OSCAR-2009

It was a fantastic night at Kodak Theatre, Slumdog roars with 8 Oscars in the following catogory

BEST PICTURE

DIRECTING

MUSIC (SONG)

MUSIC (SCORE)

FILM EDITING

SOUND MIXING

CINEMATOGRAPHY

WRITING (ADOPTED SCREENPALY)

This film started counting its Oscar by winning the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

Out of the ten Oscars, Slumdog Millionaire grabed eight Oscars.

36-year-old Resul Pookutty created history by becoming the first Indian to bag the Oscar for Best Sound mixing. "This is unbelievable. I share this stage with two magicians...I dedicate this award to my country," Pookutty said while accepting the award.

The biggest success is double Oscar treat for Rahman for Best Original Music Score and Best Song (Jai Ho).