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`Slumdog, a work of art with an Indian heart and soul`
Mumbai, Jan 18 (PTI) 'Slumdog Millionaire' does not
focus on the poverty in Mumbai alone or "talks down" to anyone
but is brilliantly crafted story with an "Indian soul",
according to one of the producers of the Golden Globe winner
which has drawn some flak for the depiction of the slum life.
"There is no need to be over-sensitive and see the
film from the perspective that it projects poverty. It's
heart and soul is Indian and is not talking you down," Anita
Basu, Director of Synergy Adlabs, said.
"The film does not highlight poverty in Mumbai all
along. It does show the other side as well. The story which is
brilliantly crafted moves you," Basu, whose company also
produced the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC), told
PTI.
Basu said Celador, which owns the format of KBC, is
also one of the producers of 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The
backend for 'Slumdog Millionaire' where the gameshow plays an
integral part, was provided by Synergy Adlabs's technical and
production team.
Anil Kapoor, who plays the gameshow host in the film,
rehearsed with popular gameshow host Siddharth Basu before the
film was shot.
"Siddharth trained him in line delivery, dramatic
pauses and accent. Anil diligently prepared for his role as a
TV host. We shot for ten days in Karjat (ND studios)," she
said.
Basu said unlike other TV quiz shows produced by her
company which focussed on intellect and mind games, KBC was a
platform where human emotions were at play.
"Slumdog Millionaire is an extension of those human
emotions. Even in the film, soon after the protagonist answers
each question, the story transgresses back and forth to the
protagonist's life and times," Basu said.
Basu said Anil Kapoor was never tired of training and
was intent on getting every nuance right. "He has been
appreciative of our team and in turn we had a terrific time
working with him," she said.
On her experience of working with director Danny Boyle,
Basu said the British filmmaker was a true professional and
very maintained a low-profile despite having made several
critically acclaimed films.
The film won four Golden Globes, including for best
original music score of A R Rehman, and will be released in
India on Jan 23. PTI
focus on the poverty in Mumbai alone or "talks down" to anyone
but is brilliantly crafted story with an "Indian soul",
according to one of the producers of the Golden Globe winner
which has drawn some flak for the depiction of the slum life.
"There is no need to be over-sensitive and see the
film from the perspective that it projects poverty. It's
heart and soul is Indian and is not talking you down," Anita
Basu, Director of Synergy Adlabs, said.
"The film does not highlight poverty in Mumbai all
along. It does show the other side as well. The story which is
brilliantly crafted moves you," Basu, whose company also
produced the game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC), told
PTI.
Basu said Celador, which owns the format of KBC, is
also one of the producers of 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The
backend for 'Slumdog Millionaire' where the gameshow plays an
integral part, was provided by Synergy Adlabs's technical and
production team.
Anil Kapoor, who plays the gameshow host in the film,
rehearsed with popular gameshow host Siddharth Basu before the
film was shot.
"Siddharth trained him in line delivery, dramatic
pauses and accent. Anil diligently prepared for his role as a
TV host. We shot for ten days in Karjat (ND studios)," she
said.
Basu said unlike other TV quiz shows produced by her
company which focussed on intellect and mind games, KBC was a
platform where human emotions were at play.
"Slumdog Millionaire is an extension of those human
emotions. Even in the film, soon after the protagonist answers
each question, the story transgresses back and forth to the
protagonist's life and times," Basu said.
Basu said Anil Kapoor was never tired of training and
was intent on getting every nuance right. "He has been
appreciative of our team and in turn we had a terrific time
working with him," she said.
On her experience of working with director Danny Boyle,
Basu said the British filmmaker was a true professional and
very maintained a low-profile despite having made several
critically acclaimed films.
The film won four Golden Globes, including for best
original music score of A R Rehman, and will be released in
India on Jan 23. PTI
