Interest in the city of Mumbai has never been higher, and not all of it is about terrorism. The entertainment industry is in the midst of its annual award season and one of the darling’s of this year’s circuit is an independent film shot in Mumbai.
“Slumdog Millionare” has already picked up awards from the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Director’s Guild of America. It is nominated for 10 Academy Awards (winners will be announced on February 22nd) and is the odds-on favorite to win “Best Picture” after its DGA award.
The film highlights the poverty and slums of Mumbai but ultimately has a message of hope: that someone can rise above such humble beginnings to be within reach of untold riches and celebrity.
Mumbai itself is struggling to improve the extremes that have defined the city. While the city’s technology and business are expanding and new levels of luxury and wealth are being achieved by some, many of the residents must deal with hunger and poverty every day. The government is working to improve education, sanitation, and health care to address this huge gap. The city is also working to restore the various landmarks and five star Mumbai hotels that were targeted in the recent terrorist attacks.
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