The constant increase in adoption of Indian culture has drawn my attention. Some people do it intentionally whereas some do it unintentionally but either ways its harming our morals and values. Certainly these trends are indicative of an interest that has existed for generations. The post-partition Pakistan saw its people enchanted with Indian cinema, as our film industry struggled and eventually dwindled into oblivion.
Undoubtedly, the Indian industry is far better than ours. Sadly, our government has failed to provide any platform where our talents can be promoted. This makes our singers and actors move to a well developed industry which they find right in their neighbourhood. Though these two nations have the same origin but they are entirely different when their cultures become the subject. Indian media portrays a nation of fairly educated musicians, actors and sportsmen, forcing many of our celebrities to undergo image improvement.
Encouraged by the success of Indian celebrities endorsing commercial products, our corporate sector has begun to use film and pop stars to catch the fancy of the audience. Moreover, one should get it that wearing saris with backless blouses would not make you look like Katrina Kaif when you are not. Your real beauty lies within and will only be identified if you promote your culture or else you will just make a fool out of yourself.
Even young children these days question why pheras dont take place at the wedding. Ordinary people do not get a chance to represent our values and unfortunately people who do get a chance, they do not avail it properly. This indeed is a worrisome fact and action must be taken against it before its too late.
MEERAL ATHAR BUTT
Lahore
