Art Blog: 03 Works, The Art of War, Edward Bird's The Day ... (Reblog)

I don't often reblog. But due to "our present distress" ~ I'm referring to the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts ~ even though I am living in America, far away from the daily lives of people experiencing the harsh reality of war, this painting moved my heart and soul.

• Art Blog: 03 Works, The Art of War, Edward Bird's The Day af...: Edward Bird (1772–1819) Study for 'The Day after the Battle of Chevy Chase', c. 1810–1812 Oil on panel H 67.5 x W 94.5 cm Wolverhamp...

Here is the saddest thing about this painting.  Quoting from the blog post.  "The painting is based on an English ballad and tells the story of a hunting party led by Percy, Earl of Northumberland. Inadvertently they crossed the English-Scottish border and the Earl of Douglas thought it was an invasion."

Spotlight on Bollywood Legend : Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan is one of my favorite Bollywood actors. It's fair to say that he is one of the first Indian stars I came to know who made me want to watch more Indian cinema, even though they have to be English subtitled. His full name is Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan. He started his career as a child actor.

“In 2001, he founded Aamir Khan Productions, whose first release, Lagaan, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film and two more Filmfare Awards (Best Actor and Best Film).” (Quote Source: Wikipedia)

~ My first favorite film? Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India – Not really familiar with any of his work before this film. I like this movie for its historical value and because it was the film that introduced me to this cultured actor. He really left an impression.

~ My second favorite film? Fanaa – A painfully beautiful love story; emphasis on the pain part. The story was so tragic yet so touching and beautiful.

Are you familiar with this actor and his work?

Who is Aamir Khan?

NOTE:  This content first appeared at MyLot.com, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 4:02PM CST.

#DemocracyDefeated: How Indian Right-Wing Groups Stalled A Bollywood Period Drama ~ Global Voices (My Opinion)

Global Voices is a publication that opens your eyes to the world around you. This particular article peaked my interest for two reasons. Number One, I enjoy watching Bollywood movies. Number Two, I am a huge fan of Deepika Padukone.

I AM APPALLED!!! SHOCKED! and quite frankly, DISGUSTED!!! at the content of this article. Not upset with the article writers. In fact, they are very brave to write the article at all. How do they know there won't be a bounty on their head too???!!

Is this what real life is like in India, a democratic country?  

#DemocracyDefeated: How Indian Right-Wing Groups Stalled A Bollywood Period Drama · Global Voices

GV logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So???  QUESTION. 

In India, politicians or political leaders can actually threaten citizens with beheading?? Oh my!

Say what? Oh of course. The article does use the word “alleged”. 

Alleged? Oh!  Does that mean it's not REAL?? 

NO! Alleged means it could be VERY REAL. But right at the moment, there is no PROOF!!

So??? QUESTION.
If Ms. Padukone gets her head chopped off, will that be PROOF??

Here are a few excerpts from the article that will send shivers up and down your spine.

"...  put a $1.5 million bounty on Deepika Padukone's head, asking followers to behead her and the movie's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Other threats included chopping off Padukone's nose, burning her alive and beating up other actors in the movie. ..."

Follow up to this Global Voices article dated Nov 2017.  Report by Geo.tv dated Jan 9, 2018.

Controversial ‘Padmavati’ to release as ‘Padmavat’ on January 25

So???  QUESTION. 

Now that the film will be released, does this mean that threatening citizens of India with beheading is OK?? Oh my!