The story picked up for this movie was the rags-to-riches transformation of an orphan by playing "Who wants to be a Millionaire" hosted by Anil Kapoor and the underlying struggle of the protagonist to see the daylight.It is an Oscar winning movie, but what was it trying to portray? Was it the horrendous circumstances in which the slum people spend there livelihoods in India.Isn't the movie yet another depiction of India as "The Land of Snake Charmers" by the outsiders.There is a mixed feeling among Indians regarding Slumdog Millionaire.While some are gushing and feeling proud, there are many who are groaning with the depiction of the Indian culture.
I admit that it is a proud moment for India that the film got Oscar.But at the same time I feel ashamed as the way our country was depicted in it.
But lets chuck that part out as neither am I here to discuss what the movie is all about nor am I trying to give a synopsis of Slumdog Millionaire.I just want to convey that there were many good Indian movies which deserved an Oscar but couldnt get it.
Well coming to the Oscar part of it I think the movie didn't deserve Oscar.I watched the movie and it made me feel likeit was one of those documentaries that comes out in Doordarshan every now and then.The performances were ordinary.I would like to say that there was not much to do for any of the characters but yes the kids did well considering their age.The brothel scene made me remember of "Sadak", where a forlorn Sanjay Dutt fought for Pooja Bhatt.I think the scene was same in both the movies.There was nothing great about the movie, but one thing that enticed me were the flashbacks and the way the questions in the show were related to the real life events of the protagonist.Now coming to the music for which A.R.Rehamn got oscar,I am sorry to say but the music was moderate type.The maestro hasgiven us numbers that are far better than the one for which he got an Oscar.He is undoubtedly a prodigy, but I think itwas sheer luck that got him the Oscar.
The movie was yet another masala hindi movie with english dialogues amalgamated.I think the english lanuguage was used to globalize the movie.In simple words the move was a tour of the poverty stricken life of a slum dwelling urchin.Some of the scenes which I was unable to digest were:
I admit that it is a proud moment for India that the film got Oscar.But at the same time I feel ashamed as the way our country was depicted in it.
But lets chuck that part out as neither am I here to discuss what the movie is all about nor am I trying to give a synopsis of Slumdog Millionaire.I just want to convey that there were many good Indian movies which deserved an Oscar but couldnt get it.
Well coming to the Oscar part of it I think the movie didn't deserve Oscar.I watched the movie and it made me feel likeit was one of those documentaries that comes out in Doordarshan every now and then.The performances were ordinary.I would like to say that there was not much to do for any of the characters but yes the kids did well considering their age.The brothel scene made me remember of "Sadak", where a forlorn Sanjay Dutt fought for Pooja Bhatt.I think the scene was same in both the movies.There was nothing great about the movie, but one thing that enticed me were the flashbacks and the way the questions in the show were related to the real life events of the protagonist.Now coming to the music for which A.R.Rehamn got oscar,I am sorry to say but the music was moderate type.The maestro hasgiven us numbers that are far better than the one for which he got an Oscar.He is undoubtedly a prodigy, but I think itwas sheer luck that got him the Oscar.
The movie was yet another masala hindi movie with english dialogues amalgamated.I think the english lanuguage was used to globalize the movie.In simple words the move was a tour of the poverty stricken life of a slum dwelling urchin.Some of the scenes which I was unable to digest were:
1)The blind beggar recognising the image on the dollar note.
2)The seperation and reunion of the two lovers(It can happen only in a movie, but that was too weird).
3)The way the protagonist chose the answer for the "Three musketeer" question.
But contemplating a bit I found that there are/were many other movies that could have struck the chord.Some movies to think about are :Taare Zameen par,Chak De,Swadesh and definitely Lagaan.Even I consider Jodhaa Akbar, being an ardent fan of Hrithik.
But what is relevant is that the movie got us Indians, an Oscar and can be considered as one of the most successful movies so far.Thus we Indians have accepted it with dignity......."Jai Ho".
But contemplating a bit I found that there are/were many other movies that could have struck the chord.Some movies to think about are :Taare Zameen par,Chak De,Swadesh and definitely Lagaan.Even I consider Jodhaa Akbar, being an ardent fan of Hrithik.
But what is relevant is that the movie got us Indians, an Oscar and can be considered as one of the most successful movies so far.Thus we Indians have accepted it with dignity......."Jai Ho".
