ES: My very pubic humiliation has destroyed my career, says violinist

[China]

My very pubic humiliation has destroyed my career, says violinist

A Bengali violinist says his life has been “destroyed” after his name was replaced by an offensive term in an official festival programme.

Abdul Shahid, who has performed around the world, said he has been subjected to “immense ridicule” after his first name was written as “bal” — “pubic hair” in Bengali.

More than 85,000 copies of the programme were circulated by Tower Hamlets council for the annual Baishakhi Mela Festival last year, which drew 120,000 people to Brick Lane.

Mr Shahid is now suing Tower Hamlets for more than £300,000 for damages. The 43-year-old father-of-four claims he has been subject to “immense ridicule, taunting and humiliation” which rendered him unable to work.

The programme features a picture of the musician playing the violin with his name given as “Bal Shahid”.

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[Bang]

This is a story that just sticks in your throat...

~Barf

[MLSKINS]

I don't know why, but this literally made me LOL.

[MisterPinstripe]

I don't know why, but this literally made me LOL.

I know why.

[Koolblue13]

Awe, people are picking on the poor violinist and his feelings are hurt.

[Pick6]

He sounds like a child complaining to his parents that he is getting teased on the playground.

[BALLz]

There is one specific thing we should all take away from reading this article. A new way to say pubic hair.

[Riggo-toni]

There is one specific thing we should all take away from reading this article. A new way to say pubic hair.

Yeah, suing for 300k- what bal on this guy....

[Dan T.]

OK I just noticed the typo/non-typo in the title.

[Teller]

I don't get it.

"Bal Curly?"

"Bal Carpet?"

Clue the old guy in, please.

---------- Post added June-14th-2012 at 10:22 PM ----------

OK I just noticed the typo/non-typo in the title.

The ORIGINAL STORY has it spelled that way.

That is both brilliant, and evil.