Resul Pookutty is one of the few Indians to win an Oscar award -- for his work in Slumdog Millionaire -- and make the country proud, and not everyone has finished congratulating him.
Returning home to a grand welcome, the 39-year-old sound technician, who worked in films like Black, Saawariya, Traffic Signal, Dus Kahaniyan and Ghajini, found out that his feat has won him many fans during a rediff chat last Friday.
For those of you who missed the chat, here's what transpired.
Resul Pookutty says, Hi I am Resul. I am very happy be here.
Roshan asked, Congrats for winning the Oscar, Resul. and I loved your acceptance speech. just awesome!
Resul Pookutty answers, Thanks Roshan.
Ingrid asked, Hi Mr. Pookutty -- I drove you the night of your big win and realize that your life as you knew it before that night is no longer! I am so happy been a small part of it and so thrilled for you! When will you be returning to the United States and will I have the pleasure of taking you guys around again?
Resul Pookutty answers, Thank you very much for your time. I reall enjoyed the ride with you. I don't know when I will be back in LA. When I do, I will definentely be in touch. It was gret pleasure meeting you.
Anoop asked, I heard reports about you directing a malayalam film starring mammotty. Is it true?
Resul Pookutty answers, I planned a film long ago. None as of now.
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