Research on critical investigation

- Slumdog Millionaire - has been very succsessfull and has been highly rated across the film industry and hollywood in particular even though it was a british film. It was a new and uniques concept with a very intruiging and interesting script which highlighted South Asian actors abilities to act and deliever in a powerfull atmosphere. It was a prestige film that won many awards; such as Best director - Danny Boyle, Best Male Actor - Dev Patel; among others
Academy Awards record
1. Best Picture
2. Best Director, Danny Boyle
3. Best Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
4. Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
5. Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
6. Best Original Song – "Jai Ho", A. R. Rahman and Gulzar
7. Best Film Editing, Chris Dickens
8. Best Sound Mixing, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pyke, and Ian Tapp
BAFTA Awards record
1. Best Film, Christian Colson
2. Best Director, Danny Boyle
3. Best Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
4. Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
5. Best Film Music, A. R. Rahman
6. Best Editing, Chris Dickens
7. Best Sound, Glenn Freemantle, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pyke, Tom Sayers, Ian Tapp
Golden Globe Awards record
1. Best Picture – Drama
2. Best Director, Danny Boyle
3. Best Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
4. Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
The film was released in 2008 and since then there has not been any other film simmilar to it and there hasnt seemed to be any change or slight increase of South Asian actors.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slumdog_Millionaire
http://www.slumdogmillionairemovie.co.uk/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/


- Bollywood Films have increasingly widened their horizons and began filmining in the United states as well as Canada, The UK and other countries. Such as 'My Name is Khan' . This does in a way help, as its a move in the possitive direction forward for South Asian actors and gives the younger generation something to look up to. Although the film centres around the theme of terrorism, post 9/11. Which is an occuring pattern. Would this argue that only films in this category would be shown and showcased in america.
Sources:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188996/
http://mynameiskhanthefilm.com/
http://bollywood.celebden.com/category/film-reviews/

Tv broadcast - there have been a lack of South Asians within the American Tv market as the few exceptions show cameo roles of a niche group of actors who havent been given the ability to showcase thier talents to thier full potential
India de beaufort- Cameo role (One Tree hill)
India De Beaufort joined the cast of One Tree Hill to star as Miranda Stone during the seventh season of the CW show, which new season premiered on 14 September 2009. Stone is described as "a smart, successful record executive who has been sent to Tree Hill to oversee the day-to-day operations of boutique label Red Bedroom Records."
At the age of 19, India landed her first supporting role in a movie, as Maya in Simon Pegg's Run Fatboy Run directed by David Schwimmer. India has said in many interviews that this production switched her path from singer to actress.
Sources -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_de_Beaufort

Kal penn - Cameo roles in (Van Wilder, Superman and other tv shows and films)
Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977), best known by his stage name Kal Penn, is an American film actor and politician. He is the first Indian-American to find a successful acting career among Hollywood's mainstream.
As an actor, he is known for roles on the television programs House and 24, as well as in the Harold and Kumar comedy films.


Sources -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kal_Penn