Dancing in NightClubs Banned in Bangalore?
January 27, 2008 – 10:59 pm
On January 25, the TOI featured a news that Dancing in Nightclubs is banned in Bangalore. The first thought that came to my mind is – does nightclubs and discs are same? If this two are not the same then some investigation may be required. Also, I think entertainment centers at night are classified under various categories like dance bar(banned in Bangalore), discs, pubs, bar and restuarant etc. I saw people after a few drinks just start dancing to the music. I do not think such dance are being stopped. Please correct me, if such dance is illegal now. If the ban is true, this may be a bad news to the party loving people of Bangalore. Already Bangalore is adjusting with the 11.30 pm deadline at night. Looks like we Bangalorean these days mostly in the “Salpa adjust maadi” mode whether it is traffic or otherwise. Bangalore is growing, evolving into a more cosmopolitan city and getting international attention. May be we should be little flexible now. A little comparison with other leading cities in India in this regard:
Mumbai: Dancing allowed at night clubs
Deadline – 1.30 am, Dance bars banned.
Chennai: Dancing allowed at nightclubs
Deadline – 1.30 am, Dance bars non existent
Hyderabad: Dancing allowed at nightclubs
Deadline – Last order 11 pm but clubs are open till 1 am.
Dance bars banned.
Delhi: Dancing allowed at nightclubs
Deadline – 1.30 am( may be extended till 4 am before Asian Games)
Dance Bars banned.
Bangalore: Dancing at night clubs banned
Deadline – 11.30 pm(strictly enforced)
Dance bars banned
Now with many international companies setting base here, comes a lot of people whose expections are different. Also, we have a huge number of international tourists comming to Bangalore or passing through enroute. I think this factors should be taken into account when deciding on the lifestyle of a city. As of one of the most important factor taken into account while grading a city is the lifestyle it offers.
10 Responses to “Dancing in NightClubs Banned in Bangalore?”
Bangalore welcomes people from different countries, but not the ill cultures. Its so bad to see that Indians are no more worried about the diminishing Indian tradition and the ruining of once called “Rich Indian Culture” of which we were proud of. These pubs, night clubs and bars have ruined the life and living of the people of Bangalore. Hope people wake up and realise the ill effects of the increasing number of pubs and bars.
By satie on Jan 28, 2008
What culture do you see that you are preserving? Something in your memory? Look at the way people behave on the roads – and most of these guys do not go to pubs. Culture in India today is limited to family units – big or small. There is nothing in the culture you talk of to connect with people who are different, unknown. The western culture you so happily bash, is at least more benevolent to its society in real and practical terms and not written in some forgotten book. I love India, but am not getting fooled by your trigger happy comments condemning people, while you cannot see anything bad near your own home… of course those people are not part of your family/community?
By raj on Feb 17, 2008
It is ugly to see a newspaper campaigning for the rich, bold and the beautiful to continue their mindless revelry. What dance are these people in these dens? Kuchipudi or Bharatanatyam? Even kids know that alcohol, drugs and free sex rules in these clubs.
By Kumar on Feb 17, 2008
fk u kumar and satie fk all of u!!u narrow minded fks! bangalore is been called the pub city frm 70 years tht s the culture v are talkin about you think kids ll ve sex through pubs ban the prostitution centres and den talk!we ppl need a break in life the only time we get is after work that is at 10 but there is no music no djs no dances me and my wife dont dance for money
i pay 4k every night to dance asholes
By karan on Aug 14, 2008
Rightly said karan! I am sure people who have imposed such rules are as F***ed in the head as kumar, satie and raj..guys you dont belong to a city like bangalore. If you dont like clubbing…just dont go…please dont disturb us who really wanna enjoy lives in our terms. Who da F*** r u to stop someone?? you dont like pubs and clubs..cock up and stay at home with your family watching TV eating hot samosas…Y the F*** wud u care about the rest???
By Aditi on Sep 12, 2008
I can’t believe some of the comments to this terrible news. Seriously. If someone doesn’t like to go to a club or drink, then no-one is forcing them, but to force people to NOT do something as enjoyable and healthy as DANCE is ridiculous. I thought India was meant to be a developing country, becoming more progessive, but it seems like its still in the dark ages. Now with the recent attacks on mosques and churches, I wonder if religious extremism taking over. Bangalore should be ashamed of such atrocities happening in a once vibrant, progressive city that prided themselves on being a shining example of a liberal safe and modern India.
By Emily on Sep 25, 2008
i jus wanna say.. f**k u kumar and f**k u satie .u ppl r jus tryin to stop wat u dont do.. bl**dy if dancin in a club shud b banned, thn u must stop things like prostitution and screening those porn movies in the city with their posters stuck everywr.. wat d u think wud catch the attention of “your” kids?? those pubs whic cant b identified by ur kid or those posters whic d lure thm jus it did to u.. u ppl r jus nonsensical.. stupid fellows u want development of the country.. devlelop ur brain first.. only wen ppl like u grow up, our country will grow.. motherf ******s
By ruler on Oct 11, 2008
Whats the big idea about Dance dude? In Bangalore all the news paper has advertisement saying freindship club and massage centers. What are they brothels just fucking brothels these bloody fuckers who ban dance are assholes. they dont like to dance or they dont know to dance or they dont have the money to enjoy doesnt mean that others have to suffer. Let these ******** stop prostitutions first in Bangalore then let them talk about other things. ******** *******.
By Rahul on Aug 6, 2009