Following Slumdog Millionaire's sweep at the Oscars this past year, A.R Rahman and Danny Boyle have been invited to join elite company as voting members of the academy. A.R Rahman and Boyle are among 134 artists and executives on the invitees list with Rahman being the only Indian with an invite.

Academy President Sid Ganis said of the invitees in a press conference, "These filmmakers have, over the course of their careers, captured the imagination of audiences around the world. It's this kind of talent and creativity that make up the Academy, and I welcome each of them to our ranks."

Do less than stellar reviews affect box office performance? Sometimes, but with Transformers big money making week and Yash Raj's New York , critics seem to have been given the middle finger. The Los Angeles Times reviewed the film calling it, "part overwrought examination of the war on terror -- is a slice of the Big Apple that you should skip."

AFP reports the John Abrahams-Katrina Kaif starrer has grossed 350 million rupees (eight million dollars) in three days since opening worldwide on Friday.

Original hostess of the Angry Critic's Corner, Kiran Shergill, Joins us again in the absence of The Reel Critic. Today she has a special guest, Bollywood Superstar, Anil Kapoor. Anil is showcasing his film, "Gandhi My Father," for the students, faculty, and many more guests at Chapman University's Dodge College of film and Media arts. Anil has moved on from the success of Slumdog Millionaire and is now working behind the scenes as a producer.

Jay Sean's new song "DOWN" featuring Lil Wayne gets released today on ITUNES and we're all trying to do our part and help Jay on his rise to stardom in America. Please see this exclusive video for DesiYou fans and buy his single.

Philanthropist, spiritual advisor and doctor, Deepak Chopra knew Michael and shared his thoughts on his sudden demise. Chopra reveals that Michael's ghost white appearance was due to leukoderma, a skin disease.

Chopra also talked about how Michael was surrounded by enablers who fed his prescription drug addiction, "totally enabled by these Hollywood mafia drug dealer doctors who have medical licenses and should be brought to justice. The same thing happened with Anna Nicole Smith, the same thing has happened over the years with and I'm not going to mince my words but Elizabeth Taylor. I know these guys, and they should be in jail."

To read the rest of Michael's celebrity tributes check out the latest issue of Time Magazine:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/michael-jackson/article/0,31682,1907409_1907413_1907555,00.html

DesiYou hostess Ridhi Patel interviews actor William Devane (24, Stargate SG-1), the lead actor in "The Least Among You." The film is written and directed by Mark Young, and is based on the true story of Richard Kelley. Devane plays Alan Beckett, the progressive president that welcomes an African-American student, Kelley) to his all-white seminary. Kelley, played by Cedric Sanders, is on probation for two semester and faces racism and opposition at every turn.

DesiYou's Reel Critic, Sabina Shamdasani, talks with first-time director Babar Ahmed for his first film "Royal Kill." Ahmed talks about getting the cast and crew together and making a film from start to finish. "Royal Kill" opened in select cities on April 10, 2009.

DesiYou's Sabina Shamdasani talks to the star of "Royal Kill," Alexander Wraith at the pre-release party for the film. Wraith talks about his training for the film, working with first-time director Babar Ahmed and Pat Morita (Karate Kid).

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DesiYou's Reel Critic, Sabina Shamdasani, interviews Lalaine at the pre-release party for "Royal Kill." Lalaine discusses the differences between her experience on the set of "Lizzie Maguire" and "Royal Kill" and other experiences as an actress.

An Anurag Mehta film starring David Carradine Aalok Mehta Anup Sugunan Anisha Nagarajan Sandra Teles Jimmy Lyons Produced by Bill Shraga, Harish Rao, & Ash Kumra Cinematography by David Stump full credits on IMDb - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1056480/

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DesiYou gets the behind the scenes buzz about one of the first 4K HD martial arts films. Check out interviews with cast members Alok Mehta, David Carradine, cinematographer David Stump, director Anurag Mehta and much more. An Anurag Mehta film starring David Carradine Aalok Mehta Anup Sugunan Anisha Nagarajan Sandra Teles Jimmy Lyons Produced by Bill Shraga, Harish Rao, & Ash Kumra Cinematography by David Stump full credits on IMDb - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1056480/ www.TheTridentMovie.com

Hrithik Roshan's film, Kites which debuted to a select group of distributors at Cannes, has a scheduled December release. Other details noted by the film's director, Anurag Basu and producer Rakesh Roshan have been that the sexy scenes between Roshan and Mexican actress Barbara Morri won't vary with the English and Hindi versions.

Rakesh Roshan was also recently awarded director of the decade at International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Macau. Roshan said of winning, "I'm flattered. There were other truly deserving directors in the reckoning. I must've done something right."

DesiYou's Ridhi Patel talks to Mark Young at the Riverside International Film Festival. Young is the writer and director of "The Least Among You," a film based on the true story of Richard Kelley. Kelley (played by Cedric Sanders), an African-American student, is on probation at an all-white seminary. He is welcomed by the school's liberal president, Alan Beckett (played by William Devane), but faces racism and opposition at every turn.

Dr. Harki Dhillon talks to DesiYou's Ridhi Patel at the screening of "The Least Among You" during the Riverside International Film Festival. Dhillion is president of the film festivals, and talks about his love for movies, and shares his advice for new talents. Written and directed by Mark Young, "The Least Among You" is a film based on the true story of Richard Kelley, played by Cedric Sanders. Kelley is a young African-American student who comes across racial barriers and prejudice during his time at an all-white seminary.

These days it's pretty much expected to see artists cross over to other industries. Some have fashion ( come to think of it, many have fashion) a perfume line or shoes. But directing? With the exception of Fred Durst who directed a feature film, I think M.I.A is one of the only female music artists making that leap. The Sri Lankan wonder has posted a behind the scenes quickie on the making of Bang, a video for up and coming rapper, Rye Rye. Watch MIA swagga behind the camera and let us know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9EJhZgAzUs