Slumdog Millioraire - How close is it to

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In summary, "Slumdog Millioraire" is not indicative of the sentiments in India, as the caste system is still alive and well in the present day.
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rootX said:
I have no knowledge but I wonder if it were Aryans (who were white Europeans I believe) that decided to discriminate against dark Indians. I neither know if there were light brown Indians before Aryans. Also, it might be that it were the Aryans who introduced Hinduism.

(Not hard factual information:
http://hinduism.suite101.com/article.cfm/hinduism_and_the_aryan_influence
http://adaniel.tripod.com/historycaste.htm
)

This information must be out-dated (now atleast).
A prevelant theory of the caste system did include an Indo-Aryan origin but a new finding as of 2009 that was proven to be just a myth that's why I said that before. I guess I should have elaborated though.
 
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sganesh88 said:
I have agreed that casteism exists in India. I am just pointing out why i didn't like the film. I think its prime motive is to show India as a dangerous place (this isn't the only one that attempted it). I found it distasteful because they showed all the problems occurring to a single person. I said this already. Its like a third person filming your house for an year; Taking out those particular scenes where you people fight; Then using the portions for an one hour film. What would that film make others think of your family? They may title it "Fight Club".
If you still argue that that was wholly unintentional, well.. *sigh*

If you have watched the movies about where I live you would probably think I am dodging bullets every day on the way to work, undergoing shake downs from dirty cops daily, and smoking crack with hookers on the weekends. Oh and occasionally I will find the love of my life under the most unlikely of circumstances and have a good weekend of that before deciding to go it alone because I need to save another loved one from the blood thirsty maniacs who kidnapped them.

If movies portrayed real life places and situations like they are in real life we would see a lot of ugly people sitting on the toilet, watching tv on the couch, surfing for porn on the internet, sifting through e-mails about cheap viagra only to find that they have not received e-mail from a real person today, and having trivial arguments with people on internet forums.
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
If you have watched the movies about where I live you would probably think I am dodging bullets every day on the way to work, undergoing shake downs from dirty cops daily, and smoking crack with hookers on the weekends. Oh and occasionally I will find the love of my life under the most unlikely of circumstances and have a good weekend of that before deciding to go it alone because I need to save another loved one from the blood thirsty maniacs who kidnapped them.

If movies portrayed real life places and situations like they are in real life we would see a lot of ugly people sitting on the toilet, watching tv on the couch, surfing for porn on the internet, sifting through e-mails about cheap viagra only to find that they have not received e-mail from a real person today, and having trivial arguments with people on internet forums.

I'd watch it.
 
<h2>1. How close is "Slumdog Millionaire" to the real slums of India?</h2><p>"Slumdog Millionaire" is a fictional movie and does not depict any specific real-life slum in India. However, the movie was filmed in the slums of Mumbai and portrays the poverty and living conditions of these areas accurately.</p><h2>2. Is the plot of "Slumdog Millionaire" based on a true story?</h2><p>The movie is based on the novel "Q & A" by Vikas Swarup, which is a work of fiction. While the story is not based on a specific real-life event, it does incorporate elements of the social and economic issues faced by people living in the slums of India.</p><h2>3. How accurate is the portrayal of Indian culture in "Slumdog Millionaire"?</h2><p>The movie has been praised for its accurate depiction of Indian culture, including the use of Hindi language, customs, and traditions. However, it is important to note that the movie is a work of fiction and may not accurately represent all aspects of Indian culture.</p><h2>4. Did the actors in "Slumdog Millionaire" come from the slums of India?</h2><p>No, the actors in the movie were not from the slums of India. The main actors, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, were both born and raised in England. However, the filmmakers did hold open auditions in Mumbai to find local actors for supporting roles.</p><h2>5. How did the success of "Slumdog Millionaire" impact the slums of India?</h2><p>The success of the movie brought attention to the poverty and living conditions in the slums of India, leading to increased efforts and donations towards improving the lives of those living in these areas. However, there has been criticism that the movie perpetuates negative stereotypes and does not accurately represent the complexity of the issues faced by those living in the slums.</p>

1. How close is "Slumdog Millionaire" to the real slums of India?

"Slumdog Millionaire" is a fictional movie and does not depict any specific real-life slum in India. However, the movie was filmed in the slums of Mumbai and portrays the poverty and living conditions of these areas accurately.

2. Is the plot of "Slumdog Millionaire" based on a true story?

The movie is based on the novel "Q & A" by Vikas Swarup, which is a work of fiction. While the story is not based on a specific real-life event, it does incorporate elements of the social and economic issues faced by people living in the slums of India.

3. How accurate is the portrayal of Indian culture in "Slumdog Millionaire"?

The movie has been praised for its accurate depiction of Indian culture, including the use of Hindi language, customs, and traditions. However, it is important to note that the movie is a work of fiction and may not accurately represent all aspects of Indian culture.

4. Did the actors in "Slumdog Millionaire" come from the slums of India?

No, the actors in the movie were not from the slums of India. The main actors, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, were both born and raised in England. However, the filmmakers did hold open auditions in Mumbai to find local actors for supporting roles.

5. How did the success of "Slumdog Millionaire" impact the slums of India?

The success of the movie brought attention to the poverty and living conditions in the slums of India, leading to increased efforts and donations towards improving the lives of those living in these areas. However, there has been criticism that the movie perpetuates negative stereotypes and does not accurately represent the complexity of the issues faced by those living in the slums.

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