Geeta must have better life in India than she has in Pakistan: Salman Khan
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He may not be escorting Geeta home, but Salman Khan is getting as close to his Bajrangi Bhaijaan role as he can get.
His blockbuster hit, based on a fictional story of a speech-impaired, six-year-old girl Munni who stumbled across the Pak-India border, has renewed interest in the real-life case of 23-year oldGeeta, a speech-impaired Indian woman who's being cared for by the Edhi Foundation since she accidentally wandered into Pakistan 13 years ago. Geeta is unable to communicate where her home and family is, and no one from India has reached out to claim her so far.
Also read: Will Bajrangi Bhaijaan help this girl stranded in Pakistan?
Doing his part as advocate, Salman stressed at a press conference yesterday that "[s]he must be having her own family and friends [in Pakistan]. We should make sure her life out here is a lot better than it was there, otherwise phir point kya hai [what's the point of bringing her back?]"
He added, "We should thank the NGO in Pakistan (Edhi Foundation, which has looked after Geeta all these years) for supporting her and giving her a good life. We should respect the fact that they have kept an Indian there for such a long time."
He also said that if Geeta wanted to meet him, he "would be happy to" fulfil her wish.
Last week, Bajrangi Bhaijaan director Kabir Khan told the press that the film's makers were trying to spread Geeta's story. On that occasion, Salman had pointed out that the job of bringing Geeta home is the Indian government's. "For us to try and find out [who her parents are] would be difficult. [If we escort her to the wrong parents,] then she would be unhappy with us so let the government take care."
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Aug 11, 2015 01:13pm
A person like u must visit ailing Abdul Sattar Edhi.U will be astonished to see his welfare work.In fact, he deserve all appreciation.Just go to Karachi for few hours or spent a day with him and his family.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:28pm
Respects to Edhi Saheb ! People like him give hope to us that all is still not lost. May he live long and strong.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:29pm
If her real parents are found and they are willing to take her back then she should be sent. Otherwise she may land in wrong hands, etc. Good thing is that she is practicing her own religion here and people of her religion are teaching her to practice her faith. This is an exemplary behavior by Edhi Saheb. This is real and true Pakistan, Pakistan of 70% people. Yes there are about 30% fundamentalists in Pakistan it used to be 10% only 25 years back but now it has increased lot more.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:38pm
I Salute from the Bottom of my heart to this NGO in Pakistan and her caretakers...And most importantly they gave her freedom to follow her religion and let allow her to build a temple inside the home.....Its really astonishing and unexpected....this really changed my view about Pakistan, and I'm ascertain that there are good human beings in Pakistan too..and we can expect peace one day between the two countries. We are the closed to each other for so many things, be it language, way of life, standards.... may we come closer and enjoy the friendship rather then enmity.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:47pm
How amazing it would be if Salman Khan comes to Pakistan to pick her up once the parents are found.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:48pm
@Karachi Wally - How do you get 70% and 30%?
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Aug 11, 2015 01:52pm
Lots of respect to Mr Edhi and Pakistan . An Indian salute you :)
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Aug 11, 2015 01:55pm
Hypothetically if the bajrangi bhaijan story get reverse is not it is a very similar to GEETA issue. Lets hope its only a fiction movie as they claim other wise its can create a very rich life for this decent innocent girl GEETA.
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Aug 11, 2015 01:56pm
@Haroon - She is a 23-year old adult and should be able to decide herself if she wishes to live with her parents after meeting them. Situation needs to be assessed carefully. There is a question mark as to what kind of parents she had who remained mum for her for this long!!!
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Aug 11, 2015 02:06pm
A celebrity needs to be apolitical.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:08pm
Pakistan needs a lot of people like Abdul Sattar Edhi saheb, may God give him lot more years to serve the children of God and teach the people a lesson of humanity ignoring the religion cast and creed.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:15pm
As pointed out by Modi soon after assuming his country's responsibility as head of the state, humanity does not know any borders. Whether Indians or Pakistanis, we know the importance of human beings. But there are a few blacksheeps who actually does not want peace between the two neighbouring countries just because of their fanatic approach. We have to defeat such elements only then the two neighboring countries can come closer.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:16pm
Edhi long live for paving the way for peace and love between the two countries at least for the time being.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:28pm
I wish if Indian Government give him a civil award to Maulana Edhi.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:32pm
Thanks to my Pakistani friends for taking care of an Indian for so long!!
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Aug 11, 2015 02:34pm
Please Thank Pakistan Rangers also for dealing this case professionally & humanely and handed over Geeta to Edhi instead of sending her to Jail.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:34pm
@Harmony-1 I think he presumes by talking 10 people at a time and find that 3/10 possess backward mindset
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Aug 11, 2015 02:36pm
@syed wasim haider He isn't Maulana... He is just Abdul Sattar Edhi. Anyone having beard on his face does not qualify him as Maulana
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Aug 11, 2015 02:45pm
Salman proves once again he is a true hero who speaks his own mind without diplomacy.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:51pm
@S Patil
Edhi is an Ideal in Pakistan though his services has not been recognised internationally. There are loads of people like Edhi in Pakistan who provide such services in Pakistan. I can assure you that in metropolitan like Karachi and Lahore none sleeps Hungry and people have shelter to sleep. In Lahore only we have more than 30 free Dastarkhwans where food is served free of cost to needy.
One of my Guest from Haryana asked me about the number of homeless people in Lahore.. when I told him that we don't have homeless except few who are victims of drug addiction.... He did believe me till the time I took him to all the places he asked me after checking from Internet.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:51pm
Edhi sahab, we will be forever grateful to you. I will pray for your long and healthy life. Thank you for taking care of Geeta.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:54pm
He is right, it is the governments job to find her family. It is sad that no one has claimed her but her families circumstances could be bad also. I hope the governments can leave the door open for her should she not find her family and wants to return.
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Aug 11, 2015 02:55pm
@S Patil - Just "Pakistan needs a lot of people like Abdul Sattar Edhi saheb"? And you are so full of them?
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Aug 11, 2015 03:04pm
Geeta has lived a better life in Pakistan with Abdul Sattar Edhi and has been looked after well by Bilquis Edhi. Geeta was probably living a slavary life in India. All credit to Abdul Sattar Edhi.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:13pm
Salute to Pakistan. Indeed this has changed my view also about Pakistan and its people. This will remain has Moment Of Magic for people of India. For all their life.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:18pm
nobody is talking about the fact that her family probably abandoned her
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Aug 11, 2015 03:20pm
Edhi is undoubtedly the kindest person in Pakistan. You know whenever he is asked about his religious views, he replies 'I have one religion and that is humanity. Nothing is greater than humanity' That's just one thing that makes him so great. It would be so wonderful if Salman Khan comes to Pakistan to meet Geeta and Edhi sahab.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:31pm
Yet Edhi keeps getting overlooked by the Nobel Committee. I guess Obama deserved it more for reasons unknown.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:38pm
@syed wasim haider I agree with you..I request the Indian government to award Indian peace prize toto ABDUL sattar edhi and edhi foundation. Indian government should donate money or atleast ambulances for the organisation.
As stranded I dians like geeta and Indian fishermen are getting support from this organisation we should also be proactive in supporting such organisation.this will help in aman ki asha and reduce the trust defecit between the fighting brothers.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:38pm
@syed wasim haider I agree with you..I request the Indian government to award Indian peace prize toto ABDUL sattar edhi and edhi foundation. Indian government should donate money or atleast ambulances for the organisation.
As stranded I dians like geeta and Indian fishermen are getting support from this organisation we should also be proactive in supporting such organisation.this will help in aman ki asha and reduce the trust defecit between the fighting brothers.
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Aug 11, 2015 03:42pm
Do people still watch the film after these remarks?
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Aug 11, 2015 03:44pm
Thanks to Edhi Sahib and people like him who operate from behind the screen to serve humanity, this country is still operational. Leave it purely to politicians and judicial system , God will destroy it like barbaric nations destroyed before
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Aug 11, 2015 03:47pm
Edhi is the unsung hero of humanity..............
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Aug 11, 2015 03:59pm
he sounds like Thankless afghanistanis
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Aug 11, 2015 04:12pm
@Pushkar Dhyani Dear! there are bad and good people everywhere. I am surprised about reading your comments that there are good people in pakistan too..???
You must boost up your G.K to know that Edhi is the largest welfare trust in the world, privately owned by Edhi himself. The do work for the sake of Humanity that is what our religion teaches us.
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Aug 11, 2015 04:25pm
Salman Khan does not know what he is talking about. Let the NGOs and the Indian government do their job. Rest everybody should keep their mouths shut.
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Aug 11, 2015 04:34pm
Credit goes to Aamir liaquat.
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Aug 11, 2015 04:35pm
Credit goes to Geo.
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Aug 11, 2015 04:41pm
Salman Khan is a cheapster in front of Great and Noble Edhi sahab.
Not many people know that EDHI TRUST owns the world's largest private ambulance network. After every road accident, bomb blast or disaster, the first ambulance that reaches the spot is always from Edhi. We Pakistanis are so used to see Edhi ambulances everywhere on the ground and on tv channels. If there is only one person on earth that deserves the highest merit and recognition for his services to humanity, it is only our beloved our hero janab Edhi sahab.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:09pm
Better Salman Khan adopts her as a sister. This will make her life cozy, after all she was beaten & scolded day & night in Edhi centre pay probably has been visioned by Salman Khan.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:31pm
Mr. Khan, you should have taken notice of Geeta earlier. Under Edhi's shadow a girl without a family can have best life in the entire South Asia. Please spare us the thanks owed to Edhi foundation.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:33pm
@Pushkar Dhyani There wont be any peace between us and you, we have tried many times and we have failed many times. You can live happily in your Modi kingdom. Please........we don't want anything from you and we have nothing for you so just leave us alone. we will take care of ourselves. My only request is, just stay out of our affairs.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:39pm
@S Patil the fact is of the matter is, your country Indian needs people like Abdul Sattar Edhi more than Pakistan does at this time. At least we have produced one.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:43pm
@Imran Soomro Pointed out by Modi? Come out of your political sloganeering dream world and watch what Modi's govt. is doing in reality across the borders and blaming Pakistan for every evil. May be Pakistan has all the evils that there exists, all we ask is leave us alone and we will deal with our shortfalls. We just don't want to have anything to do with India any more. Most of the peace gestures by our weak and nimble govt. of Nawaz has been rejected.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:47pm
@syed wasim haider Why do you wish that, who is Indian govt. to recognize Edhi? Edhi Trust is not doing all this charity work to get a thank you, a reward or get a certificate of approval from any one in return. Its doing all this out of sympathy for humanity.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:48pm
India replies by fire
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Aug 11, 2015 05:49pm
@NY You are most welcome and its our most pleasure to help this helpless woman. We will do this again for you should we find some one in a situation like this again.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:51pm
@xenia Don't worry about thanking rangers. Just let it up on our borders for a change and let those people at the border live in peace without constant firings man!!!!!
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Aug 11, 2015 05:54pm
@Harmony-1 Yes, I have the same opinion as yours and have expressed it. Like India has 1.2 billion Edhis living there who are busy doing charity work day and night and not a single person in India sleeps hungry at night.
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Aug 11, 2015 05:57pm
@niju Please.......for God's sake, Edhi does not need any money or recognition from India. You will be surprised how much charity he receives from Pakistanis. Does not mean he can not use more, but please not from India. We are very capable of supporting such charities ourselves.
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Aug 11, 2015 06:00pm
@ga Edhi is not white, he is not from west and he is a Muslim. Obama is much more kinder, generous to helpless people and has far exceeded Edhi in all selfless charity work. Nothing more need to be said. I rest my case.
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Aug 11, 2015 06:04pm
@ayesha Right on Ayesha!!!
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Aug 11, 2015 06:13pm
Every muslim has a better life in India than in Pakistan
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Aug 11, 2015 07:33pm
I am strong supporter of Geeta staying here in Pakistan till her real parent are not found and confirmed through DNA test. She is pretty much Pakistani and there is no justification of sending her to India w/o knowing if real parent are recieving her or not. Edhi Sahab has adopted her as his own daughter, she lives in his house, she has her Hindu identity and worship place, she has been offered to marry a Hindu boy, she has lot of respect and freinds, who will like her to go to some where she is starnger except she has her family to recieve her.
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Aug 11, 2015 08:15pm
@Haroon -- Very thoughtful of you, indeed. Mr. Khan should be advised for this peace-building, purely a humanitarian gesture of goodwill towards a forward step in the relationship of both the neighboring countries. No Politics Please! whatsoever-Period.
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Aug 11, 2015 08:52pm
Not to put a damper on things but when it comes to real life, things are much more complicated than (easily)depicted on the reel life, right?
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Aug 11, 2015 08:54pm
@haris u are correct; he is not a scholar of Arabic or Persian or religion but as a matter of respect people address him like this.He serve everyone irrespective of caste, creed or religion and even he give services to the animals also.
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Aug 11, 2015 11:14pm
@Saleem USA I suggested to Salman Khan not Indian government. Mr. Edhi never not take anything from any government.
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Aug 12, 2015 12:09am
Lot of respect for Edhi Saab!
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Aug 12, 2015 01:06am
@Harmony-1 Big country. Not every one reads the newspapers or watches TV. Difficult to trace people in remote pockets of India/Pakistan.
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Aug 12, 2015 01:11am
If we respect and love each other regardless of color, caste, religion, and language, we will be all super human beings and India & Pakistan could be a world Power. We need to stop fanaticism and thing higher on top human level to prosper and get blessings from God.
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Aug 12, 2015 02:08am
Dipak@Karachi Wally: Edhi Saheb is Gujarati from my area of Saurashtra. His ailing mother instilled the best in Edhi Saheb. God bless him, give him good health and long long life.
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Aug 12, 2015 02:53am
I want to donate to Edhi foundation, as they are doing a wonderful and much needed job in Pakistan. How can i do that? Do they have a website?
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Aug 12, 2015 04:00am
A Boaster always Boasts
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Aug 12, 2015 07:27am
@Brahmin edhi foundation
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Aug 12, 2015 07:27am
Edhi Foundation
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Aug 12, 2015 07:38am
Amidst all the gory news that we keep hearing it is wonderful to hear about the
Edhi foundation. Please keep up the good work noble sir Edhi!!
Greetings and best wishes from India.
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Aug 12, 2015 12:20pm
@Poo I agree with you completely. There is no doubt that a law and order and human rights etc are so much better here. Hopefully our sister will return soon.
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