Comments on: Shakti Main Shakti Hai?

By: Poonam

Poonam — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:20:25 +0000

True Tarun that they are turning into another Tehelka but just today I was reading the Times of India and the India TV head guy, Rahul Sharma, or someone was saying that this was the last sting operation on Bollywood. In fact that they had more, but the idea that “casting couch” happens has now been shown enough. He also said that he was against showing Aman Verma’s tape as well. That’s interesting that he didn’t want it to happen but still couldn’t stop it.

Went to your site, but didn’t see any new post. Hope to see it soon.

So you thimk that Preity’s answer wasn’t good either Ankur? Glad to see that someone also agrees on this.

I am sorry to hear Mannat that you had so many problems with submitting the comment, but I am glad that it finally came through. It is good that they did bring the right light to the casting couch issue, but I feel that India TV didn’t do a good job making sure that no one points fingers @ them. They should have saved themselves with the issues such as that they cut a few scenes, the whole six months stalking, etc…Now Shakti is saying one thing…India TV is saying another..it seems that the job they did was good but sloppy.

I totally agree with you on what you said about the glamour in this industry. I think girls think that this is the best way to make $$, its a good career in the sense you are dancing/singing, in the elite status group by hanging out with top directors/actors/actresses, and then are willing to take any step to get there. Really sad, isn’t it?

By: Ankur Raheja

Ankur Raheja — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 02:22:50 +0000

Somebody told me, similar thing has been depicted in this year’s movie “Page 3″

Seems Mr Shakti got inspired

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P.S. This is my post # 200 on NP.com, where’s my gift

By: Mannat

Mannat — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 18:16:03 +0000

This is the third time I am posting this comment…for some reason, every time I hit ‘say it’, my computer hangs up:irked:.
Anyways…I really can’t believe that Shakti Kapoor is such a pervert. SKUNK:censored:!
As far as how Preity defended herself…I think she believes in ‘asie logon ke kya mooh lagnaa hai”:yes:. But yes, Shakti Kapoor should be banned from the film industry:yes:.
I am sure ‘casting couch’ is very common. The glamour of the entertainment industry is attracting so many young girls and those already in there (people like Shakti) are taking undue advantage of that.
I really don’t think what the TV channel did was wrong:no:. Afterall thanks to them that the true face of this ‘reel & real life’ villain came to be known to everyone. They might have done this to gain publicity for their channel…but isn?t it all about winning in this cat & mouse race. You have to gain a competitive edge to be better than the others (in this case the other TV channels).

By: Ankur Raheja

Ankur Raheja — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:57:48 +0000

I was able to get the last lines, that were repeated by News Channel…

Really, Preity need to defend herself ina better way

By: Tarun

Tarun — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:39:42 +0000

now-a-days India TV become new Tehelka, whatever Shakti said it was really shameful ….you can also check my blog for similar post (my views).

By: Poonam

Poonam — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:05:34 +0000

Do check it out Rashu…love to hear what you have to say. Even I think that it happens but I really don’t think that the actresses that he has named have done it. Aishwarya Rai has such a problem having kissing scenes in her movies, how can it be that she is ready to have sex for a role?? Especially when she first started, she could have gotten whateer role she wanted after being Ms. World. Rani Mukherjee comes from a film family, I really don’t think she would have done it either. Preity Zinta — did she do it? I think she is smarter than that but she did come out of the blue. Let’s hope that she didn’t do it.

Thanks! Stupid mistake on my part. I made the change and noted your name.

Yes he is a shameful fellow Ankur. I wasn’t really impressed with Preity’s remarks. She could have said much more.

Very interesting thoughts Prasad. It is possible that Preity did not want to ruin her image with this hence kept it at a minimal. Still am not sure about it. I still feel a bit more could have been said. I read about Aman Verma. You think he was framed? I don’t think that Shakti was framed but am not really sure about Aman.

Yep the technique used by India TV was wrong. They really didn’t cover themselves at this point that they have released the video. In fact if they would have thought about this a bit more clearly, they could have gotten Shakti quite good.

Thanks Ankur for the articles!

Do watch the video Mona. I would love to hear what you have to say on this matter. The casting couch is known that is happened, in a way its good that this has been brought in the open, but the way Shakti degraded those actresses & directors with no proof is just wrong.

I could hear just fine Ankur. Its not as clear as it could be, but you can hear what they are saying.

Haan sahi hai Kaush, hota toh hai, par kuch karna toh chaiye! Some action should be taken on this otherwise yeh toh hota hi rahega — which is not right either! So let’s see what they do, ban Shakti, or do something else.

By: kaush

kaush — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 05:56:08 +0000

I think everyone has been aware of the casting couch for long. But this is the first time it has been actually exposed. I also think Shakti Kapoor was serious. However, I saw the video and he talked about Aishwarya, Rani, and Preity. That shown on national television was something! He was probably just saying that to convince the girl!
Downright cheap. But hota hai. Kya kare!

By: Ankur Raheja

Ankur Raheja — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 03:20:33 +0000

The video is not audible…

By: Mona

Mona — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 02:27:20 +0000

ohoo this is really interesting news … actually I have read some articles related about this, girls can do anything just to get a role in a movie.

I like your analysis It’s really a good one. Yeah I guess I read some articles about bad attitudes of Shakti. I haven’t watched the video, I am in the office at the moment. Definately I will try to watch it during lunch time or after office hours :) In movie industry, a lot of things can happen, people can do anything to get something.

What surprised me is there are some big names which mentioned by Shakti. I agree with you, we don’t know whether it’s true or not because we can’t believe what Shakti said anymore. However, about Preity, she doesn’t say much about herself … that’s interesting like you said :)

I will watch the video and maybe will write some more comments :D

By: Ankur Raheja

Ankur Raheja — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:46:20 +0000