Describe a popular/famous person in your country

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
   Yes, the media does focus more on celebs, instead of on other important issues. Actually
   media wants TRP, and as common people want to know more about their favourite celebs,
   so media puts too much attention on them. For example, Shah Rukh Khan’s son was in the
   limelight for many days on TV for being involved in drugs, whereas Abhinav Bindra and
   Neeraj Chopra who won gold medals in the Olympics in rifle shooting and javelin throw were
   out from media’s attention in a day or two.
2. Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
   Most of them are. Actually that is what made them famous in the first place. But the media
   also thrusts fame upon some of them and they become stars even if they are not too good
   in their fields.
3. What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
   Today’s famous people are backed by media very strongly, whereas in the past the media
   did not have that much reach. Secondly today’s famous people are mostly from sports and
   entertainment, whereas in the past they were from politics and academics also.
4. What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
   There are many famous people in my country. Actors, actresses, sportsmen, and those who
   have some extraordinary talent are there in my country.
5. Why are some kids popular at school?
   Some kids are very popular at school because of being good at studies, sports or any extracurricular
   activities. Some are born extroverts and so make friends with many others and
   become popular.
6. Why do some people become famous but not successful?
   Some people become famous but not successful because after becoming famous, they
   become complacent and stop working hard. So, they can’t meet the people’s expectations
   and so go into oblivion very soon. For example, Bhagyashree’s first movie was a super hit,
   but then she faded away from the public eye very soon because her later work did not
   appeal to them.
7. Are actors or actresses very interested in the work? Why?
   Yes, I believe actors and actresses are very interested in their work because if they were not
   interested, then they would not put their heart and soul into acting, and then they would
   not be successful in their life.
8. Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
   Yes, I believe being a professional actor or actress is a good career. If one is successful, one
   can earn much more than in any other profession. However, I also believe that it is a very
   demanding profession. It requires total dedication and perseverance. Only then can an actor
   or actress survive in today’s era of cutthroat competition.
9. What can children learn from acting?
   Children can learn a lot from acting. Firstly, it builds confidence. While acting, they interact
   with people of all ages and so it also builds social skills. It also improves their public speaking
   skills which are very important in adult life. Acting also teaches them discipline and patience.
   Children have to memorize lines, and so it also sharpens their memory.
10. Why do children like special costumes?
    Children like special costumes because it makes them enter a world of fantasy, and they
    imagine situations around those costumes which increases their creativity and give them
    happiness.
11. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who
    earn little?
    Actors who earn much enjoy name, fame, and a world of luxury, whereas those who earn
    little suffer from frustration and depression and also may have suicidal tendencies.
12. What are the differences between acting in the theatre and that in the film?
    Acting in the theatre and that in the film is totally different. In theatre performance, actors
    have just one chance to get it right. There are no retakes. Secondly, the distance between
    the audience and the actor is much more in theatre acting. So, actors have to exaggerate
    facial expressions and gestures so that every audience member can see what’s going on.
    However, in films, the camera can get extremely close to the actor, which closes the gap
    between the audience and the actors. So actors on film must use subtle, controlled and
    natural expressions and body language. Finally, stage actors must deliver the same
    performance with new energy each time they perform.
13. What are the qualities of being popular?
    A popular person is one who is a people’s person. He should be friendly and approachable
    by people. He should be helpful and empathetic. He should be a good listener and try to
    lead by example.
14. Do you know any popular star who likes helping other people?
    Many celebs are attached to some charity organisations or are running their own NGOs.
    Salman Khan has his charity “Being Human’, which is doing a lot for Charity.
15. Do you think children should imitate their idols?
    It is not a question of whether they should. We have to realise that they will always imitate.
    So, the onus is on the celebs to be good role models and do what is good to be imitated.
16. What influence do popular stars have on teenagers?
    Teenagers want to be like their favourite celebs. They take them as their idol. They are
    influenced in both good and bad ways. If their popular star is endorsing any product then
    teenagers blindly want to buy that product even if they don’t need it. If their popular star is
    doing something good, such as helping the poor, teenagers also go out and do the same.