Plus the movies do have some RIDICULOUSLY over-the-top song and dance scenes, which sort of caught my attention. It's like watching the entire city of Cleveland all of a sudden breaking into a choreographed dance with some music playing.
and Slumdog Millionaire is an onscreen interpretation of the book "Q & A"
...which is why you're here in the siccness and NOT on the board of people who choose what movie(s) win what awards. Congratulations on your ignorance.
Not so much pay homage, but to take a shot at Bollywood in general...becuase anytime someone brings up an Indian movie, Bollywood is the first think they think of...