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through films? How?
Laj Khemlani, Pune
Of course we can ‘hope’
to. People idolise
films and films stars.
Filmmakers and actors
have a responsibility
towards people. In real
and reel life, we can
choose to either glorify or
negate something. Films
seem to have influenced
court judgements in the
past. Do Aankhen Barah
Haath (1957) urged people
to rethink how to treat
hard-core criminals in
jail. In more recent times,
films from Pa to PadMan
have influenced people
to adopt the better and
inclusive way of living.
We have the power to
change things. It’s up to us
how we use it. The biggest
change films can bring
Social change: PadMan
about is in the way we see
our women. Though the
film industry too needs
to change their approach
towards that.
What is a bigger
curse, poverty or
unemployment?
Jaidev Chulani, Pune
A curse is a curse is
a curse. In this case
both are interrelated. If
employment’s generated,
there will be less poverty.
I leave it to you to guess,
which is the bigger curse.
Swachh Bharat is a good
idea to keep our homes
and surroundings clean.
But what about cleaning
minds of malicious
thoughts?
Kavita Chettri, Pune
Peace, meditation, yoga
1 st Prize
Nothing is predictable in politics. I want to
know whether Shatrughan Sinha can become
India’s next Prime Minister.
CK Subramaniam, Navi Mumbai
My column is called Sawal Jawab aur aapke sawal
mein hi jawab hai bahut hi lajawab! God bless you! On
a serious note, anyone, be it you or me, can become the
PM if he has the numbers on his side, the support of
his people and the party. The PM’s post, fortunately or
unfortunately, doesn’t need qualification of any sort.
2 nd Prize
In India people still accept or give dowry
during marriages. Is this practice good?
How does it affect today’s generation?
Sulekha Samanta, Mumbai
This question doesn’t have to be asked at all. It has
only one answer – no! It has affected every generation,
sometimes, making people not want to have a girl child.
While those who have boys, believe they are superior.
Dowry makes a marriage a mere transaction. The
beautiful relationship is marred by this evil. Swachhata
Abhiyan against this evil is a must.
as well as constructive
social and political
commitments always
work for me. It brings
about mental equilibrium.
Who’s the greatest -
mother, mother Earth,
motherland or mother
tongue?
B Ajit, New Delhi
On a lighter note, laziness
is the mother of all bad
habits. On a serious note,
a mother is the ultimate
friend, philosopher, guide
and teacher.
Do you love your country
more than yourself?
Anand Sood, Mohali
Yes of course. I love
my country more than
‘yourself’.
(Feature co-ordinated by
DEVESH SHARMA)
Please note: The column doesn’t
reflect Shatrughan Sinha’s political
or personal views. His answers are
given in jest and humour.
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