Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi was found dead in her apartment 2 days ago....a star of Bollywood and nominated as a style icon by Time magazine in the 70's.

It would be interesting to find out how much of Parveen Babi's career problems were because of her attempts to Westernize herself just as 'The Press' had. I believe some of her alienation came from, not necessarily her talent, however, from her family's apparent heritage, and from The Press' ability to force Indigineous people out of their own comfortable place and into either Bollywood or Hollywood. I think she was also trying to forge her own private life, which can be next to impossible as a Screen Icon. It's happened with Brando's Family, Elvis' Family and so many others with strong cultural ties. It's amazing what 'The Papparazzi' and 'The Press' can do to people's careers and personal lives.