Bollywood sells. Yeah, we already know that. But why don’t we talk about the same things all over again. For revision? Saif Ali Khan’s made an appearance in a new avatar, that of a rockstar. His performance with Parikrama in Mumbai two days back once again confirmed that for our countrymen, the Hindi film industry is the religion, the stars are the ‘bhagvaans’ and whatever they do is fashion enough for one to follow suit without even thinking twice.

The public will barely come for the music. What’s rock? A big stone, right! Yes, that is the status rock music has ‘enjoyed’ in our nation. In fact, those who have harbored a love for this kind of music know that it hasn’t lasted long. A rock band barely goes beyond one’s college years. And the smart ones who realized it in time made a clean switch to Bollywood. I’m talking about Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Vishal & Shekhar, who come from a rock background and have added a fresh breath of air to Hindi music.

Parikrama is the only Indian band that lasted. But see, even they need a Bolly start to pull the crowds. Are we all really that music ignorant? I think rock should get the respect it so deserved in India.

Via YouthCurry