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Rahman made it in Oscar - I am glad and sad

 

I am so glad and overjoyed that finally Indians are recognized in a global stage for pure and sheer talent. Though the marketing and lobbying would have made the extra bit for the trash to millionaire stories success in the Academy award ceremony where the global village was tuned into the Kodak Theatre happenings.

 

My joy is unlimited but equally saddened that master talents such as that of Rahman had to be recognized for a movie which is not the best of his life…he has done far too many better ones in the past. But BBC headline read that “British film Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Oscars including best director and best picture, while Kate Winslet wins best actress.” (still colonial…in its tone ???)

 

As an Indian, I feel we lost it in the whole game plan of Hollywood entry into Indian movie making business … probably that’s the main reason that this movie is hyped up but Still ….I AM OVERJOYED THAT INDIAN TALENT AND INDIANS ARE RECOGNISED AND CELEBRATED.

 

Lets not carried away by the hype but truly work on our competitive advantage…. Salam India!!! Jai Hind!!!

 

 

Warm Regards,

Christus

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Christus Frank Antony

  

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Unknown said…
very true
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