I dedicate this award to my country
Rajaneesh Vilakudy
Resul Pookutty
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February 23, 2009 12:32 IST
This is an incredible moment. My life will never be the same again!" Resul
Pookutty exclaims. "Not even in dreams did I imagine that I would get such a
big honour. I am particularly happy that I got an award for a film that was
shot in my favourite city, Mumbai [Images].''
Minutes after he bagged his award, the Oscar winner was on the phone with
us, talking about his big win for Slumdog Millionaire [Images] in the Best
Sound Mixing category.
He added that he would like to dedicate the award to India, especially to the
film industry.
''I am really proud that I could do this for my country. I'm thrilled that I am
winning this award for India," Pookutty said.
Vilakkupara, a tiny hamlet in Kerala [Images], where he was born, erupted in
cricket-style celebrations when the news was flashed on television channels.
Almost 1,000 people turned up at his house, where mediapersons were part of the
celebrations.
When informed about the celebration in Kerala, he said, "I am really happy.
This could be one of Kerala's biggest moments. It is the perfect Shivratri gift
for Keralites."
Pookutty is now planning to direct a Malayalam film -- an adaptation of
well-known writer Anand's Govardhanante Yatrakal -- starring Mammooty.
For those who missed Resul's acceptance speech at the Oscars, here it is: 'This
is unbelievable. We can't believe this. Ladies and gentlemen... sorry.... I
share the stage with two magicians, you know, who created the very ordinary
sounds of Bombay, the cacophony of Bombay, into a soul-stirring, artful
resonance called Slumdog Millionaire.
I come from a country and a civilization that given the universal word. That
word is preceded by silence, followed by more silence. That word is 'Om.' So I
dedicate this award to my country. Thank you, Academy, this is not just a sound
award, this is history being handed over to me. My sincere and deepest
gratitude to my teachers, Danny Boyle [Images], Christian Colson, Paul Ritchie,
Pravesh... and everybody who has contributed to this film, Glenn Freemantle and
all the sound mixers. I dedicate this to you guys. Thank you, Academy. Thank
you very much.
ஷேக் அப்துல் காதர்
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