Slumdog Millionaire: -2008-

The opening riot sequence depicts Hindu extremists attacking Muslims. Some Indian commentators argued this reinforced stereotypes of Hindu violence, while others praised the film for not shying away from communal tensions.

The story follows Jamal Malik, an eighteen-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is one question away from winning 20 million rupees on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? . Arrested on suspicion of cheating, Jamal tells his life story to a police inspector, revealing how every tragic and triumphant chapter of his past provided the answer to a game show question. A Tale of Two Indias slumdog millionaire -2008-

Slumdog Millionaire (2008): A Global Phenomenon of Destiny and Grit The opening riot sequence depicts Hindu extremists attacking