When the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unveiled a new technology along the Mumbai Coastal Road earlier this month, it came bearing the promise of a novel experience for Indian commuters: Drive past a 500-metre stretch between Priyadarshini Park in Malabar Hill and Amarsons Garden in Breach Candy at the speed threshold of 80 kmph and hear the road belt out tunes of the Oscar-winning song, “Jai Ho”, from the 2008 movie Slumdog Millionaire.


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<p>Slumdog Millionaire could soon get a sequel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The production company&nbsp;Bridge7 by film producer Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman has acquired the rights to the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and reports suggest that they could soon be working on its sequel. The duo secured the film sequel and television rights in a deal struck with the UK-based Celador, the company that produced the original film with Film4.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Slumdog Millionaire 2 in works?</h2>

<p>Slumdog Millionaire enjoys fandom across the globe and became the most-talked-about film in 2008 when the Danny Boyle-directed feature won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film launched many faces including Dev Patel who portrayed the role of Jamal whose life takes a turn when he wins jackpot on India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The film’s music also struck a chord with the worldwide audience&nbsp;when the film’s composer AR Rahman won seven BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globes for the music of the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the new announcement of acquiring the films rights, Shetty and Kessman issued a statement: “Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is undoubtedly one of them. Its narrative is universal, cutting across cultural and geographical lines and it embodies the kind of stories we love — ones that bridge entertainment with profound human experiences. What makes ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ extraordinary is not only its cinematic brilliance — spanning storytelling, music and its remarkable accolades, but also how it brought together talent from across the world to make a global winning team.”</p>

<p>Celador International chairman Paul Smith added, “I am delighted that Swati and Grant have chosen the ‘Slumdog’ sequel to launch their newly formed company. Celador looks forward to working with Bridge7, as the next chapter of Jamal’s journey of discovery unfolds on the screen.”</p>


Slumdog Millionaire could soon get a sequel. The production company Bridge7 by film producer Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman has acquired the rights to the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and reports suggest that they could soon be working on its sequel.

Slumdog Millionaire could soon get a sequel. The production company Bridge7 by film producer Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman has acquired the rights to the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and reports suggest that they could soon be working on its sequel. The duo secured the film sequel and television rights in a deal struck with the UK-based Celador, the company that produced the original film with Film4. Slumdog Millionaire 2 in works? Slumdog Millionaire enjoys fandom across the globe and became the most-talked-about film in 2008 when the Danny Boyle-directed feature won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. The film launched many faces including Dev Patel who portrayed the role of Jamal whose life takes a turn when he wins jackpot on India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The film’s music also struck a chord with the worldwide audience when the film’s composer AR Rahman won seven BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globes for the music of the film. Also read: International Emmy Awards 2024: Full list of winners Also read: International Emmy Awards 2024: India's The Night Manager loses to Drops of God On the new announcement of acquiring the films rights, Shetty and Kessman issued a statement: “Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is undoubtedly one of them. Its narrative is universal, cutting across cultural and geographical lines and it embodies the kind of stories we love — ones that bridge entertainment with profound human experiences. What makes ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ extraordinary is not only its cinematic brilliance — spanning storytelling, music and its remarkable accolades, but also how it brought together talent from across the world to make a global winning team.” Celador International chairman Paul Smith added, “I am delighted that Swati and Grant have chosen the ‘Slumdog’ sequel to launch their newly formed company. Celador looks forward to working with Bridge7, as the next chapter of Jamal’s journey of discovery unfolds on the screen.”

Oscar favourite Slumdog Millionaire to get sequel? Here's everything we know

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{52f729b7-f03e-4e73-9820-b0f53084e4a5}{173}" paraid="708766871" >As the iconic film <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>&nbsp;clocked 16 years since its release, actor&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{155}" paraid="1606814691" >Taking to his Instagram Story, the <em>Laadla</em>&nbsp;actor posted a collage of stills from the film, along with a note on the opportunities the film has brought him and the lasting impact it has had.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{165}" paraid="433455232" >He wrote, "On the 12th of November, 16 years ago,&nbsp;Slumdog Millionaire&nbsp;released in North America and spread like wildfire all over the planet... how time flies. This film keeps on giving, not only enriching my life with cherished relationships but also, in a rare way, continuing to provide financially. In today's world, that's something special. I'll always be grateful for the opportunity and for the incredible people who made it possible, especially Danny Boyle, Paul Smith, and Christian Colson."&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{165}" paraid="433455232" ><br />
Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, was based on Vikas Swarup's novel "Q &amp; A" and tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from Mumbai's slums who wins a fortune on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Dev Patel played the lead role, while&nbsp;Anil Kapoor's portrayal of the charismatic game show host Prem Kumar became one of the standout performances in the film.<br />
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Meanwhile, on the work front,&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;will be seen in the action-drama <em>Subedaar.&nbsp;</em><br />
The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama <em>Tumhari Sulu</em> (2017) and <em>Jalsa</em>, both headlined by Vidya Balan.<br />
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Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;serve as producers for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{255}" paraid="56605684" ><em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience. &nbsp;</em></p>


As the iconic film Slumdog Millionaire clocked 16 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies".

As the iconic film Slumdog Millionaire clocked 16 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies". Taking to his Instagram Story, the Laadla actor posted a collage of stills from the film, along with a note on the opportunities the film has brought him and the lasting impact it has had. He wrote, "On the 12th of November, 16 years ago, Slumdog Millionaire released in North America and spread like wildfire all over the planet... how time flies. This film keeps on giving, not only enriching my life with cherished relationships but also, in a rare way, continuing to provide financially. In today's world, that's something special. I'll always be grateful for the opportunity and for the incredible people who made it possible, especially Danny Boyle, Paul Smith, and Christian Colson." Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, was based on Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A" and tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from Mumbai's slums who wins a fortune on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Dev Patel played the lead role, while Anil Kapoor's portrayal of the charismatic game show host Prem Kumar became one of the standout performances in the film. Meanwhile, on the work front, Anil Kapoor will be seen in the action-drama Subedaar. The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama Tumhari Sulu (2017) and Jalsa, both headlined by Vidya Balan. Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and Anil Kapoor serve as producers for the film. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘This film keeps on giving’: Anil Kapoor writes emotional post as Slumdog Millionaire clocks 16 years

<p>AR Rahman has revealed that his mother wouldn't keep his Oscar awards out on display. Instead, his late mother Kareema Begum used to&nbsp;store all his international awards wrapped in towels in her Dubai home, because she thought they were made of gold.<br />
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In a candid chat with the Film Companion, Rahman revealed that all his International awards are kept in Dubai.&nbsp;<br />
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“I have kept the international awards in Dubai because it was wrapped in a towel… my mom wrapped it in a towel. She thought it was gold. So after she passed away, I went to her room, took them out and I gave it to the Dubai Firdaus studio. It’s in the Firdaus studio in a nice showcase," Rahman revealed.<br />
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Rahman has won two Oscars, two Grammys, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for Danny Boyle's 2008 film <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>,&nbsp;for the track <em>Jai Ho,</em> sung by Sukhwinder Singh and written by Gulzar.<br />
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Rahman has also won six National Awards and over 32 Filmfare Awards. He said that he keeps his Indian awards in a special room in his Chennai home.&nbsp;<br />
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"Some of them haven’t come to me. I think some of the directors have kept them like a souvenir," he added.<br />
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<strong>Rahman on mom's contribution in shaping his career</strong><br />
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In a recent chat with Netflix India, Rahman revealed how his mother helped him during his struggling days. “When I built my studio, I didn’t have money to buy an amplifier or equaliser. There was just an AC with a shelf and carpet. I used to be sitting there not having money to buy anything. I built this and was sitting inside with no equipment. My first recorder came after my mom gave her jewels to be pledged. That is when I felt empowered. I could see my future, that one moment I changed," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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Rahman's mother&nbsp;Kareema Begum died in 2020.</p>

<p>Rahman's music in the recently released <em>Amar Singh Chamkila</em> has been topping all music charts.</p>

<p>His music will be next heard in the film<em> Thug Life, </em>directed by Mani Ratnam and&nbsp;starring Kamal Hassan.&nbsp;</p>


AR Rahman has revealed that his mother wouldn't keep his Oscar awards out on display. Instead, his late mother Kareema Begum used to store all his international awards wrapped in towels in her Dubai home, because she thought they were made of gold.

AR Rahman has revealed that his mother wouldn't keep his Oscar awards out on display. Instead, his late mother Kareema Begum used to store all his international awards wrapped in towels in her Dubai home, because she thought they were made of gold. In a candid chat with the Film Companion, Rahman revealed that all his International awards are kept in Dubai. “I have kept the international awards in Dubai because it was wrapped in a towel… my mom wrapped it in a towel. She thought it was gold. So after she passed away, I went to her room, took them out and I gave it to the Dubai Firdaus studio. It’s in the Firdaus studio in a nice showcase," Rahman revealed. Rahman has won two Oscars, two Grammys, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for Danny Boyle's 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, for the track Jai Ho, sung by Sukhwinder Singh and written by Gulzar. Rahman has also won six National Awards and over 32 Filmfare Awards. He said that he keeps his Indian awards in a special room in his Chennai home. "Some of them haven’t come to me. I think some of the directors have kept them like a souvenir," he added. Rahman on mom's contribution in shaping his career In a recent chat with Netflix India, Rahman revealed how his mother helped him during his struggling days. “When I built my studio, I didn’t have money to buy an amplifier or equaliser. There was just an AC with a shelf and carpet. I used to be sitting there not having money to buy anything. I built this and was sitting inside with no equipment. My first recorder came after my mom gave her jewels to be pledged. That is when I felt empowered. I could see my future, that one moment I changed," he said. Rahman's mother Kareema Begum died in 2020. Rahman's music in the recently released Amar Singh Chamkila has been topping all music charts. His music will be next heard in the film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Hassan.

AR Rahman reveals mother kept his Oscar awards wrapped in towel: She thought it was of gold

<p>Actor Anil Kapoor shared a very warm memory with Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins. In 2008, Kapoor starred in the highly-acclaimed Danny Boyle film<em> Slumdog Millionaire, </em>also featuring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto. The movie went on to earn several prestigious awards, including an Oscar. Recently, the<em> Animal</em> actor recalled the time when he met Hopkins and greeted him in an Indian way that left him in shock.<br />
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In a recent interview with Indiewire, Anil went down memory lane when the entire team of Slumdog Millionaire went on to accept the SAG Awards trophy&nbsp;and how Hopkins was left surprised when the actor greeted him by touching his feet.</p>

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Telling the outlet, Anil said, “We received Best Ensemble, and your peers all over the world have given you this award, so it is a great moment. I land up on the stage and there is Anthony Hopkins, and so I just went and touched his feet. He said, ‘What are you doing?’ I said that’s how Indians are; I respect you, you’re elder to me, you’re senior to me, and it was wonderful to be on a stage and receive that award.”<br />
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For those who don't know, in India, touching the feet of the elderly is seen as a mark of respect.&nbsp;</p>

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Further talking about the popularity he got overseas for his role in <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>, Anil said, “I get really surprised sometimes at the kind of people who still know me, still remember me, and want to work with me. It’s still continuing. They say, ‘I’ve written the role with you in mind.’ I get a shock. ‘Slumdog’ released 14 years back. And ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ’24,’ it’s been so many years, but there are certain filmmakers and casting directors who still remember me. I’m very fortunate.”<br />
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In the movie, Kapoor played the role of Prem Kumar, the game show host.<br />
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Anil is on cloud nine after delivering back-to-back hits. He is currently earning rave reviews for his performance as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh in Sidharth Anand's <em>Fighter</em>. Before the aerial drama, the actor&nbsp;was part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's <em>Animal </em>starring Ranbir Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>

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Actor Anil Kapoor shared a very warm memory with Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins. In 2008, Kapoor starred in the highly-acclaimed Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire, also featuring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto.

Actor Anil Kapoor shared a very warm memory with Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins. In 2008, Kapoor starred in the highly-acclaimed Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire, also featuring Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto. The movie went on to earn several prestigious awards, including an Oscar. Recently, the Animal actor recalled the time when he met Hopkins and greeted him in an Indian way that left him in shock. In a recent interview with Indiewire, Anil went down memory lane when the entire team of Slumdog Millionaire went on to accept the SAG Awards trophy and how Hopkins was left surprised when the actor greeted him by touching his feet. Justin Timberlake seemingly has this to say about Britney Spears' apology Telling the outlet, Anil said, “We received Best Ensemble, and your peers all over the world have given you this award, so it is a great moment. I land up on the stage and there is Anthony Hopkins, and so I just went and touched his feet. He said, ‘What are you doing?’ I said that’s how Indians are; I respect you, you’re elder to me, you’re senior to me, and it was wonderful to be on a stage and receive that award.” For those who don't know, in India, touching the feet of the elderly is seen as a mark of respect. King Charles' trust cuts ties with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan after singer's abusive behaviour is caught on camera Further talking about the popularity he got overseas for his role in Slumdog Millionaire, Anil said, “I get really surprised sometimes at the kind of people who still know me, still remember me, and want to work with me. It’s still continuing. They say, ‘I’ve written the role with you in mind.’ I get a shock. ‘Slumdog’ released 14 years back. And ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ’24,’ it’s been so many years, but there are certain filmmakers and casting directors who still remember me. I’m very fortunate.” In the movie, Kapoor played the role of Prem Kumar, the game show host. Anil is on cloud nine after delivering back-to-back hits. He is currently earning rave reviews for his performance as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh in Sidharth Anand's Fighter. Before the aerial drama, the actor was part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor.

When Anil Kapoor shocked Anthony Hopkins by touching his feet

A 14-year-old Mayank from Haryana has won rupees one crore in Kaun Banega Crorepati, the show Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire is based on. This report bring you the youngster’s story.

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<p>AR Rahman may have earned internal laurels for his work in films like <em>127 Hours, Million Dollar Arm </em>and <em>Pele,</em> but the music composer states he got pigeonholed. Rahman won the prestigious Academy Award for his composition in <em>Slumdog Millionaire. </em>Rahman was the first Indian composer to win an Oscar.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking about his directorial debut, <em>Le Musk</em> and how he wanted to experiment with his creative process and new technology, Rahman told Forbes magazine, "As an Indian composer, winning an Oscar and all that stuff, there is a pigeonhole you are put into. ‘Oh Indian stuff, let’s go to AR!’ Even though I have done 1<em>27 Hours, Pele </em>and other stuff but still have the urge… There’s nothing bad with that. I am doing a lot of Indian movies. I love doing Indian movies. I am proud. But I also love to do something that is completely unrelated to India, as a creative expression. To get those is very difficult in Hollywood, all the places are already taken.”</p>

<p><strong>AR Rahman on Rocketry winning the National Award</strong><br />
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AR Rahman has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and six Indian National Film Awards.&nbsp;<br />
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As the 69th National Awards were announced last week, Rahman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to wish R Madhavan for winning Best Feature Film for his directorial debut <em>Rocketry: The Nambi.&nbsp;</em><br />
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AR Rahman wrote, “Congrats Madhavan….I still remember the impact of your movie watching at Cannes ….have to confess now (great timing)… I liked yours better than #Oppenheimer.”&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Oppenheimer,</em> directed by Christopher Nolan, is set during World War II and follows physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy.<br />
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AR Rahman may have earned internal laurels for his work in films like 127 Hours, Million Dollar Arm and Pele, but the music composer states he got pigeonholed. Rahman won the prestigious Academy Award for his composition in Slumdog Millionaire.

AR Rahman may have earned internal laurels for his work in films like 127 Hours, Million Dollar Arm and Pele, but the music composer states he got pigeonholed. Rahman won the prestigious Academy Award for his composition in Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman was the first Indian composer to win an Oscar. Speaking about his directorial debut, Le Musk and how he wanted to experiment with his creative process and new technology, Rahman told Forbes magazine, "As an Indian composer, winning an Oscar and all that stuff, there is a pigeonhole you are put into. ‘Oh Indian stuff, let’s go to AR!’ Even though I have done 127 Hours, Pele and other stuff but still have the urge… There’s nothing bad with that. I am doing a lot of Indian movies. I love doing Indian movies. I am proud. But I also love to do something that is completely unrelated to India, as a creative expression. To get those is very difficult in Hollywood, all the places are already taken.” AR Rahman on Rocketry winning the National Award AR Rahman has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and six Indian National Film Awards. As the 69th National Awards were announced last week, Rahman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to wish R Madhavan for winning Best Feature Film for his directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi. AR Rahman wrote, “Congrats Madhavan….I still remember the impact of your movie watching at Cannes ….have to confess now (great timing)… I liked yours better than #Oppenheimer.” Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, is set during World War II and follows physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Hollywood star Freida Pinto and her fiance Cory Tran are expecting their first child together. &nbsp;The actress announced the news on her Instagram page on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pinto, best known for appearing in British and American films like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', took to Instagram to announce the happy news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Baby Tran, coming this Fall," she wrote alongside her photo with Tran cradling her baby bump.</p>

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<p>Her fiance, Cody Tran, who is a photographer by profession, shared the same post on his Instagram handle.</p>

<p>The couple got engaged in November last year and had shared the news on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the work front, Pinto will be seen essaying the role of World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan in a limited series, directed by Anand Tucker of 'Hilary and Jackie' fame.&nbsp;</p>


Hollywood star Freida Pinto and her fiance Cory Tran are expecting their first child together. The actress announced the news on her Instagram page on Monday. Pinto, best known for appearing in British and American films like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', took to Instagram to announce the happy news.

Hollywood star Freida Pinto and her fiance Cory Tran are expecting their first child together. The actress announced the news on her Instagram page on Monday. Pinto, best known for appearing in British and American films like 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', took to Instagram to announce the happy news. "Baby Tran, coming this Fall," she wrote alongside her photo with Tran cradling her baby bump. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) × Her fiance, Cody Tran, who is a photographer by profession, shared the same post on his Instagram handle. The couple got engaged in November last year and had shared the news on social media. On the work front, Pinto will be seen essaying the role of World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan in a limited series, directed by Anand Tucker of 'Hilary and Jackie' fame.

Freida Pinto is expecting her first child with fiance Cory Tran

<p>Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has heaped praises for the cast and director of Netflix film 'AK vs AK'. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film has Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap playing exaggerated versions of themselves in a fictionalised plot.&nbsp;<br />
Boyle, who has worked with Kapoor in 'Slumdog Millionaire'hosted a special QnA session with the actors and Motwane and called 'AK vs AK' a wonderful film.&nbsp;<br />
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The virtual meet had Boyle congratulating Motwane for making such a film. Boyle admitted that he was left astonished while watching it.<br />
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"For me, it joins the pantheons of great films about filmmaking, of which there are a number. My favourite are 'Day For Night' (La Nuit américaine) and probably Coppola’s wife’s film, 'Heart of Darkness' (on the process of filming 'Apocalypse Now', the only film to deserve a Nobel Prize). But this is an incredibly modern film about filmmaking and there aren’t that many of them,” Danny said describing the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The discussion had the four stars discussing the process of making this film, the storyline, and how some of the pivotal moments in the movie were shot.<br />
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Boyle also praised the ending of the movie. To avoid any spoilers, he said, "The pleasure I got from the film was partly to do with the way you deceived us."<br />
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The film also stars several of Anil Kapoor's family members including Boney Kapoor, daughter Sonam and son Harshvardhan. During the chat Anil Kapoor added that his wife Sunita and second daughter Rhea had refused to be a part of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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The plot of the film revolves around &nbsp;a mad director (Kashyap) who decides to kidnap an actor's (Kapoor) daughter (Sonam) and film the entire hunt as the actor goes around the city looking for his daughter.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ak-vs-ak-review-anil-kapoor-anurag-kashyaps-film-blurs-the-lines-between-real-and-reel-352041"> WION's review called the film </a>"Kapoor's boldest experiment on the screen so far."<br />
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The film is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>


Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has heaped praises for the cast and director of Netflix film 'AK vs AK'. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film has Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap playing exaggerated versions of themselves in a fictionalised plot.

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has heaped praises for the cast and director of Netflix film 'AK vs AK'. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film has Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap playing exaggerated versions of themselves in a fictionalised plot. Boyle, who has worked with Kapoor in 'Slumdog Millionaire'hosted a special QnA session with the actors and Motwane and called 'AK vs AK' a wonderful film. The virtual meet had Boyle congratulating Motwane for making such a film. Boyle admitted that he was left astonished while watching it. "For me, it joins the pantheons of great films about filmmaking, of which there are a number. My favourite are 'Day For Night' (La Nuit américaine) and probably Coppola’s wife’s film, 'Heart of Darkness' (on the process of filming 'Apocalypse Now', the only film to deserve a Nobel Prize). But this is an incredibly modern film about filmmaking and there aren’t that many of them,” Danny said describing the film. Very grateful to the incredible Danny for being so generous with his valuable time and for showing his support for the film. We are thrilled that you liked the film enough to watch it (twice!) and to moderate such an insightful panel on the BFI platform. pic.twitter.com/NyDk3Mcvlx — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) December 29, 2020 × The discussion had the four stars discussing the process of making this film, the storyline, and how some of the pivotal moments in the movie were shot. Boyle also praised the ending of the movie. To avoid any spoilers, he said, "The pleasure I got from the film was partly to do with the way you deceived us." The film also stars several of Anil Kapoor's family members including Boney Kapoor, daughter Sonam and son Harshvardhan. During the chat Anil Kapoor added that his wife Sunita and second daughter Rhea had refused to be a part of the film. The plot of the film revolves around a mad director (Kashyap) who decides to kidnap an actor's (Kapoor) daughter (Sonam) and film the entire hunt as the actor goes around the city looking for his daughter. WION's review called the film "Kapoor's boldest experiment on the screen so far." The film is streaming on Netflix.

AK vs AK: Danny Boyle is all praises for Anurag Kashyap, Anil Kapoor's new film

<p>Bollywood clearly has a lot of answering too. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death by suicide sparked off debate about nepotism in Bollywood and while there has been a raging conversation about insider vs outsider in the Hindi film industry, veterans like AR Rahman and now Reul Pookutty too have revealed that they have suffered due to lobbying and bullying in the film industry.<br />
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Days after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-AR-Rahman-on-not-doing-many-Bollywood-films-There-is-a-gang-working-against-me-316167">AR Rahman spoke out about how he lost out on work</a> because of a 'gang' working against him, Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty too has alleged that he did not get work in Bollywood after he won the Academy award in 2009.<br />
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Pookutty said that he nearly had "a breakdown" after nobody showed interest in working with him in the Hindi film industry post his win at the Academy Awards.<br />
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Pookutty took to Twitter in response to a statement by filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. "Dear @shekharkapur ask me about it, I had gone through near breakdown as nobody was giving me work in Hindi films and regional cinema held me tight after I won the Oscar... There were production houses told me at my face" we don`t need you" but still I love my industry, for it....," said the sound designer in his tweet.<br />
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His tweet came after Kapur on Sunday tweeted an excerpt from a radio-based interview of music maestro AR Rahman.<br />
During the interview, Rahman was asked why he works more frequently in Tamil cinema than in Hindi films. To which he replied, "I don`t say no to good movies, but I think there is a gang, which due to misunderstandings, is spreading some false rumours."<br />
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Kapur, in a tweet, said that Rahman often faced difficulties in the Hindi film industry because of his Oscar wins. "You know what your problem is @arrahman? You went and got #Oscars. An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle...," Kapur tweeted on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Pookutty however told Kapu that he didn`t want to blame anyone "for not taking me in their films" as he believed he was facing the infamous "Oscar curse."<br />
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He tweeted, "@shekharkapur... and much later when I discussed this with my @TheAcademy members friends they told me about #OscarCurse! It`s faced by everybody! I enjoyed going through that phase when you are on top of the world &amp; when you know people reject you, it`s the biggest reality check!"</p>

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<p>Pookutty further said in his tweet, "I`m also not liking the direction in which the whole nepotism discussion is going. So peace! I`m not blaming anybody for not taking me in their films." He later added, "Nepotism is the cheapest and most unimaginative corruption!"</p>

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<p>Pookutty had won the BAFTA and Oscar for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009. The same film had fetched Rahman and Gulzar Oscar awards for music.</p>

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Bollywood clearly has a lot of answering too. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death by suicide sparked off debate about nepotism in Bollywood and while there has been a raging conversation about insider vs outsider in the Hindi film industry, veterans like AR Rahman and now Reul Pookutty too have revealed that they have suffered due to lobbying and bullying in the film industry.

Bollywood clearly has a lot of answering too. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death by suicide sparked off debate about nepotism in Bollywood and while there has been a raging conversation about insider vs outsider in the Hindi film industry, veterans like AR Rahman and now Reul Pookutty too have revealed that they have suffered due to lobbying and bullying in the film industry. Days after AR Rahman spoke out about how he lost out on work because of a 'gang' working against him, Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty too has alleged that he did not get work in Bollywood after he won the Academy award in 2009. Pookutty said that he nearly had "a breakdown" after nobody showed interest in working with him in the Hindi film industry post his win at the Academy Awards. Pookutty took to Twitter in response to a statement by filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. "Dear @shekharkapur ask me about it, I had gone through near breakdown as nobody was giving me work in Hindi films and regional cinema held me tight after I won the Oscar... There were production houses told me at my face" we don`t need you" but still I love my industry, for it....," said the sound designer in his tweet. His tweet came after Kapur on Sunday tweeted an excerpt from a radio-based interview of music maestro AR Rahman. During the interview, Rahman was asked why he works more frequently in Tamil cinema than in Hindi films. To which he replied, "I don`t say no to good movies, but I think there is a gang, which due to misunderstandings, is spreading some false rumours." Kapur, in a tweet, said that Rahman often faced difficulties in the Hindi film industry because of his Oscar wins. "You know what your problem is @arrahman? You went and got #Oscars. An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle...," Kapur tweeted on Sunday. You know what your problem is @arrahman ? You went and got #Oscars . An Oscar is the kiss of death in Bollywood. It proves you have more talent than Bollywood can handle .. pic.twitter.com/V148vJccss — Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 26, 2020 × Pookutty however told Kapu that he didn`t want to blame anyone "for not taking me in their films" as he believed he was facing the infamous "Oscar curse." He tweeted, "@shekharkapur... and much later when I discussed this with my @TheAcademy members friends they told me about #OscarCurse! It`s faced by everybody! I enjoyed going through that phase when you are on top of the world & when you know people reject you, it`s the biggest reality check!" Dear @shekharkapur ask me about it, I had gone through near breakdown as nobody was giving me work in Hindi films and regional cinema held me tight after I won the Oscar... There were production houses told me at my face ”we don’t need you” but still I love my industry,for it.... https://t.co/j5CMNWDqqr — resul pookutty (@resulp) July 26, 2020 × Pookutty further said in his tweet, "I`m also not liking the direction in which the whole nepotism discussion is going. So peace! I`m not blaming anybody for not taking me in their films." He later added, "Nepotism is the cheapest and most unimaginative corruption!" All my post r not seen in my timeline, posting it here again so that it’s not wrongly interpreted.Oscar curse is over, We moved on.I’m also not liking the direction in which the whole nepotism discussion is going. So peace! I’m not blaming anybody fr nt taking me in their films🙏 pic.twitter.com/ldpzSNUlsP — resul pookutty (@resulp) July 27, 2020 × Nepotism is the cheapest and most unimaginative corruption! — resul pookutty (@resulp) July 27, 2020 × Pookutty had won the BAFTA and Oscar for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009. The same film had fetched Rahman and Gulzar Oscar awards for music.

Now, Resul Pookutty alleges that he did not get work in Bollywood post his Oscar win

<p>Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Based in Mumbai, the film narrated the story of a boy from Dharavi who goes on to win the popular quiz show 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'.<br />
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The film had Anil Kapoor playing the quiz host but not many know that Kapoor was not the first choice for the film. In fact, the makers had approached Shah Rukh Khan for the role but the superstar had declined the offer.<br />
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In a throwback video from 2010, SRK revealed to chat show host Jonathan Ross that he loved the script but did not say yes to the project for a personal reason. "Danny is a friend and I was very keen that the film be made because I think that it’s a very interesting topic,” he said.<br />
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“I didn’t do it because the host is a little bit of a cheat, and he was a little mean, and I’d already done the show so I felt if I do it people will feel I do the same thing. It was a great film,” he said.<br />
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Khan had hosted one season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?'- the Indian version of the popular quiz show back in 2007.</p>

<p>Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' marked the debut of Dev Patel and also starred Frieda Pinto along with Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film won the best film Oscar in 2008.</p>


Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Based in Mumbai, the film narrated the story of a boy from Dharavi who goes on to win the popular quiz show 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'.

Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' is considered one of the greatest films of all time. Based in Mumbai, the film narrated the story of a boy from Dharavi who goes on to win the popular quiz show 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'. The film had Anil Kapoor playing the quiz host but not many know that Kapoor was not the first choice for the film. In fact, the makers had approached Shah Rukh Khan for the role but the superstar had declined the offer. In a throwback video from 2010, SRK revealed to chat show host Jonathan Ross that he loved the script but did not say yes to the project for a personal reason. "Danny is a friend and I was very keen that the film be made because I think that it’s a very interesting topic,” he said. “I didn’t do it because the host is a little bit of a cheat, and he was a little mean, and I’d already done the show so I felt if I do it people will feel I do the same thing. It was a great film,” he said. Khan had hosted one season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?'- the Indian version of the popular quiz show back in 2007. Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' marked the debut of Dev Patel and also starred Frieda Pinto along with Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor. The film won the best film Oscar in 2008.

Shah Rukh Khan explains why he said no to 'Slumdog Millionaire'

<p>For his continuous support in promoting the cause of children's rights, Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai.</p>

<p>The event also marked the celebration of EU Day 2019 on Friday.</p>

<p>Anil Kapoor, who has been working in collaboration with Plan India, a child rights organisation, was the guest of honour at the event.</p>

<p>Tomasz Kozlowski, EU Ambassador to India said, "Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India traditionally organises EU based celebrations. I am so happy that Anil Kapoor is with us today because he is so famous in promoting cultural ties between India and European countries."</p>

<p>Praising Anil Kapoor, the ambassador added, "Mr Kapoor is also known as a very devoted promoter of social values, women rights. We spent some time together in October last year, promoting girls'&nbsp;rights in an event organised by Plan India."</p>

<p>The actor has been supporting girls'&nbsp;and children's rights for which the actor got recognition from the EU delegation.</p>

<p>Presenting the citation to Kapoor, Tomasz said, "On the occasion of Europe Day 2019, Mr Anil Kapoor is a distinguished exponent in the art of acting and master of his craft."</p>

<p>"He has contributed immensely to the Indian and International film industry and through it connected and inspired many people of the world," he added.</p>

<p>Calling cinema a bridge connecting people, he said, "Cinema transcending across the borders is a strong bridge builder between the people of Europe and India. Numerous Indian films have been shot in Europe."</p>

<p>"Mr Kapoor has lent his support to various important social causes including girl child campaign by Plan India which was supported by EU," said Kozlowski.</p>

<p>"As an organisation, which has always been a strong advocate for the advancement of women empowerment, girl child rights, and equality, the EU would like to felicitate Mr Kapoor for his principled stand and relentless efforts in these areas," he added.</p>

<p>After receiving the citation, an overwhelmed Anil Kapoor expressed his gratitude and said, "It's been very educative, very emotional and one of the best evening of my career. I don't know if I deserve this honour but I want to thank you (Tomasz) for giving me this honour."</p>

<p>"And give my regards and best wishes to your wife because she loves Slumdog Millionaire," Kapoor jokingly replied Tomasz who earlier said that her wife really admires Anil's performance in Slumdog Millionaire.</p>

<p>Emphasising on the need to strengthen Europe-India ties, Kapoor added, "Europe and India have a lot of things in common, we should encourage that our ties become better and better."</p>

<p>Kapoor congratulated the performers for their spectacular performances towards the end of his short address.&nbsp;<br />
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For his continuous support in promoting the cause of children's rights, Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai.

For his continuous support in promoting the cause of children's rights, Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai. The event also marked the celebration of EU Day 2019 on Friday. Anil Kapoor, who has been working in collaboration with Plan India, a child rights organisation, was the guest of honour at the event. Tomasz Kozlowski, EU Ambassador to India said, "Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India traditionally organises EU based celebrations. I am so happy that Anil Kapoor is with us today because he is so famous in promoting cultural ties between India and European countries." Praising Anil Kapoor, the ambassador added, "Mr Kapoor is also known as a very devoted promoter of social values, women rights. We spent some time together in October last year, promoting girls' rights in an event organised by Plan India." The actor has been supporting girls' and children's rights for which the actor got recognition from the EU delegation. Presenting the citation to Kapoor, Tomasz said, "On the occasion of Europe Day 2019, Mr Anil Kapoor is a distinguished exponent in the art of acting and master of his craft." "He has contributed immensely to the Indian and International film industry and through it connected and inspired many people of the world," he added. Calling cinema a bridge connecting people, he said, "Cinema transcending across the borders is a strong bridge builder between the people of Europe and India. Numerous Indian films have been shot in Europe." "Mr Kapoor has lent his support to various important social causes including girl child campaign by Plan India which was supported by EU," said Kozlowski. "As an organisation, which has always been a strong advocate for the advancement of women empowerment, girl child rights, and equality, the EU would like to felicitate Mr Kapoor for his principled stand and relentless efforts in these areas," he added. After receiving the citation, an overwhelmed Anil Kapoor expressed his gratitude and said, "It's been very educative, very emotional and one of the best evening of my career. I don't know if I deserve this honour but I want to thank you (Tomasz) for giving me this honour." "And give my regards and best wishes to your wife because she loves Slumdog Millionaire," Kapoor jokingly replied Tomasz who earlier said that her wife really admires Anil's performance in Slumdog Millionaire. Emphasising on the need to strengthen Europe-India ties, Kapoor added, "Europe and India have a lot of things in common, we should encourage that our ties become better and better." Kapoor congratulated the performers for their spectacular performances towards the end of his short address.

Anil Kapoor felicitated by European Chambers of Commerce in India

<p>A film that crossed boundaries and spoke about the triumph of the underdog, 'Slumdog Millionaire' had created history when it had released in 2009. On Wednesday as the film crossed 10 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor went down the memory lane and share his favourite scene from the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling it an honour to be a part of the celebrated film, Kapoor said "It feels like only yesterday that we were shooting for `Slumdog Millionaire`and what a journey it has been since then! Many have called `Slumdog` a masterpiece, and I can honestly say that I`m honoured to have been a part of it".</p>

<p>The Danny Boyle directed film had gone on to be nominated for 10 Academy Awards, of which it won eight-- including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It had also won seven BAFTA Awards including Best Film, five Critics` Choice Awards and four Golden Globes.</p>

<p>The multi-Academy award-winning film also brought Kapoor critical acclaim from across the world for his flamboyant and nuanced portrayal of game show host Prem Kumar.</p>

<p>Kapoor also posted a photo on Twitter to chronicle his journey from doing `Slumdog Millionaire` to his new film `Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga`, captioning it, “What a journey this has been! I feel blessed to be a part of movies that strive to break boundaries. #10YearChallenge #10YearsOfSlumdogMillionaire #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga.”</p>

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<p>The actor further shared his favourite scene from the film, which is near the climax of the film. " My favourite scene from #SlumdogMillionaire has to be this one! A pivotal moment in the film filled with so much tension &amp; drama! Who knew that a simple visit to the bathroom could make it or break it!" Kapoor wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kapoor will be next seen 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' - a film that is set in the backdrop of Punjab and revolves around a love story with a difference. Sonam is said to be playing a homosexual character in the film, the trailer of which shows her character rejecting several marriage proposals. She eventually shares her secret with Rajkummar Rao. The film sees Anil Kapoor essay the role of Sonam`s father and also stars Juhi Chawla in a pivotal role.&nbsp;</p>


A film that crossed boundaries and spoke about the triumph of the underdog, 'Slumdog Millionaire' had created history when it had released in 2009. On Wednesday as the film crossed 10 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor went down the memory lane and share his favourite scene from the film.

A film that crossed boundaries and spoke about the triumph of the underdog, 'Slumdog Millionaire' had created history when it had released in 2009. On Wednesday as the film crossed 10 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor went down the memory lane and share his favourite scene from the film. Calling it an honour to be a part of the celebrated film, Kapoor said "It feels like only yesterday that we were shooting for `Slumdog Millionaire`and what a journey it has been since then! Many have called `Slumdog` a masterpiece, and I can honestly say that I`m honoured to have been a part of it". The Danny Boyle directed film had gone on to be nominated for 10 Academy Awards, of which it won eight-- including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It had also won seven BAFTA Awards including Best Film, five Critics` Choice Awards and four Golden Globes. The multi-Academy award-winning film also brought Kapoor critical acclaim from across the world for his flamboyant and nuanced portrayal of game show host Prem Kumar. Kapoor also posted a photo on Twitter to chronicle his journey from doing `Slumdog Millionaire` to his new film `Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga`, captioning it, “What a journey this has been! I feel blessed to be a part of movies that strive to break boundaries. #10YearChallenge #10YearsOfSlumdogMillionaire #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga.” What a journey this has been! I feel blessed to be a part of movies that strive to break boundaries. #10YearChallenge #10YearsOfSlumdogMillionaire #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga #DannyBoyle @ShellyCDhar @foxstarhindi @FoxStarIndia @foxsearchlight pic.twitter.com/LurEhSPnNa — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 23, 2019 × The actor further shared his favourite scene from the film, which is near the climax of the film. " My favourite scene from #SlumdogMillionaire has to be this one! A pivotal moment in the film filled with so much tension & drama! Who knew that a simple visit to the bathroom could make it or break it!" Kapoor wrote. My favourite scene from #SlumdogMillionaire has to be this one! A pivotal moment in the film filled with so much tension & drama! Who knew that a simple visit to the bathroom could make it or break it!#DannyBoyle #DevPatel @BecauseImFreida @foxsearchlight #SlumdogMillionaire pic.twitter.com/e6eLsduGyG — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 23, 2019 × Kapoor will be next seen 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' - a film that is set in the backdrop of Punjab and revolves around a love story with a difference. Sonam is said to be playing a homosexual character in the film, the trailer of which shows her character rejecting several marriage proposals. She eventually shares her secret with Rajkummar Rao. The film sees Anil Kapoor essay the role of Sonam`s father and also stars Juhi Chawla in a pivotal role.

As 'Slumdog Millionaire' completes 10 years, Anil Kapoor shares his favourite scene from the film

<p>Simon Beaufoy, the writer of the film&nbsp;<em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>,&nbsp;will adapt Giller-prize winner&nbsp;Michael Ondaatje&#39;s novel <em>In the Skin of a Lion</em>&nbsp;for his next big screen project.</p>

<p>Ondaatje&#39;s novel, first published in 1987, fictionalised the not-so-acknowledged lives of immigrants who built the city of Toronto, Canada.</p>

<p>The adapted film will be produced by Serendipity Point films and Potboiler Films and focuses on romance and class conflict, reported <a href="http://deadline.com/2017/06/slumdog-millionaire-scribe-simon-beaufoy-to-adapt-in-the-skin-of-a-lion-serendipity-point-films-potboiler-film4-1202115818/" target="_blank">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p>Beaufoy has written screenplays for many films, including&nbsp;<em>127 Hours</em>, <em>The Full Monty</em>, <em>Salmon Fishing In The Yemen</em>, and <em>Everest</em>. He won an Academy Award for the best adapted screenplay in 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire.</p>

<p>Ondaatje is best known for his novel <em>The English Patient</em>, which was also adapted into a film in 1996. The movie adaptation of his book won&nbsp;nine Oscars, including best picture, best director and&nbsp;best supporting actress for Juliette Binoche.&nbsp;</p>


Turning Michael Ondaatje's novel In the Skin of a Lion into a movie will be Beaufoy's new project

Simon Beaufoy, the writer of the film Slumdog Millionaire, will adapt Giller-prize winner Michael Ondaatje's novel In the Skin of a Lion for his next big screen project. Ondaatje's novel, first published in 1987, fictionalised the not-so-acknowledged lives of immigrants who built the city of Toronto, Canada. The adapted film will be produced by Serendipity Point films and Potboiler Films and focuses on romance and class conflict, reported Deadline. Beaufoy has written screenplays for many films, including 127 Hours, The Full Monty, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, and Everest. He won an Academy Award for the best adapted screenplay in 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire. Ondaatje is best known for his novel The English Patient, which was also adapted into a film in 1996. The movie adaptation of his book won nine Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actress for Juliette Binoche.

Slumdog writer Simon Beaufoy to adapt Michael Ondaatje's novel into film