India's pride..

The Oscars have always held a special place in my family. I remember catching a few glimpses of it every year, early in the morning before leaving for school, thanks to my mom. I remember actors and actresses acting weird when they received such an award, something they must have been waiting all their life. And when one really does get it, its probably unbelievable! Hence, the screams of joy, tears and gratefulness to the Almighty.
I would not have imagined a day when an Indian would be on that stage. When I was a kid, may be we never made world class movies, and that forced me to think so. Probably, as a kid I wasn't even aware that music categories existed at the Oscars. But, nothing is impossible. And a genius, one of our own proved it. People say he has done much better work, and Slumdog's music does not deserve an Oscar. But who cares, it's his reward more because of all his previous great works of art. Name one person who has been so consistent in his/her field of work - may be Sachin Tendulkar.
"Mere paas maa hai" - might sound filmy, but he summarized everything he had to say in one line. He's our ideal representative, and an idol, never forgets his roots, never speaks more than he needs to, and just gives his best at work. It's one of my dreams to meet him at his studio, and sing in front of him. Hope that comes true!

What joy it was to see him get both Oscars, jumping up and down, giving hi-fis, shouting - that was us. He was just calm. How amazing was it to see and listen to the drums rolling for Jai Ho!!! We really did rock that night!!!