Thursday, 22 January 2009

Why don't Indian movies win Oscars???




The 81st Oscar Awards will be hosted by the end of this month. But this time, the oscars may well be dominated by one movie - 'SlumDog Millionaire.' The movie directed by Danny Boyle has stirred deep interest within very-many people. For the first time, an Indian movie is extremely anticipated to win an Oscar. But the question arises: Since the times of Dadasaheb Phalke Bollywod has made an amazing amount of movies. Then why hasnt bollywood won one Oscar?!!! 

SlumDog Millionaire has been vested with the hopes of 'millions' of Indians. Atleast this film should win! A R Rahman is the mastermind behind SlumDog's music. His brilliance is well exhibited in the movies' score. 'Ringa-Ringa' and 'Jay ho' are on the lips of many fans! So Mr. Rahman is leading the race for an Oscar.

But all these things aside, the question still remains: Why havent we brought home one damned Oscar??? The answer can be split into two. Firstly, the west has a negative impression about India. They want to see the 'real India' - poor people - hungry people. They want to see the famished Indians, unemployed youth, helpless men, women and children. But they fail to realise that India is one of the quickest rising Economies in the world. Mumbai is the capital hub! India is Booming!! Its a happening country!!! So its quite natural for them to want movies like SlumDog. But im sorry to say, the west has seen nothing but the tip of the iceberg. Movies like Lagaan and Eklavya were in the race for the Oscars for quite sometime. But Taare Zameen Par didnt make it! (Frankly, i dont get the logic behind this.)

The second reason is: So many movies, and quality movies only few! 'Bahut Naa-insaafi hai yeh!' Movies like 'Style' and 'Xcuze Me' are typical examples of the extent to which these directors and film producers can fall to. There needs to be an eye-opening event for these people. Thats when the common Indian will be in for a treat, and maybe Bollywood's status and style quotient may rise a few notches.

So, with this frank and honest note, i take leave from all you movie-enthusiasts out there. See ya later, then !!!!!!!!!! Adios.

PS: (pray that SlumDog Millionaire makes India proud, its really worth an Oscar. Please pray for it!) 

 

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Good thouhgt."Bollywood" should seriously think of making meaningful movies.I m tired of seeing actors just dancing around trees!!!!!!!

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