Slumdog Millionaire is contrived, pretentious, absurd, hollow, inauthentic, a pseudo-statement about social justice. And yet today the film stands on the precipice of Hollywood's highest honour, the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Based on Vikas Swarup's bestseller Q & A, the film however did not strictly adhere to the book. In fact, according to a guardian,co.uk report, the movie was given an extreme makeover.
We look back at international movies shot in India.
According to reports, the 18-year-old actor is in discussions to appear on the ITV1 game show along with the Oscar-winning movie's director Danny Boyle. And the duo might just bring the film's leading lady Freida Pinto on line with the phone a friend option, which will be reminiscent of the film's romantic storyline.
"I practice chess based on what I think is a priority, and what I feel like doing. I also read some chess books -- 'Saying No to Chess Principles' by Evgeny Bareev and 'Life and Games of Mikhail Tal"
The London Fashion Week saw an Indian celebration of sorts, on and off the ramp.
Overcrowding, unsanitary conditions in Asia's largest slum pose big challenges to containment.
A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.
The hits and misses of the week.
Where we bring you a taste of the best celebrity foodgasm moments.
These headturners sure knew how to bring their A-game to the prestigious red carpet back then, too, didn't they?
Danny Boyle, who has directed some of Hollywood's best known names like Leonardo DiCaprio (The Beach) and Cameron Diaz (A Life Less Ordinary), just directed Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor in Slumdog Millionaire.
Take the poll and tell us which of the two actresses stunned in the sequined Burberry dress. Vote now!
The stylish actor showcased her maiden collection for Vero Moda.
A round-up of the fashion magazine covers for September. Tell us which hottie takes the top spot!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Check out the star arrivals.
The stunner sauntered down the runway glowing in a heavy duty Rockstar gown for designer Monisha Jaisingh. Take a look!
The spotlight is back on this B'town actor and how!
Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam lists the major operational takeaways from the 1971 War in his new book 'India's Wars, A Military History, 1947-1971'.
You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.
Here's a look at the Top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Katrina Kaif showed off her toned abs at the Manish Malhotra show!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The latest Jungle Book film promises Sherlock fans a surprise.
These girls will be raising temperatures as they sashay down the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week. Vote for your favourite!
Bollywood folks reveal fascinating stories about Irrfan and some shared unseen pictures.
For most companies this would mean extending medical coverage to same-sex partners, say legal experts.
India began their campaign in the World Athletics Championships on a disappointing note with sprinter Dutee Chand and quartermiler Muhammed Anas Yahiya crashing out in the first round heats in London on Saturday.
What makes Helen such an endearing figure even three decades after she first hit the silver screen?
The Spaniard replaced Luigi Del Neri, daily sports newspaper O Jogo reported.
Get inspired by celeb style this Navratri!
The actors walked in Manish Malhotra creations to raise funds to empower women and girl children in India.
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
Designers Pallavi Mohan and Rina Dhaka create meaningful fashion at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.
