Slumdog millionaire

I read Q&A by Vikas Swaroop a long time ago. I instantly liked the plot and the characters.

The movie is a little different. It is some what melodramatic but in essence captured the spirit of the book. Hope, the spirit of survival against all odds, adventure, seeking new opportunities and making most of what the world throws at you.

I read two types of reviews of the movie. Usually I like the reviews in outlook by Namrata but this time I thought she was harsh. Yes there was a lot of filth, poverty and disgusting scenes like young jalal malik emerging from human excreta, but isn't that real? We have any number of bollywood movies shot in exquisite locations and we need the odd movie to wake us from that slumber and take a look at the reality. The other review was by Shoba De in times of india which I thought was on the mark. I think in the end the movie is a tribute to the individual spirit and the triump of the underdog. Here is wishing all success to Slumdog at the Oscars! Hope AR Rehman wins an Oscar!