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No more of this. Promise.

Folks,

I feel really silly having to post a second account on a lousy verbal flirt who is so bloody full of himself. But his outrageous antics seem to have no fullstops, or commas even; and his idiotic fans are outraged at the drop of a hat, knowing they have very little ground to defend, and think they can substitute abusive lingo for reasoning..

So for them, this is the latest. The man was addressing mediapersons at Mumbai, after returning from his 'ghastly' trip, and he snubbed the allegations on the whole thing being a drama (finally someone had the sense to ask!), by the following comments.

"It wasn't a drama. I don't want publicity. I hate people who rake up religious issues for their personal gains. I don't want to sound pompous here but I don't need publicity to promote my movie. I am too big a star for that."


Is anyone laughing with me or am i alone?

But then sir, why did you wear that 'Om Shanti Om' t-shirt while watching a cricket match in the stadium and saw to it that the cameras spotted you in your luxury pavilion, jumping up and waving for every single shot, no matter who played it?

Why sir, do you go to every single product launch possible close to your new releases, and talk more about those movies, and quip unabashedly about other stars, than the product itself?

And why sir, did you call yourself India's biggest brand? Is it 'branding' as in publicity, or as in that medieval molten rod used to mark the behinds of donkeys? The latter makes perfect sense.

Anyone could cite countless activities he's done over the years to see to it that his weakening charisma (which is the only selling point of 99% of his movies), is displayed with tremendous prominence. Anyways the point is, he's landed himself in a soup, and he knows it.
Promoting is not a crime, but have the bloody balls to admit it. Both him, and his really fucked-up fans.


And if I still am the only one who's laughing, I've found company in rediff.com's Sudhir Bisht.
His fantastic article is at:
http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/aug/18/why-srks-detention-isnt-a-disaster.htm

And no more of he-who's-name-is-Khan. Promise.

24 comments:

Anwith.C.T said...

well.. my bro.. i was actually preparing a reply which was getting a little big..but then u posted another one before i could.. so here is a small one.. one i can surely say that v r not the ones using abusive lingo here in place of reason.. it would be a good idea to read wat u wrote once again... and about the statement.. every word of which is true.. he absolutely doesnt need a publicity stunt like this to promote his movie.. apparently an srk-karan movie hardly needs anything more than the names.
and the talk abt product launches and wearing tshirts was so silly.. i never thought i'd hav to tell an mba student that these things r the basics of promoting something.. and abt the rediff article..its more shit like the one u wrote.. another intellectual showing his dislike for the star.. no different in anyway..

and u might not like to admit but he is india's biggest global brand.. all he needs to do is to show up..

i'll post my detailed reply a little later as i am unable to find time now..

sad

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Anwith

Big or small, your comment will contain more outrageous grub than your star's routine blah blah. Trying to defend someone when you know you're on the wrong side of the equation is not a very sensible idea, i'd advice my little brother that. And surely i didnt learn that in MBA.
And thanks for that small lesson about the basics in marketing. But seems like you have cosily missed the part where the star said with an arrogance that sucks like himself, that 'he doesn't need to publicise his movies'. All i asked is, then why do it? Why show up? As usual, the replies from him or the fans have no connection with the original accusations. Same pompous nonsense.

And if what i posted is called abuse, you might do well to read some of the comments that followed it.

And of course, you are right. I hate him. And if Sudhir Bisht hates him too, i'm just happy at finding another sensible Indian.

And it is indeed sad you dont find 'time' to post your 'lengthy' reply. I am addicted to reading nonsense these days.

Thanks bro. Keep being foolish.

Anwith.C.T said...

*lemme get this straight.. in this case i certainly dont think hes on the wrong sidde of the equation..

*then.."i dont need publicity to promote my movies"..i think promoting something is wat publicity means..so v don need the kind of intelligence u possess to understand that he was speaking in context of the particular event. he has always maintained hes best at promoting nd marketing his products..so i din cosily miss anything..and thats y he shows up..

*and abt the abuse in the 'comments tjat followed'...ur talkin abt 2 cmnts of anurag.. oh my..suddenly word fuck becomes such an offensive one...

*now.. as u ppl suggest the crores of fans including me hav no sense at all..and my cmnts contained outrageous grub right.. but wud u care to tell me wat exactly.. and wat in my comment was not connected to the original accusation..

*agreeing to ur observation that i'm a fool and i wrote pompous nonsense.. i'd lik to tell u to keep ur advices to ur holy self.. spare me.. i'll stay on whichever side i prefer to be on..

*and the blog clearly indicates who is arrogant and 'so full of himself'..

i'm replying not coz this shit deserves any.. but jus to make sure my silence doesnt indicate i'm agreeing to all this..

sad

Rakesh said...

The episode is blown out of proportion by the media and few anti - shahrukh folks . These sort of incidents has to condemned , if this happened with SRK , it can happen to me or you tomorrow . Obviously everybody is aware of the fact that who are the biggest racists on the planet . I dont understand the reason why few people here are targeting and hurting him . sitting in the couch in your living room and enjoying the fun on television is really a joyful experience .Just got to imagine if you were in his shoes . So much of atrocities are happening to Indians across the world , Have you forgotten about the recent assaults on indians in Australia ? SRk is an indian first , then a superstar , secondly how do you call his fans as dumb ? have you made a detailed study on each and every fan of his ? Terrorism & surveillance is definitely a matter of concern , but there should be a way to handle those , You are bound to respect a man's name and his faith .

Anurag said...

well though athulct has not stuck to the title of his new post...i decided i would do that...

and write no more about this anymore...not that i m bored of it...cos i really dont need to enlighten anybody out there...its okke to have different view points...only suggestion dont always assume that others are wrong.

I didnt read the article whose link u have put up there...btw who is he??? Did he get any publicity or more views to his articles by writing on SRK??but i guess u wont be bothered about such lil things...btw hating someone makes u a sensible Indian....tat sure is news to me...lol...i got to start doing that rite now.

Also i guess u are refering to me in the first para...as an idiotic fan using abusive lingo...lol...tats so funny considering i didnt even write half the abuses that i can mouth....lol
And about being abusive, nonsensical, idiotic and not having reasoning power...well point taken...do u actually think i give a damn wat anyone thinks of me...lol...so jst fuck off!!!

Btw i m in a fix nw...which of ur post sucked more...this one or the previous one???
After a deep thought i guess it has to be this one...the previous one had at least something interesting...(the full form of MBA)...lol

Anyways i m sure u wont stick to ur title...i m ready to bet on it...lol

Unknown said...

'Angelina is coming to town soon. I would like to frisk her since I know what it means to go through such an ordeal.' ---- Shah Rukh Khan...

Do that to some one else jackass... do that to the cop who did it to you and not her...

Another wet dream.... He'd better keep his hands to himself... Jolie???

This is what I call publicity .... Is he trying to get the same review which Akshay got from Denise Richards... " Oh, Akshay is such a lovely kisser... he is the best in bollywood..."

Jolie on Shah Rukh..." Oh, he is so good at frisking... he is the best in bollywood.. "

He is also good at something else... being a jerk on most occasions...

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Anwith:

It is upsetting to see the only sibling of mine drawing double standards in his choices. You always have let your heart rule your head, and
people like that do not deserve the luxury of reasonable argument. So please continue living in your dreamland and keep throwing in outrageous accusations against others who you don't fancy. I distinctly remember that preposterous comment u made at our breakfast table and the fight that ensued. If you had used half of that twisted logic to find out the farce in this one, you wouldn't have been trying to make a fool out of yourself. But as i sadly understand, there's no point in talking to you. So, With all due respect, Fuck off.


@ Rakesh:

Brother, i have loads of respect for you. Which is why it is tragic that a sensible person like you are trying to defend something that is so very obvious. I have never said what happened is right, nor have i singled out this person for any reason. It is his reaction and the ones that followed in all the media, and the hue and cry raised by everyone around when (as you said) this happens to a lot of us, that i find atrocious and amusing at the same time. If you still prefer to remain oblivious and blind, I'm okay with it. Sorry to hear that though.


@ Anurag:

You are one person i must stop arguing with (on any subject, whatsoever), cos since the advent of Marconi's radio communication you are a revelation of sorts. It is a matter of mystique that nothing ever seems to cross the borders of your titanium skull, other than the ones you prefer to send in. It is okay to be ignorant, but not really so to be ignorant and happy about it. But since you have a readymade answer that 'you don't give a fuck' that overflows with an attitude that sucks like your superstar, i have nothing to tell you. Its a wonder that you managed to stay alive thus far.
And i'm not a retard to talk about this person anymore than required. If you notice, i havent even mentioned his name anywhere. And if i comment on it, its only because i'm not used to taking nonsense standing.
Sorry bro. Get well soon...


@ Suresh:

Kudos sir. I almost forgot to mention that. What a $%^&*bag isnt he? Ha ha ha..

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Revathy:


It was incredibly funny to read that flurry of responses. Lovely work darling.. Keep it up..

Anurag said...

@ athulct

You really made my day dude...i m laughing my ass out here nw...thanks to ur reply...

U knw wat i was pretty sure ur reply would be something like this...u r getting predictable...lol

You want to stop arguing...good for u...but at least take time to understand what the actual reason might be...its ur way or the highway...rite...i prefer the highway and if tat makes me a radio...fine with me and would even prefer to be ignorant and happy.

And about my sucking attitude...as u said...i managed to live this far somehow...would be fine here after also...so dont worry abt that.

I aint sure abt the retard part...go check with some doctor...lol...oh i thought u were in the harry potter mode..."he who should not be named"...lol

Btw y havent u written a post about aamir khan sitting with medha patkar and pretending to support the narmada cause and trying to gain publicity???i can double guess your answer....hahaa...and u hate double standards...very funny and amusing.

Btw dnt be sorry...and ya would get well soon...as soon as u tell me what i m suffering from???Is it swine flu???

Anurag said...

@ Suresh

Is Angelina coming to town...fuck man...i didnt knw tat

Being a jerk...is kind of okke...i guess no one is perfect (exceptions might be certain perfectionists...who assume they are perfect)...btw i m the biggest jerk i have come across...lol

Btw is SRK a jerk too...i dnt think so...and abt the comment part it is really amusing but can it be true...the answer would be no again.

Btw u certainly seemed to have jumped a few places in act's rating...lol

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Anurag:

You have no idea how hard it is for me to restrain from writing my mind. But since the blog is mine, and you have been a gracious guest, I love you.

And you seem to have another misconception. Swine flu is not the flu affecting swines. So i guess you are fine. And even otherwise, it is curable.

Unfortunately yours isn't.

Rakesh said...

I am not an ardent follower of shahrukh khan or his movies but you cannot rule out his "Stardom" atleast in india .A similar incident happened with our ex- President mr Abdul kalam . He dealt the issue rather diplomatically . You got to respect the fact that everybody do not react in the same fashion , that's why people are unique in their own ways . Calling him "jack ass " itself depicts the mindset of people here . Had this incident happened with mr Aamir khan , how would have many of you reacted ?.More than the incident its the hatred on SRK that people are expressing with their stance on this issue . I dont have to vouch for or defend SRk here , he has been in the industry for couple of decades now , and his throne is absolutely secure and unchallenged . He is the biggest brand in India . So it dosent matter if few cross section of people throws the kitchen sink at him . Even jesus was crucified , so with a lesser soul like shahrukh its understandable.

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Rakesh:

I have seen your types aplenty. And it is no wonder why Revathy gets into a tussle with you everytime you two chat.

It is not really cute to be diplomatic. It just means you have nothing to do with the subject in question and you are taking a side for the sake of it.

And rather than asking us what if it was Aamir, you should put the same question to the other faction. I have absolutely no doubt they would have cried out "publicity, publicity". If you dont think so and still want to act cute, be my guest.

And thanks for comin in and reading. I feel great.

Rakesh said...

you still havent got my point . I am not speaking in terms of his stardom here , i am considering him as an Indian who received bitter treatment from whites . So what do you want ? you want people to support your viewpoint ? Such incidents happens only with Asians in USA , where they suspect everyone as terrorists ? I dont think any foreigner who travelled to india might have received similar treatment . As i said earlier you are just showing your frustration against an individual called SRk , nothing more than that.

Anwith.C.T said...

my brother..i think u shud be a little more specific wen u giv replys and stop giving lectures abt the character of d ppl who cmnt on ur blog..

double standards wer exactly...

and u r talking to me abt heart ruling the head.. funniest thing i've heard this week..

and ur argument is so reasonable that u've not talked abt the whole issue in any of ur replys.

oh and u remember the fight..great i thought may be u forgot it to soon.. obviously u've got very sensible company indeed....

well my twisted logic certainly tells me a lot of other things..but obviously i dont think they r worthy of ur time..

and anyways ur ears and eyes r fixed with filters which take in exactly wat it wants and throws away the rest..so its no good either

and u do understand there is no point talking to me..glad ur the one stopping it here..

sorry for wasting ur time and mine as well..
but here r a few signing off notes

*abt the issue.. get d full story especially d part abt the indian embassy thing... also juhi n kjo r not the only ones who came up.. mahesh bhatt, vishal dadlani, pchops and many others did.. and note wat vishal said(a 2 second google search wud've done d job in place of a 2hr interrogation..)
americans need to start showing respect to the icons of other country's(both sensible and not so)..it wud also save them a lot of time..he he
and ask any frequent US flyer..he'll tell u that us security offcls at especially smaller ap's r the most ignorant n arrogant of their kind..

*now to other things...plz read rakesh's last 2 cmnts once more well..

and next time plz dont make things so obvious(personal grudges) as turns it out to be funny in not quite the intended way
and think a bit bfor making all those lousy cmnts abt everyone around..

ever heard abt something called "DIGNITY IN DISAGREEMENT"..not very likely i think...

anyways u and ur 'sensible' fans hav a nice time reading writing and reading.. my reply was an impulsive one..on 2nd thots i think i shoulnt hav.. anyways i'm happy with all the bad qualities i possess as long as it doesnt bother others too much..

so here is a sorry for
*being foolish
*showing double standards
*being not reasonable
*and not living up to ur expectations as ur only
sibling..

i'm now fucking off as u suggested..

cheers!!!!!!!!!

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Rakesh:

You have no idea what my point was either. And its clear you don't want to know it. You would do well to read my previous post. I have never supported the act by the officials and i have never viewed it in a discriminative or racist angle. I am not faux-patriotic or being silly by doing so. It is a standard procedure in US and anyone randomly selected is supposed to go through it, be it Jesus Christ or your man. My only quip, and it was funnily put, that it was blown way out of proportion for obvious reasons. It is otherwise called opportunism. And your paras on Asians and terrorism are all so passe and cliched. You have no idea how all of it works, and you're being fed by stupid articles and patriotism-inducing doses of crap, and you visibly are responding to it like a very sick person. And i don't want people like you to agree with me. Whats the point in being better then? Sorry to sound 'pompous'!!


@ Anwith:

I guess you have not understood what i meant by the breakfast fight. That was long ago and displayed to me a really corrupt side of your thinking. And that is where double standards are evident like crystal. Sorry to bring in character dissection, cos i believe a man's thoughts and actions are directly related to his persona. If it works otherwise for you, sorry.

Some things for your understanding. If you find this a tedious lecture, sorry for that too.
* For yours and Vishal Dadlani's understanding, the interrogation procedure is not an online exam, and not something to messed around by checking facebook profiles.
* I have no contacts with frequent flying Indians. Neither have i heard of Dignity in Disagreement.
* And intentional or not, as long as my posts seem funny to you, i am gratified.
* And i have read Rakesh's comments thrice over cos of our insisting, and i seem unable to find anything worth 50 pence.
* And me and my sensible friends have had a ball of a time. Thank you for that.
* Also if you have the time, please do care to check who started taking it personal.
* And if my lines were the funniest you heard this week, you obviously haven't read the papers. It is no wonder then.
* And sorry for not behaving well, and posting lousy posts and comments.

Bye.

Rakesh said...

Exactly ! and Athul you are getting over animated with your replies man .You should have the heart to take things in the right spirit , that's how you debate ,not by offending people .It will only leave a negative impression on you . I get the feeling that more than SRK you are perturbed the fiasco . why did you drag revathi into this discussion ? you took our chats on a serious note ? that explains everything . I dont have anything left to talk on this absurd topic . And i dont think i have to correct whatever i have expressed in my previous posts . . I will stick with what i said coz "My Name is Rakesh "

Athul Chathukutty said...

@ Rakesh:

If i am supposed to take every offense coming my way just because it is my blog, i am sorry but i find it quite difficult. And whatever i wrote was in jest and my readers took it to a different level.
But I have only one thing to clarify to you. I dragged her into it because i had good reason. Sorry if i was mistaken.
And i never asked anyone to correct their thoughts. Your life. Your business.

And my name is Athul Chathukutty. And that makes a difference.

Rakesh said...

@

Revathy ,

I thought of not responding on this topic anymore but since you have meddled into this , i got to tell you something as well . I dont have to play a Devil's advocate on this issue to impose my opinion on you folks. You got to explore the art of debating first , so that you can come up with some sensible counters . Its pretty vivid that yourself and Athul are bigtime haters of SRK . You were waiting for sniff of a chance to pounce on him . i am repeatedly reminding you guys " I am not a Fanatic " .But it doesn't mean that i have the licence to blabber about a Man who has won millions of hearts across the world , and his case is genuine. Mind you he is VVIP , The Airport authorities should have some basic information regarding the VVIP who is going to arrive on that particular day . And his vist must have been planned ahead , not that he just landed there out of the blue . Its a major lapse from the authorities .And he did coporate with them for the security check , but they prolonged the agony for nearly two hours which is quite ridiculous. And remember it was not SRK who created the fuzz. When he was asked about the incident he reacted in his own manner. It was a sensational news for the media that all news channels came up with different versions of the story. Even top diplomats condemned with what happened to him , so me as well as millions of his fans dont care a hang about what two of you feel.......ADios .

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Anwith.C.T said...

good..so all is understood..thats great.. but yes its not an online xam..but neither was it abt any procedure either..afterall it was jus abt internal security right.. anyways leave it.. i once again apologise for gettin into it.. i'll try my best not to argue with u anymore..promise.. bye..:-)

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Media-Entertainment-/Entertainment/Nothing-to-declare-but-Im-SRK/articleshow/4918996.cms

Anurag said...

@ Revathy

Hey thanks for the compliment that i m similar to SRK...lol
Btw the illusion that i have abt not giving a fuck abt wat ppl think of me...and arguing abt wat happened to SRK...how are these related??? Being a SRK fan i am clearly missing the point...so pls throw some light on it...so that this senseless SRK fan can understand what was so contrary in his comments.
Btw i m not sure wat ppl 'who dnt give a fuck' do...well i actually abstain from conforming...so havent gone around taking a poll of the things that i should do or not do.
Dnt be sorry...cos i m not...eventhough according to u my life is a mess with contradictions all over it...i prefer it the way it is and also i am too lazy to change anythin even if it is wat u say it is.So keep ur sorry for someone/somewhere else were it means something...dnt waste it on me.

Anurag said...

@ athulct

i have always failed to understand how u always assume the things to be hard for u and easy for us guys.

Being ur guest is the greatest honour i can ever think of...and that is the only reason why i have consciously tried to tone down some of my comments and replies.

The last para of the reply to Revathy is relevant for u too...so pls read it...cos i m lazy to type it again.

Athul Chathukutty said...

@Anurag:

I get it bro.
I rest my case.
Love you.

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