EARN MONEY AND FLAUNT IT
The Asian Age (Jan 2004)
By Skimmy Gupta
Mobiles, cars, designer wear, duplex flats, branded watches/shoes, laptops, nightlife at pubs…the list is endless. Young executives of city desire latest models and versions of these materialistic things. In order to add comforts of life, these youngsters are busy adding more gadgets of show-off and flashing fore father’s hard earned wealth. The old age mantra was ‘Earn money, save it.’ But the modern age mantra of Mumbai seems to be ‘Make money and flaunt it.”
Skimmy Gupta speaks to young executives form different fraternities of Mumbai and finds out that this virus of possessing electronic gadgets has spread in lives of people in some way or the other. And a common Mumbaite seems to be running in this rat race irrespective of their liking, status or affordability.
Ajeenkya Patil, President and M.D,D. Y. Patil Group in the field of education since past two decades says “There is no doubt that people are being swayed by show off mentality. Most of them want to possess latest model cars, mobiles and designer wear. But still there is no satisfaction and happiness. Expectations have gone up and we are trapped in western approach of life. We are soon forgetting our own traditional values, ethics and pleasures of living simple and comfortable life. I believe in living life in comfortable manner by getting good things from modern life. I feel we cannot think only about ourselves when in a country like India there are many people without food and shelter.”
Karan, model actor who makes an appearance in forthcoming movie ‘Adharm’ opines “As an actor, it is essential for me to show off latest electronic things available in the market. Because Bollywood is a show business and it is essential to show high status in the industry. It is sad but true; we are not noticed if we remain as simpleton. Films and media to a large extent are enticing viewers by portraying the importance of materialistic things. Sometimes; people talent takes back seat due to such materialistic attitude.”
Sim Sim Salaria, CEO of Simm Samm-newly launched resto pub at Andheri feels “Its only in city of Mumbai where there is tremendous show off. And people just cant do without it. They have an ultra luxurious attitude towards living a life. For them, it’s a kind of power to reach their goals and to attain name, fame and everything in a very short time. Today, I feel nobody can do without possessing designer wear and dining in five star hotels. I believe in dressing casually and lead a good comfortable life”
Khalid Khan CEO, GECO Trading Corporation - which recently bagged regional trophy for highest exports under new product exporters category by Engineering Export Promotion Council, India says “The economic conditions of India is changing very fast and so is the lifestyle. I do display certain lifestyle and status when I attend business meets and high society gatherings. There is no doubt, people measure you and your status with the modern electronic gadgets be it cars, laptops, mobiles etc. These things do attract attention of people. But such things take negative shape; when people who cannot achieve it, mess their lives and turn into criminals. Especially youngsters should realize it takes lot of hard work to possess big money, as nothing comes easy in life.”
Salil Ankola, former Indian cricketer and actor has appeared in various music videos, teleserials and Bollywood movies like ‘Chura Liya hain Tumne “ .He says “It all depends on an individuals’ ability top potray their personality. Some people think that by flashing things they can get their way out. I am a very T-Shirt and jeans sort of a guy. Though I do not deny that I do have passion for cars, as I love driving. I personally feel that a person should potray themselves in as they are and not get carried away with societal set up of flaunting.
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By Skimmy Gupta
Mobiles, cars, designer wear, duplex flats, branded watches/shoes, laptops, nightlife at pubs…the list is endless. Young executives of city desire latest models and versions of these materialistic things. In order to add comforts of life, these youngsters are busy adding more gadgets of show-off and flashing fore father’s hard earned wealth. The old age mantra was ‘Earn money, save it.’ But the modern age mantra of Mumbai seems to be ‘Make money and flaunt it.”
Skimmy Gupta speaks to young executives form different fraternities of Mumbai and finds out that this virus of possessing electronic gadgets has spread in lives of people in some way or the other. And a common Mumbaite seems to be running in this rat race irrespective of their liking, status or affordability.
Ajeenkya Patil, President and M.D,D. Y. Patil Group in the field of education since past two decades says “There is no doubt that people are being swayed by show off mentality. Most of them want to possess latest model cars, mobiles and designer wear. But still there is no satisfaction and happiness. Expectations have gone up and we are trapped in western approach of life. We are soon forgetting our own traditional values, ethics and pleasures of living simple and comfortable life. I believe in living life in comfortable manner by getting good things from modern life. I feel we cannot think only about ourselves when in a country like India there are many people without food and shelter.”
Karan, model actor who makes an appearance in forthcoming movie ‘Adharm’ opines “As an actor, it is essential for me to show off latest electronic things available in the market. Because Bollywood is a show business and it is essential to show high status in the industry. It is sad but true; we are not noticed if we remain as simpleton. Films and media to a large extent are enticing viewers by portraying the importance of materialistic things. Sometimes; people talent takes back seat due to such materialistic attitude.”
Sim Sim Salaria, CEO of Simm Samm-newly launched resto pub at Andheri feels “Its only in city of Mumbai where there is tremendous show off. And people just cant do without it. They have an ultra luxurious attitude towards living a life. For them, it’s a kind of power to reach their goals and to attain name, fame and everything in a very short time. Today, I feel nobody can do without possessing designer wear and dining in five star hotels. I believe in dressing casually and lead a good comfortable life”
Khalid Khan CEO, GECO Trading Corporation - which recently bagged regional trophy for highest exports under new product exporters category by Engineering Export Promotion Council, India says “The economic conditions of India is changing very fast and so is the lifestyle. I do display certain lifestyle and status when I attend business meets and high society gatherings. There is no doubt, people measure you and your status with the modern electronic gadgets be it cars, laptops, mobiles etc. These things do attract attention of people. But such things take negative shape; when people who cannot achieve it, mess their lives and turn into criminals. Especially youngsters should realize it takes lot of hard work to possess big money, as nothing comes easy in life.”
Salil Ankola, former Indian cricketer and actor has appeared in various music videos, teleserials and Bollywood movies like ‘Chura Liya hain Tumne “ .He says “It all depends on an individuals’ ability top potray their personality. Some people think that by flashing things they can get their way out. I am a very T-Shirt and jeans sort of a guy. Though I do not deny that I do have passion for cars, as I love driving. I personally feel that a person should potray themselves in as they are and not get carried away with societal set up of flaunting.
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posted by Skimmy @ June 07, 2008
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