Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup. Set and filmed in India, the film tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai who appears on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and exceeds people's expectations, thereby arousing the suspicions of the game show host and of law enforcement officials. The movie combines elements of crime and adventure. After its...
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quick facts
Release date:August 30, 2008
Directed by:Danny Boyle
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:120 Minutes
Producer:Christian Colson
Editor:Chris Dickens
Music by:A. R. Rahman
Cinematography:Anthony Dod Mantle
Screenplay by:Simon Beaufoy
Estimated budget:$15,000,000
Adapted from:Q and A
Genre:Thriller

Award-winners from Slumdog Millionaire

Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala
Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala
Character:Salim Malik
Born:May 17, 1993
Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar
Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar
Character:Latika
Born:March 5, 1995
Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail
Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail
Character:Salim Malik
Born:1998
Rubina Ali
Rubina Ali
Character:Latika
Born:January 21, 1999
Madhur Mittal
Madhur Mittal
Character:Salim Malik
Born:1988
Ayush Mahesh Khedekar
Ayush Mahesh Khedekar
Character:Jamal Malik
Born:2000
Tanay Chheda
Tanay Chheda
Character:Jamal Malik
Born:June 27, 1996
Dev Patel
Dev Patel
Character:Jamal Malik
Born:April 23, 1990
Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto
Character:Latika
Born:October 18, 1984
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan
Character:Police Inspector
Born:November 30, 1962
Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor
Character:Prem Kumar
Born:December 24, 1959

Cast of Slumdog Millionaire

Saurabh Shukla
Saurabh Shukla
Sergeant Srinivas
Mahesh Manjrekar
Mahesh Manjrekar
Javed
Born:May 13, 1953
Age:58
Anand Tiwari
Anand Tiwari
Newsreader
Born:May 29, 1983
Age:29
Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan
Autorickshaw Driver
Born:April 22, 1976
Age:36
Ankur Vikal
Ankur Vikal
Maman

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Danny Boyle
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Christian Colson
2008 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
2008 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Ian Tapp
2008 Academy Award for Original Music Score, A. R. Rahman
2008 Academy Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 Academy Award for Best Picture, Christian Colson
2008 Academy Award for Best Original Song, A. R. Rahman
2008 Academy Award for Film Editing, Chris Dickens
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Danny Boyle
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Christian Colson
2008 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Fox Searchlight Pictures
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer, Dev Patel
2008 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Danny Boyle
2008 National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Danny Boyle
2008 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2009 People´s Choice Award for Best European Film, Christian Colson
2008 London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, Simon Beaufoy
2008 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 Satellite Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 Satellite Award for Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer, A. R. Rahman
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Simon Beaufoy
2008 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Contemporary Film, Mark Digby
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Simon Beaufoy
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, A. R. Rahman
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Chris Dickens
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Glenn Freemantle
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Simon Beaufoy
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Tanay Chheda
2009 Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Contemporary Film, Suttirat Anne Larlarb
2009 David di Donatello for Best European Film, Danny Boyle
2010 Goya Award for Best European Film, Danny Boyle
2008 British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film
2008 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Technical/Artistic Achievement, Mark Digby
2008 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematographer, Anthony Dod Mantle
2009 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
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YearAward Nomination
2008 Academy Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 Academy Award for Best Picture, Christian Colson
2008 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
2008 Academy Award for Original Music Score, A. R. Rahman
2008 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 Academy Award for Film Editing, Chris Dickens
2008 Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Tom Sayers
2008 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Richard Pryke
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Dev Patel
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Freida Pinto
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Danny Boyle
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Christian Colson
2008 BAFTA Award for Best British Film, Christian Colson
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Danny Boyle
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Christian Colson
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Fox Searchlight Pictures
2008 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Danny Boyle
2008 Satellite Award for Best Director, Danny Boyle
2008 Satellite Award for Best Editing, Chris Dickens
2009 Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Contemporary Film, Suttirat Anne Larlarb
2008 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Chris Dickens
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, A. R. Rahman
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer, A. R. Rahman
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Simon Beaufoy
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer, Dev Patel
2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Female, Freida Pinto
2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male, Dev Patel
2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, Freida Pinto
2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Dev Patel
2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Rubina Ali
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Mark Digby
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Glenn Freemantle
2008 ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Contemporary Film, Mark Digby
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Simon Beaufoy
2008 Satellite Award for Best Original Score, A. R. Rahman
2008 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Simon Beaufoy
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Simon Beaufoy
2010 César Award for Best Foreign Film, Danny Boyle
2009 David di Donatello for Best European Film, Danny Boyle
2010 Goya Award for Best European Film, Danny Boyle
2008 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Technical/Artistic Achievement, Mark Digby
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Film director of Slumdog Millionaire

Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle
Born: October 20, 1956
Age: 55

Daniel "Danny" Boyle is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Shallow Grave, 127 Hours, 28 Days Later, Sunshine and Trainspotting. For Slumdog Millionaire, Boyle won numerous awards in 2008, including the Academy Award for Best...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Strumpet
Trance 2012 Thriller
127 Hours 2010 R (USA) Adventure
Slumdog Millionaire 2008 R (USA) Thriller
Sunshine 2007 R (USA) Adventure
The Family Stone 2005 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Millions 2005 PG-13 (USA) Children's
28 Days Later 2002 R (USA) Science Fiction
Alien Love Triangle 2002 Short Film
Charlotte Gray 2001 PG-13 (USA)
Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise 2001 Comedy
The Beach 2000 R (USA) Thriller
Mystery Men 1999 PG (USA) Comedy
A Life Less Ordinary 1997 R (USA) Comedy
Trainspotting 1996 R (USA) Comedy
Shallow Grave 1994 R (USA) Thriller
Scout 1987
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Music contributors for Slumdog Millionaire

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist. Described as the...
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Filming locations for Slumdog Millionaire

Mumbai
Mumbai

Mumbai /mʊmˈbaɪ/, also known as Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million....
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Agra
Agra

Agra , is the erstwhile capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 363 kilometres west of state capital, Lucknow and 200 kilometres south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the movie Slumdog Millionaire?
  • A:
    A. R. Rahman composed the music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who directed the motion picture "Slumdog Millionaire"?
  • A:
    Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan directed the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the producer of "Slumdog Millionaire"?
  • A:
    Christian Colson was the show's producer.
  • Q:
    Which locations were highlighted in the film Slumdog Millionaire?
  • A:
    The movie's featured locations include Mumbai and Agra.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the motion picture "Slumdog Millionaire"?
  • A:
    The movie was released in November, 2008.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer for the film Slumdog Millionaire?
  • A:
    Simon Beaufoy performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Slumdog Millionaire"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment and Fox Searchlight Pictures distributed the film.
  • Q:
    What slogan was included in TV commercials for the motion picture, "Slumdog Millionaire"?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "Love and money... You have mixed them both."
  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "Slumdog Millionaire" receive?
  • A:
    The movie won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama, Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Academy Award for Sound Mixing.

Awards & Accolades

  • Academy Awards for Best Picture
    2009
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    2009
  • Broadcast Film Critics ASsociation Award for Best Film
    2008
  • Golden Globe Award Best Motion Picture - Drama
    2009
  • Original Music Score
    2009
  • Screen Actors Guild Award - Oustanding Performance by a Cast
    2009
  • Sound Mixing
    2009
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