The other side of Slumdog Millionaire The film Slumdog Millionaire has aroused strong emotions in both India and the U.S.
Let me start with India. Amitabh started it all with his blog in which he despaired at the film showing the dark underbelly of India, a tradition that goes back to Satyajit Ray. The star said that in contrast to this 'poverty porn' [my words not his] he found much admiration for the Bollywood fare that is often derided as 'masala'. He writes that crowds throng the cinema halls in many parts of the world where typical Bollywood films are premiered and shown. Hence he took exception to films like Slumdog Millionaire which draw attention to our poverty. The star's comments were followed by an avalanche of responses for and against his views. Those who did not agree with him said that poverty was a reality in India and one cannot deny this. Some slum dwellers took exception to being called 'dogs'. I have always felt that in order to form a considered opinion there are a few requirements of which the following are critical: continue<http://tickledbylife.com/index.php/the-other-side-of-slumdog-millionaire/> http://tickledbylife.com/index.php/the-other-side-of-slumdog-millionaire/ best regards *[email protected]*
