Green White and TV
thoughts on the tv-realityArchive for January, 2009
Sari-wearing violinist
Yes, not only that..she is also a ghost!
Before you get freaked out, I am referring to a drama serial–not an actual experience. ’The Ghost’ stars Sania Saeed as the ghost draped in warm red sarees, and is directed by Baber Jawed. It airs on Sundays in the evenings.
No NEWS …..is really a good news!
Our new found abundance of news channels is making us more aware of our surrounding than ever before.
As we are getting satisfaction that , first time after sixty years important people are being questioned on live TV. Even when we know at the end they will make all investigations and questions go hush hush , it still gives a commoner some sense of control.
At the same time too many News Channels are kind of over emphasising every thing, and making a NEWS when there is not any.
Lets try to be more creative , ” makhi per makhi marna ” is not good idea in a long run.
Try more productive side of media about problem solving not only talking about it.
In a country like ours having a platform is a big opportunity, but at the same time it is a bigger responsibility as well.
Sonia Rehman… new favourite for our tv producers
We don’t have anything against her , but dont understand why she kept getting cast as a beautiful damsel, while damsels are playing side roles… are they consciously trying to give our all middle aged, little overweight ladies some hope?
While acting is not her forte , as an anchor she is good.
Love interest for romantic hero… spare us please! We need new faces on our tv screens.
Gaza:wearing the black & white kaffiyeh
Political or Fashion statement?
Last I checked the Palestinian kaffiyeh represented the Palestine’s struggle for freedom.
However, recently I have seen the scarf knotted over more and more slim,seductive shoulders in music videos, and fashion shows. I guess like the (in)famous Che image plastered all over t-shirts in the West, only the wearer can tell if they are sporting a political or style statement.
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If you are interested in reading up on the topic, here are some posts that I found useful:
>>An excellent post on the historical significance of the Kaffiyeh in a Palestinian context.
>>An article on the sudden popularity of the black and white scarf in towns like Toronto.
>Swedenburg on Celebrities like Cameron Diaz sighted wearing the kaffiyeh
>Article on the scarf becoming ‘hip-hop chic’ in and around New York
>Article on the meaning of the Kaffiyeh, plus the 2008 Dunkin Donuts ad controversy
Khay for Khabardar!
