Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Resul Pookutty's Omission Sparks Outrage
Resul Pookutty, who won an Oscar for his work on 'Slumdog Millionaire', was upset because a newspaper article about Indian Oscar winners didn't include his picture.
The article talked about other winners like Bhanu Athaiya, A.R. Rahman, and others.
Pookutty felt this was an insult and showed that technical professionals don't get enough recognition.
The article was about the chances of an Indian movie called 'Homebound' winning an Oscar.
Resul Pookutty's name and picture were omitted from an article on Indian Oscar winners.
Pookutty won an Oscar for Best Sound Mixing for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
The article featured other Indian Oscar winners like Bhanu Athaiya and A.R. Rahman.
Pookutty expressed disappointment and felt insulted by the omission.
The article discussed the chances of 'Homebound' making it to the final five in the best international feature category for the 2026 Academy Awards.
- Who
- Resul Pookutty, an Academy-winning sound designer
- What
- Omission of Resul Pookutty's name and picture from an article on Indian Oscar winners
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- Resul Pookutty felt that technical professionals still face challenges in getting recognition
- Resul Pookutty's Achievement
- Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for 'Slumdog Millionaire'
- Article Focus
- Indian Oscar winners
- Other Indian Oscar Winners Mentioned
- Bhanu Athaiya, A.R. Rahman, Guneet Monga, MM Keeravani, Chandrabose
- Resul Pookutty's Reaction
- Expressed disappointment and felt insulted
- Article's Subject
- Chances of 'Homebound' in Oscar's best international feature category