I think the cleanliness drive ” saushta abhiyan ” introduced by the worthy Prime minister, all over the county, in fact all over the world, should also be extended to the Indian entertainment TV channels.
These channels are ironically leaving no stone unturned in maligning the image of Indian women.
Every channel is drastically engaged in winning the race, in portraying the Indian woman as the most poisonous creature that ever existed on the planet earth.
This is how we present ourselves to the international viewer ship, and at the same time expect the world bodies to recognise India as pioneer in advocating women empowerment.
I think there is a big lapse on part of the Information and broadcasting ministry in not setting the standards for those tv channels which are bent upon giving a misinterpreted and exaggerated portrayal of the India social arena.
Leading tv channels in the world feel proud in portraying their women as intellectuals, scientists, astronauts, lawyers and judges, detective agents, social workers, adventurers and also good comedians who make you laugh and lighten up.
But, how sad since the advent of entertainment tv channels in India, we know women as vamps, unfaithful lovers, cruel mothers in law, jealous sisters in law, and what not. Of course, barring a few serials depicting the bravery and valour of some selected Indian women.
This is the standard we have set for our tv serials and it seems we are fine with it, because for decades we have left it ignored and unnoticed.
Can we ever give a serious thought to it and take our entertainment tv to the newer horizons of international standards.
I am hopeful….. Yes I am.
JAI BHARAT