A boom in “sari-rippers” - Moral Decay !

britexpat
By britexpat

A boom in “sari-rippers”, India’s version of romantic bodice-ripper novels, has set readers on a collision course with Hindu nationalist politicians intent on preserving the country’s moral fibre.

In the socially conservative subcontinent, where kissing in films is censored and couples can be fined for public displays of affection, women are rushing to buy romantic tales of dashing heroes, ravishing beauties and happy outcomes.

Last week Shiv Sena, a right-wing Hindu nationalist party, called for a government investigation into the legality of romantic fiction.

“This kind of literature should be banned. It is against the cultural values of the country and is likely to have an unhealthy impact on the minds of teenagers,” said Vinod Bansal, a party spokesman.

Another Hindu party, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, also called for a ban, saying: “We don’t think these vulgar things should be allowed.”

India’s morality police may have underestimated the voracious appetite of Indian women for love stories. Spotting an opportunity, Harlequin Enterprises, the owner of Mills & Boon, set up an office in India last year. Sales of its £1.20 books have now more than doubled.

The publisher has commissioned its first Indian author, Milan Vohra, to write a novel that will contain steamy sexual scenes.

Sociologists believe the explosion of risqué romantic fiction may herald an impending sexual revolution in India. “In the past even our fantasies were repressed,” said Shiv Vishwanathan, a sociology professor. “Now they are not and that makes a difference.”

The Times

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2009 15:21
anonymous

Shivsena is rubbish. If ten idiots come together and pass this kind of fatwas, what difference does is make to the population of one billion. These stories are exclusively for the benefit of those who find eternal gratification in criticizing India.

Kama sutra was written in India. M&B does not come anywhere near to it. I personally feel these books are totally worthless and are written by housewives. They are totally deprived of any literatural value.Their description of love (or sex to be blunt) does not have any sensuality. Besides the plots are bogus. I would rather read a James Hadley Chase than reading these brainless nonsense. I am sure they are trying to promote their business in India....having been kicked out by western countries.

Are you nuts?......no doubt I am crazy about you!

By britexpat• 14 Sep 2009 14:27
britexpat

What is interesting and worrying is that someone should consider banning literature..

By yv2r• 14 Sep 2009 14:22
yv2r

Getting legislation for Gay Marriages soon, whats happening back home dont understand about the level of morality

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2009 14:15
anonymous

...definately feeds the dark and the wanton.lol

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By Winn• 14 Sep 2009 14:13
Winn

I guess these should be banned...not coz of any moral reasons but purely on the basis of literary credit. ;)

Btw, FU, have you noticed that 90% of those 90% would be some sensational stuff quoting India in a negative light. Heaven knows we provide more than enough material to last a lifetime for anyone who wants to write on the negative aspects of the country without anybody having to make up stuff.

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2009 13:57
anonymous

What's the reason for your extreme fascination towards India and all issues Indian? lol.

If I were to do a research on your posts ( amounting to approx 16000 ) 90% would be related to these. I'am not questioning your right to post the contents you desire but I'am getting a little curious.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2009 13:55
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

if at all literature will be banned

our well known authors will turn in to politician so that they can speech their novel during election and rally's

there by saving printing and inugration cost of their novel.

but to their disadvantage they wil not recieve any royalities as the copyrights will be with the news papers publishing it as headline

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Rules and Regulation are meant for the guidance of the wise people fools follow them

By j3375• 14 Sep 2009 02:04
j3375

the more i stay away,the more she creeps into my head....

By irf77• 14 Sep 2009 01:46
irf77

savita bhabhi... stay away from her....

ALLAH HU AKBAR - GOD IS GREAT

By j3375• 14 Sep 2009 01:19
j3375

anybody seen 'savita bhabhi'?..lol

By j3375• 14 Sep 2009 01:18
j3375

nonsense..tese idiots have nothing better to do..

By anonymous• 14 Sep 2009 01:13
anonymous

suchha time wasting incidents has to happen in bombay otherwise it wouldnt be called bombay...

and thank GOD they are waking up now when ppl have grown reading such type of romantic novels

may be thos sick illeterate party leaders didnt know what mills and boons was at that time...coz they were trained to be crrupt and blood suckers

unlike a lil educated few today with same old mentality

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Rules and Regulation are meant for the guidance of the wise people fools follow them

By Darly• 14 Sep 2009 00:02
Darly

I used to read Mills & Boone secretly...:)

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