both pioneering and limiting

Fiona 2022-04-20 09:02:02

This is a very bold film after all, pointing out the corruption and extravagance of many Indian religions. There is a degree of freedom of speech that is not possible in our country. And the most powerful part of it is that it uses a unique interpretation of "God" to persuade theists that they may listen to it. If the existence of God was completely denied, this would be a movie that theists scoffed at. But this movie uses such a handsome image, he is different from the old-fashioned image of the past, which makes people full of interest in him like Aladdin's lamp god. And this image and its story prevent theists from blind obedience to religious institutions, and guide them to think about religious institutions and social systems. It's a groundbreaking, excellent setting for the Indian masses to embrace new ideas. But from another angle, this film is after all the result of a compromise with the Indian film market and religion. It has never been able (or never thought about) to tell people completely: the role of religion has never been God's help to people itself. The reason why religion still exists today with the continuous progress of modern science is that it has some functions unique to it - there have always been only artificial gods, and they were born to serve the purpose of man. To appease the people, control the mind, stabilize the society, etc.; or just create benefits and stabilize the status of those who hold their "copyright"; even recruit troops to achieve the purpose of war... If people really want to make life beautiful, they rely on the illusory The "God" of the film is not feasible, it will not turn into a handsome guy riding a motorcycle and walk out of the movie, because even such a handsome image wearing sunglasses is just a gift from the screenwriter, director and actors. presented. Rather than expecting help from a god that never existed, we should rely on our own hands, from which even a "god" can be carved.

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OMG: Oh My God! quotes

  • [Krishna now legally owns Kanji's house]

    Kanji Lalji Mehta: What is this? How could he sell my house? I was about to pay him.

    Krishna Vasudev Yadav: But I've already paid him.

    Kanji Lalji Mehta: It's not possible! This is MY house!

    Krishna Vasudev Yadav: Relax. Chill, chill. When you get the "act of God" money, to the God you can pay back and I'll go from here. By the way, I'll leave as soon as my project is over.

  • CEO: For God's sake, prove that God exists! And-and-and make God pay everything!