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A local Hindu organisation in Chennai has lodged a police complaint against actress Shriya, who starred opposite Rajnikanth [Images] in the Tamil blockbuster, Sivaji-The Boss, objecting to the outfit (in the picture) worn by her during the 175th day celebration of the film.In a complaint, the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) alleged that Shriya's outfit had 'offended Hindu culture,' police said.

If there was one phrase about India that I would ban, it would be the use of "offended Hindu culture". A close second would be the phrase "it was all there in the Vedas" It is always amusing to note that the target is always some rich glamorous actress who can pay them off. Its at times like this, that my aversion for organized groups hits an all time high. What Hindu culture? Are these guys brave enough to ban all movies having superstar Rajni where the heroines are depicted in skimpy costumes that are contrary to Hindu culture? You would see the organization members actually drooling and queuing up. They would even defend the movie saying that the costumes are as close to temple sculptures [Read near naked] as possible ...

Childhood consisted of celebrating Sankranti with much awaited pomp and fervour. It all began with washing the house with water, and wiping the floors with a rag, the night before "bhogie" (2 days before Sankranti). It would then be followed by drawing of muggus with ground rice paste at every threshold and room corners. We children were scolded and asked not to step on any of the house "muggus" till it was dry.