Sidster,

I thought you were better than that brother. With that being said I never reply to threads like these which suddenly go south the moment someone mentions India no matter what the context is (thanks to some jingoists), but since there were some questions about how Nepalese cricket came into existence, I just shared my view.

But after coming across your reply where you were kind enough to call us names, which I sincerely believe was uncalled for and you could have done without, let me chip in few of my pennies.

I do not consider Indians have the superior culture, but our custom, practices and system of beliefs align closely and I do not see any harm in embracing theirs. And that is what most people involuntarily do and make someone like you think it is offensive. Alike you I am against mainstream Bollywood movies that make little sense to me, but there are many a good ones which haters (is it safe to say 'like you'???) do not think exist. Also there are many who go watch mainstream movies just because they want to escape, not to appreciate art, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Again, it is also a matter of personal choice as well, just because we listen to Hindi music and watch Bollywood movies do not make us lesser Nepalese. Now if you ask me what I personally believe in, let me go out on a limb and say for what it’s worth – the reason I watch Bollywood movies is because Nepalese movie industry is still at its infancy, Rajesh Hamal’s acting makes me weep and Haribansha’s subpar jokes make me climb the wall. You can argue Haribansha’s jokes are original, but I will, anyday choose a witty run of the mill humor that makes me laugh than an idiotic creative joke that makes me leave town.

Peace.