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"Isn't that (poverty and slums) a reality ? If you (critics) have a problem with the word slumdog, why don't you look positively and see that there is a word millionaire or 'crorepati' also," Khan, who returned from Los Angeles yesterday after a month-long schedule of Karan Johar's 'My name is Khan' told reporters.
Critics felt that the movie sells India's poverty to West and some others had raised objections to the word 'slumdog' on grounds that people living in Indian slums were being referred to as 'dogs'.
"I have just returned from the US and people there have become crazy about the film and its music. The film's sound is also good apart from a good story and screenplay. The film deserves all awards," Khan, who has read the original book as well as the script, said.
The actor said that he does not regret declining Anil Kapoor's role in the film.
"I cant regret something which I could not have done. I don't think I would have done justice to the role of a game show host like Anil Kapoor," he said at the launch of his company's foray into television content last night with 'Ghar Ki Baat hai'.
SRK said that during the period which Danny Boyle shot the film, he was already hosting 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) and later 'Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai'.
"I am still on contract for a new season of these shows," Khan said.
SRK said Oscars and Golden Globe awards are a symbol of international recognition.
"I love awards and I hope to feature in a film comprising Indian cast and crew some day which will go to win these awards," he said adding "the success of 'Slumdog Millionaire' worldwide is an incentive to all Indian filmmakers."
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'Slumdog Millionaire' has a profound thematic interest that is treated very sensitively by its makers. However, I just wonder if it would have received the same international acclaim if an Indian national had directed or produced it. Not complaining, but just a thought. I guess it would have gone as far as being labeled an 'art' movie and received the 'President's' or even 'critics' award in India. Probably the commercial Khans of our own industry should realise that Bollywood too can send across strong messages and film making is not all about six-eight packs (ranges available) and prancing around in international locations.
the people critising slumdog millonaierdo not want to face the reality.aren't we a poor country or we do not have these slums?
When SRK was in USA did he go visit Trailler Park and White trash in USA. USA also has they are called Trailler Trash and American Slumdogs are called White Trash.Problem is people like SRK never go to these places neither in India nor in USA or have courage to talk about it.
Foreigners know better about our jhuggi- jhopadis than we , who live here for many many generations. We need not make so much of fuss about our realities. tTere are countries which got independance during same time , today same countries are in better position in all respects than ourselves. So we are not interested in improving and upgrading our slums. People who live in slums, are they really different than street dogs ?