GNANA SUNYAM
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Recently a Tamil feature film was released. A true story of an Indian soldier who braved his life, lost his life combating terrorists. It is a Fact not a Fiction.
It is obvious to call a spade a spade.
It is ethics to appreciate the film. The film was produced with a noble intention, to enlighten all Indians on the bravery of a true soldier. Definitely merits appreciation, laurels. And only appreciation and laurels. Absolutely nothing else.
A few days after it is released, one group raises issue claiming that a particular community is targeted and smeared as terrorists.
Another group raises issue warranting an explanation for concealing the caste of the real-hero character.
Where are we going?
Are we not living in 21st century?
Do these anachronisms matter? Are they still alive?
Is it ethics to query the caste of the real-life-hero? Is it needed? Does it serve any purpose?
Should any community perceive it as blasphemy against it merely because the negative characters belong to it? Should it be perceived as blaspheming the community? Is it not a mere coincidence that all the terrorists belong to one community? Should identities be hidden so that message is not mis-perceived?
If I produce a feature film on Mohammed Ali Jinnah, it is obvious the hero character be addressed as Mohammed Ali Jinnah, not as Jawaharlal Nehru.
I cannot make a film on Sivaji Ganesan and title it as MGR. Could I? Is it warranted that I should mention the caste of Sivaji Ganesan should I make a film on him?
It is obvious to call a spade a spade.
It is ethics to appreciate the film. The film was produced with a noble intention, to enlighten all Indians on the bravery of a true soldier. Definitely merits appreciation, laurels. And only appreciation and laurels. Absolutely nothing else.
A few days after it is released, one group raises issue claiming that a particular community is targeted and smeared as terrorists.
Another group raises issue warranting an explanation for concealing the caste of the real-hero character.
Where are we going?
Are we not living in 21st century?
Do these anachronisms matter? Are they still alive?
Is it ethics to query the caste of the real-life-hero? Is it needed? Does it serve any purpose?
Should any community perceive it as blasphemy against it merely because the negative characters belong to it? Should it be perceived as blaspheming the community? Is it not a mere coincidence that all the terrorists belong to one community? Should identities be hidden so that message is not mis-perceived?
If I produce a feature film on Mohammed Ali Jinnah, it is obvious the hero character be addressed as Mohammed Ali Jinnah, not as Jawaharlal Nehru.
I cannot make a film on Sivaji Ganesan and title it as MGR. Could I? Is it warranted that I should mention the caste of Sivaji Ganesan should I make a film on him?
