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Journalism of Courage
KOZHIKODE, MARCH 27: Even as the Oscar awards night at Los Angeles turned out to be a big disappointment for Indians around the world who were eagerly awaiting an honour for The Sixth Sense by Indian-born Manoj Night Shyamalan, here was someone who shared their anguish when the film drew a blank at the Academy Awards function.
Shyamalan8217;s paternal aunt, Daya Jayaram, settled at Bilathikulam in this city, and her family members had been glued to their television set watching the live coverage of the function to see whether he would eventually clinch it: a recognition from the Motion Picture Academy for the film, which was a roaring success at the box office.
Visibly disappointed when the film failed to get any prize after claiming six nominations, she consoled herself with the words, quot;for an Indian, getting nominated for the Oscar itself is a big honour. Manoj has earned a name at a very young age.8217;
The Sixth Sense had got six Oscar nominations, including ones for Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. quot;He has every chance to come up and there will certainly be a next time,quot; Daya Jayaram said about her nephew.
She seemed to be more sorry for Haley Joel Osment, the young boy whose portrayal of the character, Cole Sear, in the film had won rave reviews. Osment was beaten in the race for Best Supporting Actor award by veteran Michael Caine.
