OSCARS FOR SLUMDOG

The thumping success of Slumdog Millionaire at the just concluded Oscars is a pleasant and happy moment for all things Indian.
Sorry for the nay Sayers who are uncomfortable with reality and want to exist in the fantasy of their protected environment. Fortunately they are a minority who can remain behind the tinted glass of their Mercs, Ferraris and bungalows.
Danny Boyle’s movie has won eight Oscar awards including best picture, adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, original score, original song and direction.
The highlight of the Slumdog Millionaire drama is reflected on the faces of the happy kids from the 'real slums' wearing tuxedos and designer dresses smiling at the Oscar venue enjoying the entire experience with the innocence of unadulterated exuberance of the moment, which is universal irrespective of who and where the child is. Only children are capable of soaking in true glory they always deserve.
That I think is the power of the story so well told by the entire team and deserves to be saluted. It has changed so many lives and given an entirely neglected deprived section of our society the right to aspire and courage to dream.
I look forward to the day when the politics of vested interest will no longer be able to exploit this class with false promises and criminality.
The Director of the film humbly attributed the success of the movie by stating that the story is not about money (prize) but all about Love. The human angle is really well narrated and touches the viewer.
Thanks to the Oscars jury for fulfilling the personal wish made on my post of 25th January!!