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Impact of Indian TV Channels on Pakistani Culture

What was that interesting was what she was watching. Yes, you guessed it: Star Plus, the channel which broadcasts all sort of specious cultural values which arent even apparent from their real lifestyle.

All the dramas seem to be for Venusians, telling them how can they advert jeopardy in their houses, making them watch Copper (Graphite rather) dreams with Gold on it.

The country where a person can kill his hunger well for Rs. 5/-, where the highly paid Instructors salary is Rs. 800/-, where there is a shortage of cloth to cover the body not because of glamour but poverty, where people lives on streets considering those as permanent homes, all of this is common not exceptional in this country, talks about family businesses with monthly turnover of Rs. 50,000,000/-. Believe me I am yet to hear amount less than mentioned.

The financial condition of the country is what is really disturbing me. Pakistan was separated from India on the basis of Two Nation theory. The theory which every one obliged to, the theory that stated the cultural or rather religious (Muslim culture is based on their religion) differences between the two, and demanded separation, being in accord with the theory. I think that the differences still exist; had they been volatile, the separation wouldnt have materialized anyway.

These Indian channels, penetrating so called Indian cultural values in us, which we watch so closely: the dressing is nothing close to what is done in Pakistan too much glamour in things has been involved by virtue of which the local channels have to introduce the same effect.

The children are learning to question privacy. Hindu cultural and religious values have begun to grow in our culture as well. Young children are seen saying Namashkar instead of the conventional Muslim Salam. Also the factor of feminine love is taking growth (only telling you my observation after the channels started; women were already mad before this advent with due respect).

The major disadvantages it can bring you is by spoiling the generation and making them think irrationally. For example, if a child questions something from those dramas, then are we in the capacity to answer it. The daughters of this community have been given a wrong dimension by this cultural war. Its infiltrating in them the vulnerabilities of Hindu women. The censor board of India has different policies which strictly conflicts with our cultural values. The trouble is that the ethical education is fiduciary responsibility of a mother, and of course, the mothers are getting excited with this new adventurism. If the roots get excited like this, I wonder what leaves we are going to see in the near future.

It was by time that the government banned those channels in Pakistan but I dont know why that ban was abolished; I think that the ban should be re-imposed so the basis of Pakistan can be kept intact.






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angbeen says on 2011-10-31 13:59:44 about indian channels
I would like to say that Pakistani Govt must ban these channels as they are spoiling our generation. Only Govt can stop this evil. It is natural that glamor attracts everyone.










angbeen says on 2011-10-31 13:24:01 about indian channels
I would like to say that Pakistani Govt must ban these channels as they are spoiling our generation. Only Govt can stop this evil. It is natural that glamour attracts everyone.










idrees says on 2010-12-07 12:16:48 about indian culture
anon i do agree with mohsin and the writer these channels should b immediately stop.the country vr people r dying due to hunger,no cloths.i don't believe that u r secular state u r Hindu state,vr other religion followers epically the Muslims r treated harshly.tel me who is the dominant people in politics ,bureaucracy ,in forces??










Don\'t Know says on 2010-06-17 18:10:01 about Above Said
One of You people has said that Change is obvious and we are predestined to accept that change but would you people heed on to my voice that;
Its not the matter of Pakistan but as the matter of fact every single individual under the sun has always been in the process of change since the evolution of the humanity. I firmly believe that Culture has the ability to be transformed and the wise always takes the lesson from the ongoing change and tries to get modified. So are we............










meow says on 2010-02-11 16:05:30 about reply to paki(jaah)
paki(jaah) perhaps ur a mentally retarded person, which is very obvious...mind behaving like an asshole urself and Learn to respect every culture if u want ur own culture to be respected! Besides its your damned country that sends those fuckers in ours!










An indian says on 2009-11-14 01:51:25 about Paki hypocrisy
Pakis watching indian channel is OK. But whining abt it and saying its not good and then again watching it is not good. Seriously, stop watching it if u dont like it. This is height of paki hypocrisy.










Indian says on 2009-09-16 23:45:02 about Pakis
bhenchodo










imraan says on 2009-08-18 16:34:25 about rantings of the ediot box

From the dawn of
civilization, all mankind all civilizations, have taken influences from each other.This will continue to happen till this world breathes out.

Cultural differences and ethnic diversity is a part of nature, thats how nature has made us, it is something to be cherished and enjoyed, not abuse or twisted.

But Man, the paragon of Animals, believes, that it is only he and his kind, who are the best, and wise, the most blessed, and spritual, and only it is only for him and his kind for whom the God's have created Heaven and Earth.

This is where things go wrong.

To support this unique belief system, Man has created Homespun Gods, Heaven, Hell, TV and his Selfrighteousness.

Befor slandering and twisting Religon's and Culture's or Ethniciti's.
Only if we could think,

that this is what has gone on from the dawn of History to this date, and for this there is truly there is no end.

If one could take a moment to think. This may make this world a happier and propoganda free zone.

Now wether human beings are supposed to be sensible or not,is another debate.

This century has been the marvel of Humans endvours. taking great leaps in crossing boundries, making discoveries, and made a whole lot of sifi toys to play russian rullet with. It shows amplitude of sense.

Wether we can creat peace and Harmony in this World is to be seen.

Wether we can unlearn the Hate, Prejudice, and Disrespect which we are tought for each other, that is to be seen.

Imraan










hina says on 2009-05-15 10:03:15 about indian channels
indian channels are jxt bulshyt like indians










mona says on 2009-03-15 11:42:52 about pakistani culture
The whole of pakistani culture is just modern and completely westernised. they say pakistan is an islamic country, are you kidding me? England is more islamic that pakistan. for instance, weddings in pakistan are completely done the way Hindu's or others cultures do them. if muslim pakistanis had their thinking caps on, they would know that most of the cultures and traditions are completely stupid and borrowed from other communities. Most pakistanis lack common sense, and yes i hope to offend in a sense that pakistanis , esp the muslim communities follow faith, instead of culture. Ever heard the phrase 'what will the neighbours say'? Well,Paki's take it to another level. Been there, done that. Screamed the house down!










rabi says on 2008-02-20 00:03:39 about impact of indian channels on pakistani socity
salam,

mohsin and all pakistani
mohsin u are absolutely right.Its time to think......










rabi says on 2008-02-19 23:58:29 about impact of indian channels on pakistani socity
salma










Anant Gowerdhan says on 2006-10-30 11:19:29 about Impact of Indian Channel
Hi Mohsin and other Pakistani friends, well this message is not blame you guys or not to support Indian channels. I agree that whatever Indian channels, especially Star Plus and Zee tv showing is trash, even I dont like saas bahu serials...well comming to the point of the culture I would like to share one information with my Paki friends that One of the Pakistani was my room mate in London for few months and we became very good friends and than I came to know about the situation of the Pakistan. The guy was 28yrs old and he did not know that in Azmer Sharif more than muslims hindu go and pray, and its not only a place there is a place khwaza moinuddin chishti dargah, here also more than hindu go. There is a Ganesh Temple in india where a muslim family does all worship....I mean to say do you believe there are two different Gods for us? if there are two Gods than why we both have same kind of creature two eyes, two ears...etc? do you know whats the meaning of a religion? it says believe in god and do all good things either its Muslim or Hindu or any other religion in this world.....I say Khuda Hafiz to my muslim friend, so does it mean I'm influenced with Muslim culture? or my friend comes to my home on Diwali and greet my family so does it mean he is influenced with Hinduism? I believe if you'll give respect to others culture than you'll get the same for your culture. Believe me they way we celebrate Diwali in India we celebrate Iid too...and as you said that if your child asks a question about Hindu culture you can not aswer it, its because you just dont want to know about anyother culture. but look at us if any child comes to us and asks about muslim culture we have answers because here we live togather like brother and know about each other's religion...so i believe you guys should also learn about other world's culture that never hurts it increases knowledge....










Ankit says on 2006-08-31 02:36:43 about Why you want to stop your mind to accept failure
I have read ur notes while i was looking for indian chennels online and realise that one Pakistany person got lots of faults in indian channels. We also believe that but can u stop that.. no because every one is entertaining from these channels and no metter it is india or pakistan or even bangladesh, women loves it. There is freedom for women to say in India as well as Pakistan and if you force to change it then ur nothing but crual Muslim follower.
I am saying salam and Khuda hafiz to every muslim friend of mine but never heard any Muslim friend saying Namaste. We always respect others culture but never expect any one just underestimate our culture.










ash says on 2005-10-16 14:45:46 about Indian TV influence on Pakistan
This is absolutely true Star plus is a Bekar plus










anon. says on 2005-02-22 02:15:04 about
By Terrorists, perhaps, you mean the people who were trained by American Forces and given weapons to.










paki(jaah) says on 2005-02-21 12:55:48 about indian TV influence on Pakistan
I agree indian programming is trash, but to say it affects your puny ass paki culture is silly - what culture does your rats ass country have except creating terrorists?










Guess Who says on 2005-02-15 16:44:34 about Indian TV influence on Paki...
As a Pakastani, you not I, I do understand your concern. Ancient and Religious cultures and Identification is important. However, I fail to see where you have proved your assertion that it is a direct planned assault on your people by Hindu Indian people. The world is changing all around each and everyone of us, not all changes are good, but we have to learn to accept "Change" and temper our judgement within the climate of change. Governmental Bans or Regulation has never proved to be of assistance to the general public at large, one Ban or Regulation only leads to another until the individual become imprisioned within his own home, mind, and community. Maintain the teachings of your faith and pass them on to succeeding generations and then let the individual make their place within these teachings and pray for the best.










anon. says on 2005-02-09 09:05:54 about
mr. mohsin, please keep ur mouth shut. we know how ' 'smart' u guys are and we know where ur brain is.










anon. says on 2005-02-09 08:53:03 about
mr. mohsin, please keep ur mouth shut. we know how ' 'smart' u guys are and we know where ur brain is.










anon. says on 2005-02-09 08:50:17 about
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MAgiC Man says on 2005-02-07 22:38:33 about Impact Of Indian Channels
I Agree










Mohsin says on 2005-01-30 14:26:18 about Impact Of Indian Channels....
The article written is 100% true. Mis Annie by sitting in some other place you cannot get the real picture of our Pakistan. The author is 110% write that the children here are being influenced by the abnoxious Indian programmes. Frankly speaking if you come to Pakistan, you will find this situation. We dont blame the hindus for this. We blame the whole Indian community for there propoganda against us. As everyone know, Indians are very smart, but not smarter than us. First try to get to the deapth and than comment on the issue.










Annie says on 2004-12-13 21:43:46 about inpact of indian channels on paki
hi came across this artcle in the course of my research on pakistan. i completely disagree wid the the views of the person who wrote this article. its is fien as far as saying that indian channels influence paki children but the way that hindu culture is portrayed in the article is just rediculous. to make ur point it dosn't mean that u can go on saying nonsense abt som1 else.
i'm not a hindu but i'am an INDIAN and i find it very offensive the way indian girls are potrayed in this article. in my opinion this article defies the ethics of journalism. and definately lacks research on the subject. my advice to the columnist is DO not gernalize ppl into categories evry1 is unique.









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