Indo-Americans are upset over stereotyping their community in upcoming Jason Bateman comedy “Bad Words”.
Referring to Red Band trailer of the movie, distinguished Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that addressing an Indo-American kid as “Hey Slumdog” and using the words “curry hole” for him smelled of xenophobia and racism.
Zed, who is Chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, stressed that Indo-Americans were for free speech as much anybody else if not more. But unnecessarily belittling a community with stereotyped remarks, even in a comedy, hurt the community. Filmmakers should be more responsible while handling race and faith related subjects, as cinema was a very powerful medium.
Moreover, talking to a young child that way was really inappropriate and disappointing, Rajan Zed argued.
Zed has urged the filmmaker to remove the words derogatory to Indo-American community in the movie and trailer and offer a formal apology.
Directed and starred by Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and rated R (Restricted), “Bad Words” is scheduled for release in USA in March next.
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Invitation to a Real Italian experience on the Valentines’ day
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@ Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Radisson Blu Cairo would like to invite its dear guests on their day of love “Valentine’s Day” at the Filini Italian Restaurant. We propose Filini as the real gift on such a day for your beloved ones where the romantic, the familial and the friendly atmosphere engagements for all kinds of love.
It’s an invitation to share your lovely moments with your beloved partners in the place that appreciates the Italian, classy, elegant and romantic taste desired on such a day. The Filini Italian restaurant is an ambiance that originally relies on the authentic, natural touches in food flavors and ingredients as well as place style, design and mood. Filini delivers the Italian sensation and affection to you through its professionalism within Italy’s core from pasta to risotto to pizza to seafood specialties preparations in the world of cuisine.
“As my delightful guests are accustomed from surprises on Valentines’ Day; I have prepared four favorite course set menus to choose from. During this tender day, I usually think of people I love especially when cooking, to deliver a delicious taste and food appearance combined with passion to all my guests’ hearts. Moreover, we believe that the day of affection and passion requires a serene, peaceful mood which will be created by the fiddle fingers of a professional guitarist. Let your choice for Filini become the unforgettable valentines’ gift to your beloved” Chef Nasser Eweis has revealed.
For further information, please contact
Nevine Nader, Director of Public Relations & Communication
+202 26965656, nevine.nader@radissonblu.com
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Radisson Blu, operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Europe’s largest upper upscale brand, offers first class service, providing guests with a contemporary hospitality experience. Radisson Blu has received numerous awards as Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its "Yes I Can!" spirit of service and the "100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee". September 2005 saw the roll out of free high speed internet access across the portfolio - the first international hotel chain to offer this service. Radisson Blu currently includes more than 260 hotels with 63,500 rooms in operation or under development in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
For more information, visit www.radissonblu.com