Xmas Task #6

Introduction and 1st paragraph

'' Rather than representing them as individuals, sections of the media use kind of shortland in the way in which they represent some groups of people.''

Despite the success of 'Slumdog Millionaire' why is it that there is still a lack of South Asian actors in Hollywood.?

Cameos, Cab drivers and Criticsism is what is to b expected of South Asian actors in Hollywood today. As we aproach the age of new and advanced digital technology it seems that the stereotypes and representations of South Asians still remain the same, despite the record breaking, global blockbuster 'Slumdog Millionaire' which was said to have changed the cinema landscape for South Asian actors wanting to break into Hollywood.

''Examples of bollwood slowly entering the western world can be easily displayed: Andrew Lloyd Webber successfully produced is new musical Bombay Dreams, Monsoon Wedding was a hit in western cinemas'' This quote which was from a few years back shows a glimmer of hope for South Asian Actors just like Slumdog Millionaire did when it first appeared in cinemas, yet nothing came from these as there havent been any further breakthoughs into the western cinema of any slight significance. You could argue that there have been breakthroughs into American Television which is a start, but even then this could be argued as even Dev Patel has made his feelings clear about the stereotypical roles of South Asians such as Cab Drivers, Doctors, Nurses, and Computer nerds being offered to him.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/aug/11/dev-patel-asian-roles-slumdog?INTCMP=SRCH (Article, full of quotes an good points i could add, unsure of which to add here..)

''It can be argued that this may be linked ideologically to such things as legislation promoting equal opportunity.''