Vinay Daktar???

 I recently watched a movie titled 'Billu Barber'. Or was it 'Billu'? Because I don't remember the words 'barber' in the title. Or its use in the whole movie a single time. And that was not due to the fact that a beautiful creature was sitting next to me ;).

Well, its becoming a trend nowadays. Words denoting professions are termed derogatory. Barbers don't want others to call them so (Hairstylists is the preferred word) and so do cobblers. Thats why the words 'hajaam', 'barber' and 'mochi' were muted out in the movies 'Billu' and 'Aaja Nach Le' respectively. I feel pity for the producers and the scriptwriters. If it is not allowed for a person to be related to his profession, what is the alternative? I personally asked a cobbler who visited our hostel once whether he considered the term 'mochi' derogatory or whether there was a better term for it. He replied ' Saab, agar mochi ko mochi nahi pukaroge toh kya pukaroge?' I was satisfied (with my shining shoes) and he too (with the money he made)! Then, who wasn't? The politicians, the leaders and the so called public spokespersons.

Well, I am scared now. I was planning a movie based on my life. Based on my story. With action, drama, emotion and everything the audience would wish for. Tentatively titled 'Vinay Daktar'. Now I am worried. What if the movie doesn't see through? What if someone objects to the use of the term 'daktar'? What if it is thought derogatory? What if they prefer the term 'lifesavers' better? Or maybe 'associated businessmen'? Seems a risky proposition. Any tentative producers out there????.........