Slumdog

The success story of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ certainly did not end with the prestigious ‘Golden Globe’, as the historic Danny Boyle flick on Thursday bagged a total of ten big Oscar nominations at the much hyped ceremony in Los Angeles. With India’s music maestro AR Rahman bagging three Oscar nominations for original song and original score, it was a proud moment for India, and looks like the nation is already singing its way to the Oscar glory. Slumdog Millionaire – an English film based on Mumbai slums has made the world go gaga over its unique story line and treatment. The Indian film industry jeered with warmth and happiness over the astounding number of Oscar nominations. Overwhelmed and ecstatic over his nomination, the music idol AR Rahman, in a interview to a news channel said, “I did not think it will get there, it’s unbelievable. God has been really kind. And I have to really thank the prayers of all the people and their good wishes.”