India erupts in celebrations for 'Slumdog' Oscar wins

[Coventina]

Source: CNN

NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- The collective cry throughout India of "Jai ho" (May you win) received a resounding answer when composer A.R. Rahman took home two Oscars for the movie "Slumdog Millionaire."

Rahman's wins -- one for the song "Jai Ho" and the other for Best Score -- were just two reasons for Indians to erupt in boisterous celebrations Monday morning.

"Slumdog," which was shot in the streets and slums of Mumbai bagged eight golden statuettes in total, including one for Best Sound Mixing. Indian Resul Pookutty shared it with fellow sound editors who worked on the film.

Documentary "Smile Pinky," which was made in India, added icing to the cake, taking home the Best Short Documentary gong. It tells the story of a young girl from Uttar Pradesh who undergoes surgery to fix a cleft lip.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/23/indiacelebrates.slumdogoscars/

[Captain Hilts]

1. That's neat. nt

[pinto]

2. I've not seen the Oscars for a few years, but this was fun to watch.

[Javaman]

3. Yet, Gandhi's items are up for auction.

it's just a movie. the buzz feel good effect will last, oh I'm predicting, 6 months, after that, it will be the next twinkie.

All the while the poor in India will continue to struggle, the caste system will thrive and women will still be murdered by the ignorant. (just to name a few things)

You want to see a movie about India that won't make you feel all warm and fuzzy?

Watch, "Water".

then see how you feel.

Meh. More of the Hollywood politicking for a failing industry.