Irrespective of the kind of permission the filmmaker obtained, the truth is the filmmaker captured reality. Frankly, it is better to make documentaries on the present than of bygone history (read India's architecture). I think instead of finding faults with documentaries such as these or crying foul over films like Slumdog Millionaire, it would be wise for us to clean up our act first. And honestly, one doesn't need the government's permission to film what is out in the open. And even if the filmmaker had said he wanted to make a film on India's slums, would the government have cleaned up slums and ensure hygeneic living for the millions of kids?

Instead of getting upset with the BBC showing scenes of poverty in India, why not spend taxpayer's money in getting your own house in order? Ofcourse they will think India is 'like this'. They don't even need to get to India to experience it. Their one-time visit to the Indian High Commission to get a visa will give the taster of a third world, ill-mannered introduction from the High Commission staff! It sounds tongue-in-cheek when the High Commissioner's own office provides such a poor introduction to the 'Indian experience.' I have just experienced the rudest collective group of embassy staff in my life! Note that there are no mention of names of individual officials who make comments(on anything!). Even the High Commissioner's name is hard to find from websites. He is personally responsible for the conduct of his office. He should stop hiding behind facades! Fellow Indians, do not put up with bad treatment. We are being abused while paying these officers to be in office. Complain!!!

All this is nothing but things sponsored by Missionaries just like slumdog, wake up o fellow indians. Don't let these ppl mock your country for no reason. Arise and awake.