The V – Day – A BIG opportunity for one and all !

It’ been interesting to note how we Indian’s celebrate this day ! I have been observing closely for a while. It seems like a great opportunity for every one.

Our Political parties use this opportunity to seek attention by opposing it since it’s a western culture and not ours or the latest I read this morning is how a particular political party in Maharashtra who is known for their hooliganism decided to use the day to seek attention in unique manner this year …They put up Kalpna Chawla’s pictures and asked people place a rose beneath it to pay homage. Not a bad thought , I really didn’t get the context of Kalpana Chawala and Valentines day though!

Then there the Prisoners of heart …Partners and spouses of the inmates of Arthur road jail dressed up for Valentines day this year for meeting with their lovers behind the bars. How sweet everyone has a right to love ...and express na.

How can we forget Bollywood …There were likes of Sanjay Gupta ( Well known Film Director) who threw a party for his 'Single' friends from Bollywood. Sure a great way to go... but it seemed an idea to run away from his loneliness blues on a valentine day . But surely must have given all the Singles a great chance to mingle. Cheers anyway !

Then we have the likes of ABHI – ASH for whom it was a PR opportunity as all media talked about how Abhishiek Bacchan took 2 days off from work to celebrate his 1st Valentines with his wife. What’s the BIG deal, eh ?

Our film makers use Valentines day too and make it as traditional and part of our Indian culture … remember Madhuri Dixit in Dil to Pagal hai saying "Aaj special Valentines day hai …pooran mashi wala ( auspicious full moon )!" HAIL Bollywood !

Well and our dear Media …they don’t seem to loose any opportunity be it creating special write ups on the subject educating people on how to celebrate the day, or running a contest with TV stars using Valentines day as an excuse ! Even our TV serials leave no stone unturned to force fit The V day in their scripts so they don’t get left out from the band wagon.

Last but not the least are the Lovers the ones whom this day is specially dedicated too. I guess in midst of all these opportunity seekers they too probably,make the best of what they can. Sadly some even get washed away into the ocean (refering the lastest mishap at Bandstand where a couple got washed away).
Just an after though ...there would be huge number of break ups during the Valentines week ..wont there? HERE Agony aunts yet another oppurtunity for your clan !! he he he

Hey what the hell …Opurtunity or not I just enjoy celebrating the day even if I don’t have a specific Valentine . Its a day I can pamper myself, celebrate with family or just friends.

Hume to bus kuch na kuch celebrate karne ka bahana chaiye !