End Of A Legend, But His Legacy Lives On
Today was supposed to be a busy day at work. But last evening just as I was preparing for an important telecon, I got this email that everyone has to vacate the office and get home as soon as possible. And we are looking ahead at a long weekend. For now, sitting at home, as we cannot venture out.
The biggest icon ever of the state of Karnataka, Rajkumar, passed away on Wednesday.
How the grief turned into unruly violence is a strange phenomenon. Its only just some bad elements creating this tense situation. Its very sad that such behavior has followed the death of a legend remembered as much for his humility and simplicity as for his contribution to cinema, theatre and the arts.
At the same time, respecting the local sentiment is important. People should accept the discomfort due to the shutdown of the city today. The local sentiment requires solemn mourning and all the people, whether Kannadigas or not, must follow that.
I hope the people heed the pleas of the star's family members and allow the cremation to be completed peacefully. May his soul rest in peace.
posted by SN @ 4/13/2006 06:11:00 PM
1 Comments:
I was amazed at the way people reacted to an actor's death. It is indeed clear that Rajkumar is a legend of the state like NTR of Andhra and MGR/Sivaji of Tamil nadu.
But honestly what is the reason for people working in offices to vacate the office and go home asap ?? What is the case of school children ??? Why is that the sentiments of the people are so fragile ???
It is really pathetic that a great city like Bangalore which is the silicon valley of india was frozen that day !!
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