What is the story of Slumdog Millionaire?

As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.
Slumdog Millionaire/Film synopsis

Why is the movie called Slumdog Millionaire?

In addition to Swarup’s original novel Q & A, the film was also inspired by Indian cinema. Tandan has referred to Slumdog Millionaire as a homage to Hindi cinema, noting that “Simon Beaufoy studied Salim–Javed’s kind of cinema minutely.” Boyle has cited the influence of several Bollywood films set in Mumbai.

Is the Slumdog Millionaire a true story?

He was dubbed the real Slumdog millionaire after he became the first person to win the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Like the hero of the Oscar-winning film, Sushil Kumar used his wits to win a fortune – but one year on, his life has changed only a little.

When did Slumdog Millionaire come out on DVD?

March 31, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire/Initial DVD release

Who is the author of the book Slumdog Millionaire?

Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British crime drama film that is a loose adaptation of the novel Q & A (2005) by Indian author Vikas Swarup, telling the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai.

How old is Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire?

Slumdog millionaire is the story of jamal malik; an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of mumbai; who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching; he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on india’s “who wants to be a millionaire?”

How many Academy Awards did Slumdog Millionaire win?

Regarded as a sleeper hit, Slumdog Millionaire was widely acclaimed, being praised for its plot, soundtrack, direction, and performances, especially Patel’s. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards in 2009 and won eight—the most for any 2008 film—including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

When did Danny Boyle read the script for Slumdog Millionaire?

By the summer of 2006, British production companies Celador Films and Film4 Productions invited director Danny Boyle to read the script of Slumdog Millionaire.