tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16761020.post8518756675418045666..comments2023-10-20T21:52:36.752+05:30Comments on Cross Connections: Coronation Skit: Saif Gets Co-optedFarzana Verseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06891229615361937135noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16761020.post-4243500529932254362011-11-04T19:03:22.198+05:302011-11-04T19:03:22.198+05:30That was the gist of my comment.
These old line ...That was the gist of my comment. <br /><br />These old line Feudal lords are increasingly becoming indistinguishable from the newer capitalist ones.<br /><br />I wouldn't be too sure about this one either, esp in India:<br /><br />>>> most certainly not as titular heads of inherited titles that are illegalhiteshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923315303742715131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16761020.post-27163612387562679932011-11-04T18:04:59.576+05:302011-11-04T18:04:59.576+05:30Hitesh:
I was discussing the role of royalty (don...Hitesh:<br /><br />I was discussing the role of royalty (done away with in 1971) in democratic India. Individually, they are entitled to their ostentation as much as anyone who can afford it/enjoys it. <br /><br />There is nothing selfless about it anywhere, and I would be loathe to admire an Ambani or a Khan only for these indulgences. But, there is a big but, they have built their industries and market value and one may question the means but not the fact of its existence. They represent themselves and their companies, not constituencies, and most certainly not as titular heads of inherited titles that are illegal.FVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16761020.post-48609441640462955802011-11-02T16:56:31.334+05:302011-11-02T16:56:31.334+05:30>>>Many bring out their antiques and heri...>>>Many bring out their antiques and heritage garments in the name of promoting tradition. This is self-promotion. Not one of them has the courage to shun the pomp and pageantry.<br /><br />So, you prefer selfless pageantry of Bollywood or Ambani soap opera?hiteshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923315303742715131noreply@blogger.com