"Slumdog Millionaire"
I finally viewed this 2009 winner of eight Oscars (best film, directing, music, editing, sound mixing, cinematography, and writing).
What I find surprising is that none of the three children--Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, and Pubina Ali--plucked from the Mumbai slums was even given a nod for their performances.
As first-time actors, these bright-eyed, disarming children are the real stars of the film. So, how come, no recognition, Hollywood?
Dev Patel, a young Indian actor, also deserved praise for his impressive acting range as love-obsessed Jamal K. Malik, the game show contestant.
I think it's a shame that neither Dev nor the children were honored for their contribution to the success of the film.
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