"SlumDog Millionaire",as the name suggests is a story of how an orphan boy from the slums in Mumbai, goes on to win the Indian version of the popular game show "Who wants to be a Millionaire"(Kaun Banega Crorepati).The story line is taken from the book 'Q and A' written by Indian author Vikas Swarup.
This British drama is directed by English born Danny Boyle and co directed by Lovely Tandon.The film is set in India and Indian actors and actresses have been cast in this movie.This film has been much talked about as it has been nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.In addition it has won 5 Critics Choice awards and 7 BAFTA Awards.The lead role of Jamal Malik is played by Dev Patel and the game show host Prem Kumar is played by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor.The character of the orphan girl Latika is played by a model Freida Pinto.
The film has been nominated for the following categories : Best Picture,Best Adapted Screenplay – writer for Simon Beaufoy, Achievement in Directing for Danny Boyle,Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing,Best Sound Mixing,Best Original Score for A.R Rehman , Best Original Song -2 Nominations for the songs 'Jai Ho' and 'O Saya'.
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