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Rahman bagged the Golden Globe award for Best Original Music Score for 'Slumdog Millionaire', a rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slumdweller.
Screen News 2009
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Directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle, the rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slumdweller swept awards in all the four categories it was nominated for, brightening its prospects at the Oscars awards next month.
PunjabNewsline News 2009
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The film depicts the heartwarming story of a Mumbai slumdweller, who escapes the Mumbai slums by winning $20 million in the Indian version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'.
unknown title 2009
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Boyle's feel-good film depicts the moving story of a slumdweller Jamaal, who goes on to win USD 20 million on Indian reality show 'Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?' in a bid to win his love back.
The Times of India 2009
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Boyle's feel-good film depicts the moving story of a slumdweller Jamaal, who goes on to win USD 20 million on Indian reality show 'Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?' in a bid to win his love back.
The Times of India 2009
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Slumdog Millionaire, the tale of an 18-year-old slumdweller who goes on to become a millionaire by winning a quiz show, has been in the limelight after its eight oscar wins.
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If you cannot afford lodging that costs at least $100 per night, you are poor and need to stay home ... slumdweller ... irexman please tell me you are so cheap you wouldnt even stay in a motel 6 or super 8
unknown title 2009
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I also find the characterization overstated that the "slumdweller is the one with regard to whom power renounces its right to exert full control and discipline, finding it more appropriate to let him dwell in the twilight zone of slums."
What in the hell ... 2008
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Wales shared some anecdotes about the uses of Wikipedia, including his encounter with a young slumdweller in India who used Wikipedia to pass his school exams -- and to find pick up lines.
Bostonist 2008
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August 6th, 2008 at 6: 19 am i’m so interested to know about antilia tower … can i know the estimate cost antilia tower and material constuction used …. can reply me .. slumdweller Says:
Perkins + Will’s Antilla “Green” Tower in Mumbai | Inhabitat 2007
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