The point I am making I don't think you understand due to this line:
"In today's time, even if you show history, you must be aware of sensibilities of other people. "
Why?
If we changed history and what was said then to suit sensibilities of todays people then it's not much of a history is it? Unfortunately the truth of the matters then can't be hidden to suit the more correct emotions of today. At the end of the day, the fact everyone just going to have to accept is that such words were used in reference to the British at that time and that is what the show is for, to show us what happened at that time.
Yes, it was wrong of the indians to use words like that, but like you said neither have you seen the show or read on the history of it, so understanding in what reference the line was used is not something you could do. Even though it is wrong, it is a chance for people to see it today and for us as a responsibility to explain to our children "Look kid, we understand they had harsh times but using this type of language is refrained today because of so and so...Thankfully today we are a more unified and will continue to be so."
Even when India and Pakistan divided, and the hatred for different religions happened.... we all still see movies describing that hatred don't we? "That **** muslim! I'll kill you!" "I hate sikhs!" "Bloody hindus!" etc etc etc...
We get that don't we? Do we oppose to films/dramas depicting this hatred because we can't handle it? No, we watch it and we LEARN from the mistakes of the past.
You keep talking about Indians of today, why? Jhansi Ki Rani is about the past, what does that particular line you have an objection to have anything to do with us today? We are all happily living together in India, Pakistan and England today. And watching such a show it is simply a chance for us to realise mistakes and to continue the way we have settled our lives now.
Also, "As they say "some people find racism only when the white person does it .... "
Indians were not being racist in that time, they were burdened individuals who were tired of atrocities against them. They probably didn't even KNOW that such language could be taken as racism! Which is what the Historical show is portraying. In bitter moments it's hard to hold back such anger. As you explained perfectly, life is so easy for Indians (whatever skin colour they are, we are thankfully a more mixed) today in comparison to those times, what with our western attire and behaviour. :p And why not, we should all mix our cultures happily yes? What with English and Europeans now accepting and taking indian fashion as well? Kurti's...asian style slippers, embroidery...where does all that style originate from? Eating Indian food on every British street? I am happy with it, since it's not just a one way thing now is it? ALL our cultures are mixing, which is a good thing!
Yes there are people who will find any excuse to start up difficult situations and blame it on the 'white person', I thankfully am not. I have not made a personal remark against you in what I thought was a thoughful debate. I am definately not racist and against 'white people', I enjoy all company and only judge people for their personalities. I hope you don't attempt to imply otherwise again. Oh and FYI, I'm British. Thankyou. :)
P.s Of course we are not angry at you, no one said anything of the sort. I enjoy debates. People here like seeing the different angle and opinions. We all have the right to express them as long as we don't step on anyone else during this.
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