Visi Tilak is an award winning journalist, writer, talented musical and visual artist, and craftswoman. She is passionate about the arts, culture, and avidly tracks the news and current events. This blog is a reflection of her varied interests. and is meant to be a proverbial "watering hole" or "office fountain" for discussions, commentary and opinions on these various themes.
Monday, April 30, 2007
In the name of fame!
Isn't it odd, how we suddenly adopt those unknown folks, with an Indian connection and make them a Desi, as soon as they become famous. Norah Jones, who has never really been raised by her father Ravi Shankar and Sanjaya Malakar, son of a divorced Indian father and American mother, who raised him, are just two examples. There are oodles of folks whom we choose to ignore and when they suddenly gain fame, they become ours -- to keep.
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