Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle written by Simon Beaufoy and produced by Christian Colson. Set and filmed in India it is a loose adaptation of the 2003 novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup telling the story of Jamal Malik age eighteen from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. Jamal recounts his history revealing how he is able to answer each question correctly.
The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards in 2009 winning eight—the most for any UK film—including Best Picture Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. It won seven BAFTAs five Critics’ Choice Awards four Golden Globes and four National Board of Review Awards. Dev Patel who plays Jamal and Freida Pinto who plays Jamal’s love interest Latika both received critical acclaim and awards recognition for their performances.
Slumdog Millionaire had a limited release in the United States on 25 December 2008 and was released in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2009. It opened to strong reviews and strong box office grossing $377 million worldwide against a production budget of $15 million.
Is Slumdog Millionaire a true story?
No Slumdog Millionaire is not a true story.
Why is Slumdog Millionaire rated R?
Slumdog Millionaire is rated R for some violence sexual content and language.
What is the plot of Slumdog Millionaire?
Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal Malik an impoverished Indian teen who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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Who directed Slumdog Millionaire?
Danny Boyle directed Slumdog Millionaire.
Who wrote Slumdog Millionaire?
Simon Beaufoy wrote the screenplay for Slumdog Millionaire based on the novel Q & A by Vikas Swarup.
What is the name of the actor who plays Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire?
Dev Patel plays Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actress who plays Latika in Slumdog Millionaire?
Freida Pinto plays Latika in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays Salim in Slumdog Millionaire?
Madhur Mittal plays Salim in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actress who plays Pinky in Slumdog Millionaire?
Rubina Ali plays Pinky in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays Prem in Slumdog Millionaire?
Anil Kapoor plays Prem in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays Javed in Slumdog Millionaire?
Irrfan Khan plays Javed in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays Maman in Slumdog Millionaire?
Tanay Chheda plays Maman in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays the Youngest Salim in Slumdog Millionaire?
Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail plays the Youngest Salim in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays the Older Salim in Slumdog Millionaire?
Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala plays the Older Salim in Slumdog Millionaire.
What is the name of the actor who plays the Host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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Anoop Patel plays the Host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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