Slumdog Millionaire Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

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:
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

Character:Salim Malik

Born:May 17, 1993

Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar

Character:Latika

Born:March 5, 1995

Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail

Character:Salim Malik

Born:1998

Rubina Ali

Character:Latika

Born:January 21, 1999

Madhur Mittal

Character:Salim Malik

Born:1988

Ayush Mahesh Khedekar

Character:Jamal Malik

Born:2000

Tanay Chheda

Character:Jamal Malik

Born:June 27, 1996

Dev Patel

Character:Jamal Malik

Born:April 23, 1990

Freida Pinto

Character:Latika

Born:October 18, 1984

Irrfan Khan

Character:Police Inspector

Born:November 30, 1962

Anil Kapoor

Character:Prem Kumar

Born:December 24, 1959

Cast of Slumdog Millionaire

Saurabh Shukla

Sergeant Srinivas

Rajendranath Zutshi

Director

Mahesh Manjrekar

Javed

Born:May 13, 1953

Age:58

Anand Tiwari

Newsreader

Born:May 29, 1983

Age:29

Sarfaraz Khan

Autorickshaw Driver

Born:April 22, 1976

Age:36

Ankur Vikal

Maman

Honors and Awards

Year	Award 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

Year	Award 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

Film director of Slumdog Millionaire

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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Title	Released	Genre
Strumpet
Trance	2012	Thriller
127 Hours	2010	Adventure
Slumdog Millionaire	2008	Thriller
Sunshine	2007	Adventure
The Family Stone	2005	Comedy
Millions	2005	Children's
28 Days Later	2002	Science Fiction
Alien Love Triangle	2002	Short Film
Charlotte Gray	2001
Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise	2001	Comedy
The Beach	2000	Thriller
Mystery Men	1999	Comedy
A Life Less Ordinary	1997	Comedy
Trainspotting	1996	Comedy
Shallow Grave	1994	Thriller
Scout	1987

Music contributors for Slumdog Millionaire

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 /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 , 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.