I refer to the letter by M Sahaja entitled Petronas' Deepavali ad tasteless .

Being able to laugh at ourselves is harmless and necessary. If South India has consistently been delivering its offering of movies (being first or third rate, or otherwise) with a large dose of melodrama, song and dance and suspense, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Petronas using the same format. Nothing to be shamed about or getting all sensitive!

The local agency that handles the Petronas account is top class. If there is one thing that I look forward to every Deepavali more than the 'muruku' it is the Petronas ads. They deliver powerful messages using a simple theme that all and sundry can relate to.

I know the owners of the restaurants which were alluded to in the Petronas Deepavali ad and even they find it humourous!

The rest of us should just sit back and enjoy the show!