Anushka Sharma’s Valentine plans
The pretty Anushka Sharma was spotted at an event held to launch the Valentine collection of a jewellry brand she endorses in Mumba. The actress looked hot in a sizzling red dress.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
Valentine’s Day in India
The celebration of Valentine’s Day in India began to become popular following the economic liberalisation. There have been protests against the celebrations by groups who consider it a western influence. Almost every year, law and order problems occur on 14 February in many cities in India due to protests.
In the Medieval era, the acceptance of public affection died off. Lovers for different castes have been prosecuted and even sometimes there have been honor killings. Public display of affection such holding hands or kissing is considered unacceptable today in India.
Following the economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, a new middle class emerged who could afford access to foreign TV channels and card shops. Valentine’s Day became popular among this middle class, but not much in the lower economics classes. Many young and working Indians live away from their families. This gives, especially women, a choice in their relationships. The interest in dating sites has also increased. Commercial establishments have attempted to cash in on this new sub-culture.
Unrequited love is sometimes met with harassment, which is known by the euphemism “eve-teasing”; and occasionally it becomes more violent. There have also been acid attacks.
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 – filmfare.com
