Two stories of TOO MUCH

Story # 1

The Indian Govt had released a stamp on Madhubala. I am perplexed and fail to understand why this was done? Earlier, stamp was released with Nargis’s photo. Are these actresses delivered such a yeoman service to the society that we have to release a stamp on them?

If they had done a good service to the arts (?), which I seriously doubt, then there are better actresses down south who had done better than Nargis and Madhubala. But for acting in the film that created a fantasy world and minting money, they did not do anything that is worth. Neither of the actresses had set an example for the society with their deeds in their real life.

Whether you accept or not, it is a blatant truth that in this profession, actress is a fashion name for expensive-whores. However, the Govt had decided to release postal stamps with their images. It had not thought of Kurien, MS Swaminathan, Udayamurthy, the gentle man who started Shulabh shouchalyas.

All I can say is This is too much!!

Story # 2

Nothing succeeds like success. However, this success should not rule your brain but your brain should rule it. MS Dhoni does not seem to be learning it. Not few months ago, his presence in the team was debated at length for his wicket keeping abilities (or the lack of it). Stars worked in his favor and he is the captain of Indian cricket team for ODIs. His recent remarks on senior players are unwarranted.

He could have kept it simple by stating a team needs younger players for ODIs. Boasting of his recommendations on team selections and chest-beating based on single trophy would not take Dhoni in the longer run. One cannot forget the way we were beaten up in the league matches. Dhoni should also not forget that it was Sachin, the senior player played a pivotal role in India’s winning and it was a collective effort.

Dhoni, single handedly did not win us this trophy. He should learn to be a little modest. There is a lot left in him and he has a long way to go. He may be riding high today, courtesy, the support he enjoys from girls and media. He has not proven yet himself in Test matches or even in ODIs played outside India where the ball really bounces and swings. Never in their career, Sachin or Rahul, despite their great successes (than MS Dhoni) made such remarks. He should learn from them.

I reiterate, nothing succeeds like success but success should not get on your head. Then you will face the similar fate what L Sivaramakrishnan and S Vishwanath faced two decades ago.

Would somebody tell our Dhoni on this?