Behind the Scenes
Director
Danny BoyleDanny Boyle, known for his sidesplitting black humor and his eye for grittiness, is one of the most significant contemporary British filmmakers around. After getting his start on British...
Screenwriter
Simon BeaufoySimon Beaufoy already had a best original screenplay Academy Award nomination under his belt, (for the cult classic British comedy The Full Monty), by the time he first read a draft of...
Production Studio
CeladorWhen British production company Celador first approached director Danny Boyle with the script for Slumdog in 2006, the veteran director was skeptical. Boyle wasn't thrilled with the idea of...
Production Design
We Hate MumbyesThe film was shot almost entirely on location in Mumbai, India… with a brief excursion to Agra for some exterior shots of the Taj Mahal. The Mumbai slum of Dharavi appears prominen...
Music (Score)
It's nearly impossible to separate the chaotic, vibrant action of Slumdog Millionaire from A.R. Rahman's propulsive, haunting soundtrack. Combining the percussion and rhythms of his native India wi...
Fandoms
Slumdog was an instant success upon hitting theaters in 2008, charming both critics and regular moviegoers alike with its uniqueness, charm, and heart. It was a commercial hit worldwide, ultimately...