No kissing

gere_shetty.jpgIn most other countries, this would be considered a waste of time and money. An Indian court has ordered the arrest of Hollywood star Richard Gere for kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at an AIDS campaign event this month saying it was an obscene act committed in public.

Gere's kisses has sparked protests by Hindu vigilante groups, who saw it as an outrage against her modesty and an affront to Indian culture.

Penalty can be jail time for up to three months or fined or both for the crime if he is arrested.

Come on, it was a harmless peck on the cheek. An affront to Indian culture? What an idiotic attempt.

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Posted by: Juliette
Posted on: May 20, 2007 03:37 PM

This is a nonsense, the Indians have clearly overreacted the event. However, it's a different culture where even a small kiss might have a hug meaning, so it should be respected. I think an apology would calm down the waves.

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Posted by: Dating tips
Posted on: November 23, 2007 11:37 AM

Ever watched one of those bollywood movies? it will surprise you that they don't kiss. Here is the funny part. If two people are in love in a bollywood movie they simply sing to each other. lol
Seriously you need to watch a bollywood film to understand where they are coming from.

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