e are proud of India for its growing economy, its global impact in business; which has the foreign reserves greater than the required, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF). But the other side of the story is often unspoken!
One side, we have many kharabpaties (billionaires), some of the best companies in the world, hi-Tech cities, shopping malls, international brands etc. Our economy, science and technology, IT; is discussed all over the world and this is something we can proud of. As we have much diversity, there are many kangalpaties (penniless), biggest slums and child beggars greeting you at every signal, telling the unspoken story. 
The recent FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) report ‘The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2008’ reveals that India stands 66th of 88 countries in Global Hunger Index (GHI). The situation in India is worse than many African countries. Even in South Asian countries it is better than only Bangladesh. According India State Hunger Index (ISHI), the worst affected Madhya Pradesh can be compared with Ethiopia and Chad. Jharkhand and Bihar follow MP in hunger and malnutrition.
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ critically acclaimed all over the world, to be released on 23 Jan, 2009 in India; portrays the life of in a slum. Though, all slum dwellers are not fortunate like Jamaal to have two million rupees and a girl friend too. The movie may be criticized for showing the poor, undeveloped India to the world. But, becoming an ostrich, can we conceal the ground realities? Should we not reveal the dark side to the world?
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5 Comments:
Agree with u..
looking on the situation of Japan which also start standing again from 1945 after nuclear attack, I think to overcome this difference we should look upon the whole story from 1947.
Is situation of pak is better than India??
I dont think Pak's situation is better than ours. But so far as hunger and malnutrition is concerned Pak stands at a better position. Even all south Asian countries do fairly well than India except Bangladesh....
I am quite agree with u guys as far as Indian economy and the statistics shown by u is concerned. But when it comes to "Slumdog Millionaire" it's something else. First thing most of the people criticizing the movie are not annoyed by the portrayal of India as a poor country but for the intentions with which the movie has been made. If u watch it closely u'll find it's been made just to quench the thirst of western audience, which is sad. It does not have the honesty of movies like Salam Bombay. Slumdog Millionaire is not even near to it. Coming to the accolades won by movie it is mere a sign that what happens when a GORA makes a movie.
dear Abhijeet,
thanks for your feedback. So far as 'Slumdog Millionaire' is concerned, I agree with you that it does not have the honesty like 'Salaam Bombay', and Its true that it is made mainly for the western audience but it in my view, it has become successful to show the life in a slum to some extent with some usual masala. It gives glimpse of the other India in a filmy way.....
too true man.. and on as if all this and the global recession are not enough to drive the common man crazy.. some bottle-heads take up the theka of hindu culture and start their moral policing.. none of them showed up during the mumbai attacks.. cowards man..
oh-ya-and-about slumdog.. liked the movie personally.. n i think ppl are making a hype only because they could not exploit the truth which lies in every nerve of india, to win awards .. whereas a brit did it..
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