Slumdog Millionaire!

As I write this blog, the cast and crew of Slumdog Millionaire are in Kodak theater, Los Angeles for the biggest prize in cinema - the Oscars. Incidentally, I saw this movie just today. There were some scenes in the movie that embarrass Indians; atleast I felt so. What is shown in the movie isn't the true India, but scratch that; true India can never be shown on screen. It can only be felt.

Anyways, back to the movie, I think it has all the ingredients in good proportions. It is logical, has a wonderful background score, has scenes that can rivet you, an excellent script and life in the characters. The only thing I didn't like in the movie is the constant focus on slums. India is not only about slums. Maybe the director had to focus on slums to emphasize the title. Maybe.

At my workplace, at times when we have team events, my colleagues ask me what India is all about. They are honest questions for sure. What I tell them is a different story altogether but I hope they don't see this movie as it shows only a part of India and incorrectly portrays as if that is what India is all about. 

Except this, I have no issues with the movie. I think it is very well crafted and above all, like its protagonist, the movie has right things happening to it at the right time. Golden Globe happened. BAFTA happened. Now it is time for Oscars. Who knows what the destiny has in store for the millionaire? Let's try this question.

What major award(s) did the movie Slumdog Millionaire win?

A. BAFTA

B. Golden Globe

C. Oscars

D. All of the above.

I would go for D.