Talking Points | Slumdog Millionaire - Part 1 of 3

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Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire's recent success sparked controversies and debates amongst people around the globe. Americans loved it while some Indians raised eyebrows.

Before the movie walks the red carpet of the 2009 Oscars Awards, Lights Camera Action hosted a discussion with a panel consisting of a diverse group from the world of cinema, art, education, and journalism.

Watch the three part show (31:40), and feel free to leave your opinion in the comments section.

Talking Points Guest Panel (from left to right):

Jhanvi Thakar is a broadcast journalist with a double Masters in English Literature and Communications. She chose Journalism as a career since issues concerning women and children really mattered to her and she was determined to make a difference in the lives of those victimized in various unfortunate circumstances. She worked for Dubai Television in Dubai before moving to Houston in 2001, joining KPFT 90.1 FM as a Feature News Reporter.

Joe Leydon was born and raised in New Orleans. An award-winning film critic for Variety, he's also an adjunct professor at University of Houston's Jack J. Valenti School of Communication and Houston Community College, communications director for Cowboys & Indians magazine, and host of his own website at MovingPictureShow.com. From 1982 until 1995, he was film critic for The Houston Post. Since the paper's demise, he has reviewed films for the San Francisco Examiner, MSNBC.com, and NBC affiliate KPRC-TV, amongst others. His book "Joe Leydon's Guide to Essential Movies You Must See" is available at Amazon.com and fine bookstores everywhere.

James Huston is a long time actor. Much of his work has been on stage (Off Broadway, Gloucester Stage Company, tours, Alley, Stages, HGO), and some film. An adjunct professor in the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts at Rice University, he also served as the President of Houston Screen Actors Guild and on the national board of AFTRA, (American Federation of Radio and Television Artists).

Atul Vir is the Owner of Shangri-La Art Gallery in Houston. Shangri-La specializes in contemporary Asian and near-Eastern art and also hosts music events, book readings, dances and other cultural events. Atul is on the Board of the India Culture Center and was recently conferred with the Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Sonal Bhuchar was born in Mumbai and is a graduate of Bombay University, she is a physical therapist and President of the Board of Trustees of the Fort Bend Independent School District. In the past she has served in a variety of leadership positions at the Texas Medical Association Auxiliary, Indo American Charity Foundation, and the City of Sugar Land's Economic Development Council Boards.

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[swastikstar]

I think what one of this guest said is " This film could be filmed at any country in the word" is 100% true statement. This film is absolutely beautiful and people need to understand that India is having so many challenges that need to face and facing nowadays. This film is about the talent that could be catered no matter where you are belongs to(obviously odds are lesser than better environment).

[Hajalin]

Well I think that the movie was absolutely amazing. It was the first time that I've gone out to see a movie in a long time that I was absolutely captivated by.

[jon0441]

tooo bad u made it a hit in the world......... but indians dont approve it dont worry

I see it as another bollywood movie as there was dance.

Danny boyle made a complete mess

[wallpaperkilla]

you are so wrong. i'm sure your a kid, otherwise you are a very immature adult. get a fucking life idiot

[xXxDEMANJENIYAxXx]

a very good and impressive movie!!!

[muziqmonster]

Excellent movie! Brilliant!

frankly i don't giva'damn about this debate.

it's meaningless bcuz the movie came and went straight into the minds of all the world that saw it's powerful message of life

i was impressed, that is enough.

i love the contemplation scene when the kid jumps in the shit. he looks at his photo of the famous actor, glances at the shit hole and plummets to his destiny! LOL

that was so funny!

i am scarred for life now :)

j/k

[anyviolet]

It was proper for the fhe film critic (2nd from left) to offer his opinion, but since the discussion was about Indians' perception of the film, if my experience of India were limited to "I've actually seen several other films set in India so I know there's more to the country than..you see in [the film]" (his first words) I would have spent MUCH less time offering my own opinion, and much more time listening to others' opinions. (I am not from India BTW.)

[tallvirgo2007]

If this movie wld have been directed by an Indian including the whole cast/crew members from India - it wld have never seen the light of the day in the west and wld have died its natural death in India...come on what reality are we talking about... shakti... jaaane bhi do yaaroon .. and definitely a couple of other brilliant movies have been made earlier...Who cares..

[RsChoas0wnage]

ya:)

[RsChoas0wnage]

ur a retard not all of india is slums only some parts u idiot

[IceEmber1022]

I totally agree with you. I give you infinty thumbs up on this comment. :)

[quickfixyz]

slums are india, slums and india go togather, why some indians are pissed of if any one shows the working of slums in india.