Friday, May 8, 2015

Saalaa man Can!

This post has taken a very long time in coming.One has stewed over and over on the  various things one could pen down,without seeming to sound very pessimistic;But every time one feels there is hope one is forced to re-look, realign themselves to the though,somethings can never change.


With a new found passion in behavioral psychology ,psychotherapy and counselling , pursuing "higher education" in the same,one was taught that it is not for psychologists to form an opinion.Human behavior from the perspective of the father of all psychologists "Sigmund Freud" has enumerated that,all behavioral adult problems are in fact deep rooted in childhood experiences.Freud proposed that physical symptoms are often the surface manifestations of deeply repressed conflicts.Largely sexual in nature.

These repressed feelings surface as defense mechanisms when one is found behaving abnormally,or rather expressing a behaviour which is not the norm of society.So dear Mr.Salman Khan , what is the reason behind your spectrum of such diverse behaviour? Repressed feelings from childhood ? 

Interestingly in one of the classes, the teacher did an analysis of actors , their hidden repressed personalities and the roles they choose on screen,and how to understand the "human" being on basis of this.

She enumerated that most of Sanjeev Kumar's films had an inherent element of the big brother,"I am there for all"or "Dependable,understanding" concept.As compared to Rajesh Khanna who chose "Romantic hero,always misunderstood, tragic love" concepts. Of course one can easily classify Amitabh Bacchhan's films to be "I shall get my way, either through humor,charm or anger" or "avenging angel" persona.We moved on to directors Karan Johar who she analysed having largely "triangulated,bisexual references" or a Yash Chopra films to portray "extramarital affairs,pushing morality subtly,unrequited romance".Shyam Benegal "would always break the mould" thinking radically,just wanting to be different,elite.All these with a strict norm that,the behaviour display, is indeed a referral point ,to understand the person behind the thought and definitely not be judgmental. Time and again it was drilled into our heads that psychotherapists cannot be judgmental or opinionated,  even if dealing with criminals, as we were counselors.It was not ours to do justice.Ours was a vocation only to help the human,understand himself better.

People who may read this blog(if at all there are any)can do a quick analysis of these human behaviour elements against the actor/personalities mentioned and strangely enough one would find a pattern. So on similar lines if one were to look at the roles which Salman Khan chose; Maine Pyaar Kiya (do gooder,nice boy),Andaz Apna Apna (charming rouge,nice boy),Biwi ho toh aisi/Biwi No 1(charming rouge,nice boy),Hum Aapke hain Kaun/Hum Saath Saath hain/Kuch Kuch hota hai(Nice boy),Body guard/Ek Tha Tiger/Kick/Dabanngg series(charming rogue,violent do gooder,Niceboy)

All his films he has chosen to be a "Nice Boy"!Strange that, for a man pushing 50,who is known for frequent verbal fracas,violent outbursts,unstable relationships,outwardly charitable activities,he apparently thinks of himself as a kid ;His tantrums, his quotes,his interviews,his giggling,his demeanor all point out to the child in him!Can it be true that this actor never grew up and lives in his own fantasy world?Can it be because of that he went dumbly with all acts right from running away after the accident,to crazy defence arguments including framing his driver?

Are you truly a nice boy?Just a small star kid and you actually believe you are the true "do gooder" albeit being mis-understood? Then please do answer some simple questions;Why did you drink and drive?What prompted you to bash your true love that she had to leave you?What were those black bucks to you, that you had to shoot them for game?Why did you crush Nurullah Mohammed Sharif ?Why did you run away from the scene along with your cousin?Why did you say that the tyre burst or a crane fell on these people ?Why did Ravindra Patil disappear,and subsequently die of TB? Why did you try to say Ashok Singh was at the wheel?

If one were to keep aside psychoanalysis and look at the way how "mass hysteria" for a so called super star has subterfuged justice, it appears that law is indeed different for stars and for other commoners.Especially in India.Offences against this "nice boy" are a)Drunk driving b)Illegal driving without license c)Criminal act of killing endangered species d)Physical abuse e)Perjury.

Those who argue that he has indulged in multitude of charity acts, contributed to bringing up a street kid as his own family, has been the "bhai"(big brother) to aspiring music directors,wannabe actors, and why should he be sentenced for his crimes when multitude criminals are walking as we talk ,please remember one thing, it wasn't you who died under his wheels.It might as well have been.The laborers ,poor who were affected by his irresponsible cowardly act,will continue to suffer in ignominy,poverty and misery. Hypocrisy being Bollywood everyone including Mr Aamir Khan who sometimes pretends to be the messiah of masses has expressed support for this "nice boy".Not one has asked what happened to the victims.

As regards to the judiciary in India ,HC suspending his sentence and granting him bail , eminent lawyers such as Satish Maneshinde,Mahesh Jethmalani,Harish Salve,Majeed Memon,et al. you werent killed either.Just that justice was.The blindfold has changed colors and scales are tilted indeed.We cant get away but Saala man can!






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