mouth shut for the rest of the show. "

Well said kapil. TKS. Absolutely right.

I did enjoy another view penned by Kapil especially increasing the judges panel to more female count!   

The blame should go to the content director who 'storyboarded' the script and instructed the judges to comment like that. And gosh..JA imitating Gulzar ? Height of offence !!

ah well...it was just another aspect to look at!we all respect JA...but do u agree tht he was right in he wht did???u can say ankita is good...favour her...be partial to her...but to demoralise emon?????????now he never found these faults in emon before...till the last 2 galas what was he doing till now???counting the mosquitoes in the studios???? 😕

ok...if u say,he has his own opinion.....why doesnt he stick to it??once he said ankita shd go....and emon is talented....now he says he imitates sonu.why didnt he mention this b4??

so keeping these points in mind...the author of this post has brought a satire....and i agree!gulzar is a gr8 lyricist....and JA is also a wonderful writer.both r the best....its just a satire to show tht tho thr r many in this field...u cnt crush anyone's dreams with such harsh words.

Originally posted by: greatmaratha

The above are "cut paste" efforts thanks to google uncle to only define "satire"

This 'satire' is in poor taste.

absolutely briliant 👏 ...it wld be grt if it happens actually 😉 !!!

I like Javedji as a judge...he speaks his mind and doesn't care what anyone else thinks of him!