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NRIs gushing with pride as India shines at Oscars
A R Rahman's twin victory at the Oscars as also an Academy Award for 'Smile
Pinky' has Indians in the US gushing with pride as they watched their
homeland shining at the biggest award night in movie world.
'Slumdog Millionaire', that had been raking in all major international
awards, completed its victory lap yesterday as it swept 8 Academy Awards,
including two for Rahman and a gold statuette each for lyricist Gulzar and
sound technician Resul Pookutty.
"It is a big year for India at the Oscars. For Indians staying abroad, it is
a matter of immense pride when something that represents India gets
recognition at such a global scale," Sangeeta Singh, assistant director at a
New York City school said.
India has been trying to make a mark at the Oscars for a long time now and
did it this year - from Rahman's performance, the Indian dance and music to
the child actors of 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Smile Pinky', Singh added.
She said Rahman's music has been widely accepted in the US and Americans
recognise Indian music more through his work.
Congratulating Rahman, city-based entrepreneur Mamta Anand said the music
maestro was the show stealer at awards night and "we are extremely proud of
his achievement."
India and Bollywood ruled the roost in the media coverage of the 81st Annual
Academy Awards as Americans woke up to pictures of Slumdog's excited child
actors flanked by Rahman, Anil Kapoor, Irrfaan Khan, Danny Boyle, Frieda
Pinto and Dev Patel splashed across newspapers and the internet.
The headline of a ‘Chicago Tribune’ story on Slumdog read, "A passage to
India", with the article going on to read, "The rollicking wish-fulfillment
yarn Slumdog Millionaire, nearly dumped into the marketplace last year as a
direct-to-DVD offering, fulfilled its destiny at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre".
‘ABC’ News had this to say of "the show stealer" Slumdog - "After winning
the hearts of moviegoers around world, 'Slumdog Millionaire', a buoyantly
hopeful romance set amid the poverty of Mumbai, India, won the Academy Award
for best picture, capping a night of wins including the best director Oscar
for Danny Boyle".
An article in the Chicago 'Suntimes' said Slumdog's win would give the same
"feeling of elevation" to India as the November 4 election of President
Barack Obama gave to his hometown Chicago.
"... There must have been cheering in the streets of Mumbai. As one
'Slumdog' winner after another came to the podium, I imagine some Indians
felt elevation similar to that experienced by Chicagoans during the Grant
Park telecast on the night of November 4. Did you notice how many of the
Slumdog winners were Indians? Nice that Anil Kapoor was in the room. And all
the kids worked the red carpet like seasoned pros".
‘CNN’ quoted film critic with Film Journal International Frank Lovece as
saying, "International cinema comes in cycles in the United States. Now, it
is Bollywood's time".
It said "The film is a celebration of India -- from the slums to the Taj
Mahal.. It pays homage to Bollywood by incorporating many of the industry's
norms -- vibrant colors, fast-paced editing, a fairy-tale love story and a
feel-good musical dance ending".
Further, it quoted Gene Newman, editorial director at ‘Premiere.com’ as
saying, "Slumdog is the reason why people go to the movies. It is the whole
package. It is an incredible story ... and it makes you feel good."
'Slumdog Millionaire' is East meeting West, Bollywood meeting Hollywood,
read another 'CNN' article.
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