Ok. let me again address these comments one by one
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first Chetan Bhagat wasnt seeking credit he was seeking publicity which he got in the end went home happy and gay. After all he wanted his book 5 point someone and the latest book to sell like hot cakes. The fact that it was a publicity gimmick was proved when in tbe end Bhagat silenced himself by apologizing when he realised that he ahd got the requisite publicity. The magnitude of credit which was his due he got as his name appeared in the end of the movie. As per the movie contract also there was no such clause where it was written that Bhagat's name shall appear in bold and that too in the beginning. Also he was paid the requisite money as the story was bought all in accordance with the rules.
Me: There can be two theories.
1) There was so much pressure from industry giants that the writer must have succumbed to the situation.
2 He really wanted publicity. But what for? He already had enough.
The point about writing about C.B was not for supporting him as an individual. But don't these industry people really themselves raise a lot of hue and cry that they are in derth of stories.And when some one is giving them a story they are acting so much narrow minded.
Watch any movie based on Stephen King's novel and suitable credit is given to him. He is paid enough also. Some other person writes the script. But they never do their funny experiments. They are BIG hearted perhaps.
In fact writing is a profession in India - the most ignored. Writers should be promoted in this country.
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second the movie doesnt deride either the students,their parents or the teachers. There is elucidation of the fact that those children who resort to rote learning and just mug up at the last minute dont always make for intellectual individuals.
Also these days parents have imposed streamline careers for their offsprings. Either the child must be a doctor or an engineer. Dabbling in other fields means wastage of time. Such parents must be ridiculed in the right earnest. Children should carve out careers in those fields where their interests lie not where their parents' intersts lie.
Me: Muggers never get passed even. The person who was shown as mugging was also shown among toppers. Ask any top level studnet about any concept. He or she will explain it upto satisfaction also.
second thing : Presentation matters. No body is going to read your mind. But your answer books only. And if a person understands a thing why can't he write it on paper!
3rd thing: revision is different then cramming or mugging.
4th: Parents - What a teen ager knows. Parents has seen life. And if they ask their children to become doctors or engineer even that is not wrong at all. Many of them become so. And those who fail to do so they still land in good jobs. This area provided most of the jobs.
Apart of this if some parents will ask their children - do what you like, the child may wrongfully want to become a movie star. And every one knows the truth what happens there.
creative fields have cut throat competitions and they are matter of chance. If you dont believe me go watch - chance pe dance.Everyone can't be Sahid kapur. But many can be Doc, Ers , Teachers, and so on so forth. So this is a bit exaggerated things about parents.
3
Raising the points of teachers. Although teachers want their pupils to scale unparallel heights but they must not encourage so much competition and a cooker environment where there is no scope of innovative thinking. Teachers of this type were made fun of in the movie ie those who lay emphasis on only book reading.
Me: This is a good point. And my saying is - Do such teachers exist?
Well No. I never met in my life. They deliver their lectures and go. If we do good they praise us and for bad things – they scold us. What else do we expect from them!
So the movie has given a message – All teachers are Viruses. But in fact majority are Bacteria.
(yes for the sake of comedy – its cool. But people are saying this movie gives - message! Can’t get.)
And There is a proverb – no one dies of hard work.
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There is no adulation for and glorification of outrageous and lethargic students. Since the core interest of those students laid elsewhere they did not develop interest in what was taught to them and once they delved into a field which was their cup of tea they became successful a very plausible and true notion which holds true even in our cases.
Me: Every one in an IIT gets a job. 100%. Whether they are interested in it or not.
2nd thing why would one come into it if he or she is not interested.
In reality everyone wants to go to iits. Sometimes even their parenst don’t know what it is!
5
I only agree with your last point that its a good comedy. It also highlights the flaws of the system in a very satirical way, the best way to leave an impact in a country like India.
Me: Yes. It’s a good comedy. Because student like Rancho doesn’t exist in reality. But only in movies.
One can not become topper without putting hard work.
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The conclusion is that parents who impose strict regulations on their children must be ridiculed, others who are liberal and carefully gauge and assess the limitaions of their child must be applauded.
Me: agreed. But in reality every one in the end respects their parents. (Don’t get misled by teen years)
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Because profession must be such that u derive pleasure while working so that eventually monetary satisfaction can also be reached.and thats what this brilliant movie signifies. Those teachers must be applauded who closely monitor their pupils' progress and do their duty well by explaining their subject so well that a laggard can also grasp what is taught, other teachers must not be cynicized but seen as flowing with the tide, since their criticism would be wrong.
Me: Ask a teacher, doctor, engineer, mba, etc. and you will get – Main kahan fans gaya yar?
Ironically no one appears happy but in truth everyone is proud of their profession. And if a person have money , happiness follows. Otherwise poverty would not have been called a problem!
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Those students must be mauled who waste the teachers' and their parents time and money by being in the field in which they have talent but still lack the desire to excel and exhibit lack of hardwork and patience, others who work hard and know their destination must be doffed hats at.
Me: Parmesh is a good actor. What’s he doing in life science.? (LOL).
Anyways its the point of view and consciousness that matters. Being a movie critic I analyzed the movie to the core and understood its hidden meaning to the full and found out that it counters just those points which are written as drawbacks in this blog entry.
Me: You are the future of criticism!
Sandeep:
A knowledge about our sytem of education which showing that the students with 80-90% or above are considered as brillent students. Below this percentage students are treated as average or ......... means they dont have so much knowlegde and they can not do anything with these percentage. But i dont think that getting a good marks in written exams is a good criteria for measuring the intelligency of a student
Me: Yes this I agree. But examination criteria is 70% O.K. And high scorer are generally good students also. But never mind these days there are entrance exams. If one really has knowledge they will get through it. And others – well they can also excel in other fields – life is full of oppurtunities.
Prachi:
its actually hard to believe d movie is in any way a retelling or an adaptation of d book "5.sm1" which i personally dint find exactly funny or evn likeable...wat s evn more remarkable r comments made by Bhagat pre n post production of 3idiots, [which has showcased d true Indian orthodox mindset (n also d true Indian crisis) in a very commendable manner] n d same r d very proof of his actual intentions...abt d issue of glorifying rebellion among students, its quite comprehensible y teachers n parents may share ur viewpoint
Me: Well which book have you liked so far ma’m (LOL).
And glorifying rebellion – I never asked students why they bunk the classes. Rebels you know!
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P.S: I wish your answers were as long as your comments or even half the length.
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