Neighbors of the young Azharuddin Ismail, who acted in “Slumdog Millionaire,” cheered while watching the Oscars. The rags-to-riches story swept the Oscars Sunday night, winning eight awards. People connected with the film said it was originally going to go direct to video. (Arko Datta/Reuters)H/T WS Photo Journal Can you imagine the utter pride and hope these kids---who undoubtedly live on dollars a day in India---feel at seeing one of their own star in a film that goes all the way to the great America and wins the Oscar for Best Picture? The photo above touches me. And the kids below are darling too.
The kids ARE adorable! You can feel their excitement!
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