I had always been a granny’s son. My siblings and cousins always had problem with that. So the other day when I saw mallu movie wherein the hero was sleeping on his granny’s lap as she brushed his hair and narrated some folk tales, I too felt to call my grandma…
But Alas..
Gone are the days of Muthassi kathas(grannie tales) from Kerala because the Muthassis (grannies) are too busy watching television serials! Yes, I must be daft to look for deep revelations of the human psyche from the Malayalam television serials- but my curiosity is less about the characters, more about those who watch them.
But Alas..
Gone are the days of Muthassi kathas(grannie tales) from Kerala because the Muthassis (grannies) are too busy watching television serials! Yes, I must be daft to look for deep revelations of the human psyche from the Malayalam television serials- but my curiosity is less about the characters, more about those who watch them.
Someone please explain to me why people are so hooked on to such titanic proportions of tragedy, sorrow, torture, resentment and personal strife? What makes them return everyday at one time to get their dose of negativity? What is so magnetic about characters who unleash their anger, sadism and greed on those around them? What makes them powerful enough to attract viewers and advertisers alike?
Surely, something you watch with daily dedication for an hour or two must have some impact on one’s psyche… that brings me to my most dreaded fear – what if we were to imagine that our media mirrors our society? Or the reverse theory that society will mirror our media?
Eeeks…. Someone HELP!
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