"I've tried to keep away from commenting on this as there are no words to express a situation like this because our feelings are mixed with anger, disbelief and sadness," the Bollywood 'badshah' says.
"Being Muslim myself, I believe youngsters need to understand and respect Islam in the right way. It's such a huge waste and my appeal to all in these times and in recent years (sic) is that please can we run what we want in terms of politics, government, jobs and teaching our children with the prime motive of taking communalism out of it," Shah Rukh told BBC Asia Network in an interview to be telecast this Saturday.
"The religion our children are born with should be something they practice as a discipline and work should be developed as the new religion. I think no agenda should be attached to any kind of religion," Shah Rukh says.
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hi shahrukh..
ReplyDeletewat u think we need to do wid pakistan after this attack?
proof r directly said involvement of pakistan..?still we need to friendship wid them like u shown in ur movie "main hun na"?
please comment on this..
Shahrukh-bhai,
ReplyDeleteOne important thing is to communicate clearly. It is sad how much time is wasted on interpreting and misinterpreting what the leaders/celebrities of India say.
I want to emphasize here that you are a Muslimor a Hindu second and an Indian first. I am sure we are all proud of our religious identity. But I would have expected that you express solidarity with the victims and do some fundraising for our armed forces.
Your comments can be interpreted to mean that all you care about is that Islam not be tarnished. That is just what we do not want to hear in this challenging moment because it casts you as the rest of the extremists.
It is sad that religion is used to polarize and to demarcate our territory (promoting the ego or 'nafs' (urdu)or 'ahem'(sanskrit)) instead of uplifting the soul.
It is up to celebrities like you to pick up the spade and address the people of India and Pakistan as also to drive charities to the Armed Forces of India. Jai Hind!
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ReplyDeletemr. khan, i have been writing to all popular media networks about
ReplyDeletemy opinions & asking for help. no body seems to be really interested or have time. i hva created a comunity on orkut sneding invitations to my frnz n no takers. i have said "chalta
hain" for many years but now i can't anymore. over the last one week i have done everything i possibly can, listen/read/express my opinion wherever i can or i shud but doing that will not change anything unfortunately. everytime i see a celebrity on television say the youth of this country should come forward to "CHANGE" everything this country, the system. i feel disgusted, they are talking as if they are not from this country. they are the same youth of this country. can anyone remind them?? yesterday your interview was previewed which is gonna be aired tonight at 10.30 on ndtv & cnn ibn, where yu say & endorse what aamir wrote on his blog, the same thing, about the youth tyring to get in to politics & you'll support them in any which way possible reacting to 26/11. sitting on a panel / giving interview on television say something, write blogs is something but doing it is completely is another thing... here's my question, i want to do anything i can without caring for my life, even if that mean joining politics or getting killed doing something right for this great nation. the preoblem is where do i start from, how do i start from?? i'm jst a common young man who works hard jst to give my family a decent living. a common young man for whom it is difficult to come forward without any help (emotionally or financially) to make the "CHANGE". i wish mr.obama was my friend. my mum & a close friend of mine when spoke about my thoughts laughed at me & said have u gone mad, are u kidding?? when gr8 peopl can't do anything what can u?? they say we gone thru enough in life, we can't go thru anymore agony... everytime i see the ad frm tata tea-jaagore.com i feel like slapping whoever responsible for it, tell me who i shud vote & for what but having felt that way for a while i ask myself if i'm being just anyother person who asks questions / point fingers at our incompetent politicians, how different am i?? i don't want to do that, i want to be able to give the answer, make it happen... so, here's that question, in my attempt can you make any significant contribution??? none of the premiere media networks
cared to help me, will you??? i don't want to go bak saying "is desh ka kuch nahi hoga" & jst live the f*&%$d up life that i'm living now...
Mumbai, With Sincere Hopes, Thoughts and Humble Prayers
ReplyDeleteI would like to extend my sincere sympathies and condolences to the bereaved Families and prayers and thoughts to all affected by the brutal attacks in Mumbai
This is totally unfair; innocent Lives being cruelly snatched by perpetrators of such condemnable actions
"When" will the perpetrators of such condemnable actions ever understand that by committing such actions, they are literally committing the very most sinful of actions!
It only leaves one more confused, perplexed and wondering in amazement with so many questions unanswered as to Why, Why and Why are such actions taking place? What do the perpetrators achieve?
Why don't they realize and understand that the World needs Peace, Love, Progress and Prosperity; that when they first contribute and invest in Peace and Love can they expect to reciprocate likewise, "When" will they ever learn?
Life is extremely Precious and when the perpetrators just take decisions and commit unforgivable actions; they only foster more repulsion and disgust at what they are seeking to demonstrate.
By committing such actions, they are only creating more hatred for themselves primarily; as well as further distancing and surrounding themselves with a vicious circle of further infinite hatred
At this crucial moment, where we stand at the cross roads of doing our very best to comprehend the reasons for these condemnable actions; it is sincerely Hoped that decisive resolutions are identified whereby they are able to facilitate an effective mitigation right from the core roots of these elements, where they emerged.
"Understanding" the core elements relating to this process is one of the strategic and instrumental keys in effectively managing and regulating the process instead of solely combatting since the first process is to establish a platform upon which a firm foundation could be built; the foundation of Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity
It is pursuing an hopeful and practical process; whereby anticipating, innovating and embarking onto pursuing a practical approach for adeptly and resolutely dealing with such type of condemnable actions is being encouraged; Alas what has occurred cannot be recuperated, but the sacrifice that has been made by several innocent victims over the years reminds us and encourages us to stringently identify resolutions that could effectively harness the various factors effectively and implement a resolute approach in dealing / combatting with such condemnable actions decisively and practically.
It is more easily said than done; but every step taken in the direction of seeking to identify each resolution is essential and imminently approaching
Evolution is testament and holds evidential records of various events that have occurred and it is our duty to educate and inspire the concerned to seek to "Recognize" and "Understand" the immense potential value of each and every Life, since Life is extremely Precious and Splendid; and can "NEVER" be snatched away by these type of cowardly actions on any pretext or instance whatsoever.
Each and Everyone has the rightful privilege to Live and cannot become subject to what perpetrators of such condemnable actions think and decide, it is absolutely very wrongful, punishable to the maximum possible extents and unpardonable; (Although the deviation is there when reference is made to referring to the aspect of punishment, it is but natural that when all steps that are taken to make the concerned understand the significance and importance of reality and when they refuse to understand and persistently seek to establish their own agendas, then in such contexts, this is NOT permissible since there has to be Universal Harmony, Peace and Love that is accorded contentious precedence and pre dominance since the Universe provides us and bestows us each and every Moment with the very finest of virtues but when there is an interruption or attempts made by perpetrators to change the course of what is being manifested Universally, then the perpetrators are naturally SUBJECT to pay a price for their irresponsible actions, face the consequences; they need to be accountable and responsible and essentially "Understand" that defying the Universal Principles, The Laws of Nature is having a price that NEEDS to be paid)
It is not only retribution alone, it is fairness where no sides are taken, but what is just and unjust; since Nature never discriminates or favors one over another; but tends to remind and make one aware time and again that it makes one pay for one's wrong deeds whether now or later; but definitely has its own way of compensating those that have been made to endure and face unfortunate events due to the mindless actions taken by perpetrators; the distinguishing of those that are right and those that are wrong is already being journalized / recorded and will seek accountability accordingly.
I shall summarize the above comments on this note since it is an extensive appeal that consistently seeks to kindle the Hope for establishing Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity; If a reference has been made to certain tendencies that reflect accountability, this is natural, since every action that is taken is linked and bound to result in a reaction; so every action that is taken must be carefully assessed and taken explicitly on the basis of establishing Universal Hope, Peace, Trust, Love, Peace, Harmony, Progress and Prosperity; it is the pursuit of a mutual process and not solely for suiting one's agenda alone!
With sincere Hopes, Thoughts and Humble Prayers,
Vashi Ram Chandi
Hello SRK,
ReplyDeleteI did not like your comment on Mumbai terror attack. Today I heard your interview but I didn't get what you wanted to say. I think we should have some strong views on this sensitive matter. Next time please try to say something clearly on this matter.
Peace for peace;
ReplyDeletePeace for war;
Pieces are in Peace;
when war comes for peace;
Now if I go for peace when somebody else is declaring war, then thats another face of cowardness. Peace has ALWAYS come with expense of WAR. And I dont need to give evidences, for an educated person for that, do I? If you insist you can just scan on European History, simple as that isnt it?
I dont know what u re trying to prove by trying to have peace with Pak. Well, may be you have a soft corner for them, probably because of your religion. Please dont think that I am saying you are not Patriotic. People normally try to mix things, when they are not in first place. India has extended hand for peace many times, just Like Lord Krishna before the great war of Bharatha. and at the end of the day Peace came at the expense of WAR. Take it or NOT, Peace is just another face of the same coin, which has to be tossed to get rid of the other face of WAR.
dear shahrukh..we didnt receive any response from u regarding friendship wid terrorist country pakistan..
ReplyDeleteur response is important becoz u r one of 20 crore muslims of india..u can show them real picture..they will listen u ..they wont listen us..becoz u r also one of them..
one thing i want to tell u..if u can do movie like chak de or mr. khan..for islam..u should have dare to speak against islamic country pak also..becoz that is also truth like ur movies..
i m not against u or against muslim..i m telling u truth only..becoz the ppl like u can show real path to our muslim youth of india..and i didnt find any other muslim celebratiy bigger than u..so i wrote in ur blog..its not to hurt u..or its not against islam..its only truth from one indian
please respond