Nothing wrong with western influence: Sonam Kapoor

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While the Indian youth faces criticism for aping the west, young actress Sonam Kapoor says she finds nothing wrong with it as good values are "universal".

"Values are usually universal...good values are universal. The west in not a devil coming to change our minds about certain things. Yes, we have amazing values in India which we should be very proud of. But I think it's fine to get influenced by the world because the world is getting smaller in a lot of ways," the 26-year-old actress said here at a youth fest.

Sonam, considered to be a style icon for the youths, feels India has a great future because of the young population in the country.

"India is predominantly a youthful nation. When you are younger, you are more idealistic and you want to strive for a better future for ourselves. I think we have an amazing future because we are such a young nation," she said..

Sonam's last release was "Players". She is currently working on Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", in which she will be seen with Farhan Akhtar.

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Date: 1/24/2012 9:51:03 PMratilal22192
Yea so tell me how many western movies accept and show the east (India) like bollywood does?
kauwa hansi ki chaal chala (if people think the west is the swan)
Date: 1/24/2012 9:45:38 PM-Vanshikaa-

Everyone needs to learn to accept and adapt to their environments, and our values and morals are a key component of that. Indians are known and appreciated worldwide for our strong roots..as long as we continue to stay true to them we are fine. Bollywood will have its advancements because there is a whole new market for producers to tap into.. in this money making business we don't have no say other than to stop watching westernized films..which we all know is highly unlikely. Lets continue to enjoy Bollywood for now, while it is still Bollywood :)2012-01-24 21:46:02
Date: 1/24/2012 8:48:12 PMN33MA
yess i agree. but whos gunna explain that to my dad?
Date: 1/24/2012 7:03:06 PMcadillacnow
yes nothing wrong with it.
Date: 1/24/2012 7:02:46 PMPari76
When one culture influences another it takes away from the culture and tradition of that particular group. The western influence didn't magically influence indian tradition and culture, It is the entertainment industry in India, which allowed it and supported it by actors/actress and directors, wrtiers, producers, singers etc through the entertainment industry. The bottom line is that Indian Tradition and Culture is being drastically changed by this. There is less Indian and more western. I have no problem with western culture, but it is not indian culture. The are different and not all values are universal. Furthermore, it is a shame that movies are becoming less and less family oriented.
Date: 1/24/2012 5:48:41 PMorchid70
Everything in bollywood is copied, including the western culture..just look at the way they dress...One should also embrace their own culture too...
Date: 1/24/2012 4:29:20 PMmoversbrenzk
wow cool artist :) im very much exited to hear anything from them :) go! bollywood
Date: 1/24/2012 1:09:05 PMYeshaa
I'm very open to indian movies becoming a little westernized. It's totally cool. But indian movies should not lose that "bollywood touch" if you know what I mean. It should still represent our culture & traditions & preserve them forever.

I miss those movies with "grand shaadi" songs & those "family centered" movies like kabhi khushi kabhi gham.

KKKG was the perfect example of bollywood movies. Even though half of it was in London & very westernized they "preserved" the indian culture and incorporated it most of the times. Wish Kjo make those type of movies again :)
Date: 1/24/2012 12:45:09 PMlarki_punjaban
i think its not good to only live in western style, akhir sanskaar aur culture naam ki bhi koi cheez hoti hai
wearing jeans is not uncool but get far away from wearing traditional clothes kahan ki akal mandi hai?
its like itself can be called as copy cat while wearing something else and forget the own girebaan
Date: 1/24/2012 12:08:36 PMSeema1987
whether anybody admit or nt evrybody wnt live western life style