Question 1

What unusual material was used to create the excreta Jamal jumps into as a child?

Accepted Answer

The excreta was made from a combination of peanut butter and chocolate.

Question 2

How did director Danny Boyle ensure the child actors' education and future?

Accepted Answer

He placed their payment in a trust released upon completing grade school at 16, and arranged an auto-rickshaw driver to take them to school daily until then.

Question 3

Which actor was originally considered for the game show host role, and why wasn't he cast?

Accepted Answer

Danny Boyle wanted Shah Rukh Khan, who hosted the Indian version of the show, but he was not available. Anil Kapoor, who played the host, had won money as a guest on the show.

Question 4

What real-life connection did Dev Patel and Freida Pinto share during the film's production?

Accepted Answer

This was their first feature film roles, and they were in a real-life relationship until late 2014.

Question 5

Which major international film festival featured Slumdog Millionaire in 2008?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 6

What unusual material was used to create the excrement Jamal jumps into as a child?

Accepted Answer

The pile of excreta was made from a combination of peanut butter and chocolate.

Question 7

How did director Danny Boyle secure the child actors' education and future earnings?

Accepted Answer

Boyle placed their payment in a trust to be released upon completing grade school at age 16, and arranged for an auto-rickshaw driver to take them to school daily.

Question 8

Which major international film festivals featured Slumdog Millionaire in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 9

What real-life connection did Dev Patel and Freida Pinto share beyond their onscreen roles?

Accepted Answer

This was their first feature film, and they were in a real-life relationship until late 2014.

Question 10

Why was the term 'Slumdog' chosen for the title, and how did Danny Boyle defend it?

Accepted Answer

Boyle explained it combines Jamal's status as both a 'slum-dweller' and an 'underdog,' rejecting claims it was racist.

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