Please Ms. Mirza!

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http://content.msn.co.in/Contribute/Others/UCStory5817.htm


Among the millions of us, there are but a handful of people who achieve big goals and make it very very big. They laugh and a whole generation laughs with them. They work hard, hone their skills and of course, they have this special gift and they work towards that gift. They are extremely good at what they do, so, they tend to become important. They have the special power to move people and so, they have great responsibility. It is not for everyne to be good and stay at the top because the top seat is not stable, it tumbles and is difficult to keep. Some walk the line and stay grounded on the top and handle all the things that comes with the package and some quit because it is just too much to handle. Then, Ms. Mirza, which group do you belong to?
Her mentor/manager Mr Bhupati says - there is only that much a person can handle. I agree, sir, with all due respect but then, if one just lets the game do the talking, then, why bother who says what. There is small section of us sir, that doen't like Shah Rukh Khan, so, should he stop acting?? Controversies are part of the picture. You become big, then, there will always be a section of people who doesn't like anythign what you do. It is not just happening to her sir, it happens to every human being. So? Will she stop playing in her home country? Now, despite all this, there is an outcry for her to play - now see, some people dont like her, but many others do. So?

It is personal, you can say sir, but then, with great powers come great responsibility sir. She is answerable to her million fans. She did like it when we all swayed our hand and rejoiced every shot she played and put forth our paper for the touch of her divine pen on it. It is all in the package deal. She cannot play just in good times and not play in bad times. She is in her best form and unfortunately, she is letting go of the opportunity to let her racket do all the talking!! Nothing is personal sir, when a person is a celebrity because, it is only because of the single reason, many brands seek endoresement. If her personal choice is a certain brand, we all want to follow it sir, so it stops being personal.

It is not normal for a youngster to block such pressure and perform - she says sir, but every youngster is not her. Everytime, I play in India, there is problem she says sir, but then, wonder where the flag controversy came from sir! You could be anywhere and still face a controversy so it is advisable to exercise a little precaution. Of course, there are people like you always showing her the right path and ya, it is difficult but then, if none of this were to happen, then, life would just be too good to lead. Things happen for a reason so that you learn. So, when are we going to see the light of the day and hope to see some action in Bangalore.