_____ From: Averthan D'Souza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 May 2008 11:45 To: Subject: Insensitivity of Bollywood. Dear Editor, Media reports indicate that some Bollywood film director is planning to make a film on the late British teenager Scarlet Keeling, whose corpse was discovered on the Anjuna Beach a few months go. This death has grabbed the attention of the media world-wide because of the lurking undercurrents of drug trafficking, alcohol and the nexus between the law enforcement agencies, the drug mafia and some politicians. From the point of view of sensationalism, the reality has proven to be more breath-taking than anything that Bollywood could possibly dream up. As it is, Bollywood has become notorious for aping the West, both in regard to creating popular films, as well as in depicting violence and sex in films. The tragic death of an unfortunate British teenager has scalded the consciences of the local citizens, and sensitive people all over the world. It would be extremely unfortunate, under these circumstances, for the Bollywood director concerned to exploit the situation merely to make money, by making a film about this tragic episode. The film industry, as it is, is known to be driven by the lust for money and for popularity. Bollywood has lost its soul. Making a film about Scarlet Keeling would only further expose the insensitivity of the film industry. Public pressure should be brought to bear on the director who is planning to exploit the situation merely to make money by producing a film which will be both gross and vile. Yours truly, Averthanus L. D'Souza, D-13, La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004. Tel: 2453628.
