I wonder if all this hype would be there if someone like Loveleen Tandan (for that matter any Indian director)would have done this movie. Clearly not the best creation of Rahman (Taal and Dil-Se miles ahead) Good to see the western interest in India and the detailed research done in making the movie. Could have shown other good aspects as well, rather than sticking to the same old tale.
Re: Western Hungama..!! Good but Nothing Mind blowing..!!
by Venki on Feb 17, 2009 05:26 AM Permalink
I totally agree with you! I am also an ardent fan of Rahman's music, and felt the same thing about all this recent news! The movie is no doubt very good, and the music is also good, but, there have been far better works of Rahman in the past that have not been recognized. It only shows the bias the Western awards have towards Western directors. Certainly, there have been better movies and music than Slumdog produced by entirely Indian teams which have not been recognized like this.
Re: Western Hungama..!! Good but Nothing Mind blowing..!!
by Venki on Feb 17, 2009 05:26 AM Permalink
I totally agree with you! I am also an ardent fan of Rahman's music, and felt the same thing about all this recent news! The movie is no doubt very good, and the music is also good, but, there have been far better works of Rahman in the past that have not been recognized. It only shows the bias the Western awards have towards Western directors. Certainly, there have been better movies and music than Slumdog produced by entirely Indian teams which have not been recognized like this.
