“Slumdog Millionaire” star Freida Pinto visited Craig Ferguson this week to chat about the sleeper hit of the year.
I don’t think Craig researched much about Amitabh Bachan. He thought the mega Bollywood actor was the host of “Who wants to be a Millionaire!” He compares Amitabh with Regis Philbin. Oh my…..
The lovely Freida also teaches Craig some Bollywood dance moves.
The cast of “Slumdog Millionaire” won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards this evening.
Breakout star Freida Pinto had worked hard and is very surprised with her overnight success.
“I think I have lived through all my dreams in the four months that I worked in the film. A newbie like me could not have expected anything else. Working with Danny Boyle, the director, was a fantastic experience.”
Freida has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress by BAFTA for her portrayal of Latika in “Slumdog Millionaire.”
Next up for “Slumdog Millionaire”………OSCAR GOLD!
“Slumdog Millionaire” beat out fellow nominees Milk, The Dark Knight, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Frost/Nixon at the Producers Guild of America ceremony.
This rags-to-riches stories is now the top contender to win big at the Oscars. Slumdog is up for ten awards.
“Slumdog Millionaire” is an amazing story of a young man from the teeming slums of Mumbai who risks it all for love and a shot at instant wealth as a contestant on the Indian version of the TV game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
If you were not able to see this movie while it was showing during its limited release, you can enjoy it now at all theaters.
Photo Cred: Fame Pictures
I am one of the last few people who had not watched the highly acclaimed “Slumdog Millionaire.” I sacrificed my postings this morning to watch it. While I am sure you guys missed me, it was worth it. This is one of the best films ever made. I’d love to compare it to any other film to give you guys who have not seen it an idea of what to expect, but there is no other like it.
Two of the best things to come out of this film are Freida Pinto and Dev Patel. They are destined for great things.
Freida was featured in the latest issue of Arena Magazine. You will be surprised to learn that this was her first ever acting job.
“I was so lucky. As it’s an all-Indian cast, Danny Boyle wanted people who had no acting experience or training. He wanted to see anyone and everyone. So I auditioned for one scene where Latika meets Dev’s character, Jamal, again for the first time in years and makes him go away-what a bitch-and I just thought, well, I’ve given it my best shot. For 6 months I continued to audition. So rigorous. It was like going to acting school, and I was never sure what was happening. And then I got the call that said, “You are Latika, so get ready!” “The best moment ever.”
Freida was already a fan of director Danny Boyle. It’s amazing that she was able to work alongside one of her heroes.
“I used to adore Danny Boyle films, truly. I did a film course at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. We studied Trainspotting-yes, I did understand the accents, thank you! I loved The Beach, and also watched Sunshine and Millions. He can do anything: a horror flick, a children’s film, a Sci-Fi flick, anything.”
“Honestly, if Slumdog Millionaire was to be described in Danny Boyle terms, it would be a bit of Trainspotting, the romance from A life less Ordinary and the tension of 28 days later, all bundled together into this beautifully written, dynamic movie.”
For the full interview check out the February 2009 edition of Arena Magazine.
The actors from the highly praised movie, “Slumdog Millionaire” visited with Ellen today. Dev Patel and Freida Pinto chatted with Ellen about Bollywood movies and how they always incorporate dancing into their films. The entire staff breaks into dance for the closing of the show!
Am I the only person left who has not seen this film? I better get to the theaters soon!
