Today will be remembered as the day when the media reacted similar to how sharks react when thrown a piece of bloody meat. As soon as Sanjay's verdict was announced the media indulged in the highest form of stupidity and insensitivity. Some channels put up lines like "Munna bye" and also ran a background of a song "kaise kate ga har pal". Other "reputed" channels had the anchors solemnly asking Sanjay's friends and well wishers " how they felt on hearing this verdict?" Thisnis of course a standar question that they feel compelled to ask everyone even during times of natural disasters or during times when someone has been killed in an accident. (wonder if they expected anyone to declare their joy during such events)They also gravely tried to draw a parallel between Sanjay's anti-hero roles in his movies with his real life legal problems.
At every point the media, who need to be neutral in their attitude and need only to report the news to their viewers, resorted to bashing up Sanjay and airing their sanctimonious views on how Sanjay had been given his due justice.
I cringed every time some pompous anchor stated that Sanjay was to be treated no different then any other person. Especially when the continous airing of the same news and repeatedly shown clips proved that the media is the one who has made sure that Sanjay has no hope ever of being treated on par with others.
Continuous spotlight and focus on Sanjay by the media has resulted in him being made out to be "an exam
RE:Media at its worst
by on Aug 01, 2007 02:09 AM Permalink
The judge should know that back in 1990s sanjay was known as NARGIS (muslim) son. Sanjay aquired gun to protect his mother and family due to hindu muslim roits. Nargis car was attacked during riots. Having said all that could some one tell kode that in india most people keep unlicensed pistols. Deh! Trying to shine indian court system by ridding on poor film actor....puke! Salman is next!
RE:Media at its worst
by Eric Chhapgar on Aug 01, 2007 01:29 AM Permalink
"an example" by the judiciary as there was valid fear and concern that any attempt to be lenient towards this man would result in the media unleashing their wrath on the judge instead.
Today the media does not play a neutral role or act as the eyes of the public. Instead they fan the flames of anger during riots and indulge in gossips to keep issues alive even when their death is in the interest of all concerned. The allure of "TRP's" is more attractive then the noble intention of just reporting facts.
