December 10, 2008 17:50 IST *Last Updated: *December 10, 2008 18:14 IST After making waves overseas, Danny Boyle's *Slumdog Millionaire* is all set to release in India in January. The film stars Anil Kapoor [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=anil%20kapoor> ], Irrfan Khan [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=irrfan%20khan> ] and newcomers Dev Patel and Freida Pinto.
For its Indian release, *Slumdog Millionaire* has been dubbed in Hindi, and re-titled *Slumdog Millionaire: Kaun Banega Karorepati*. The film tells the story of a boy from the Mumbai slums, whose adventures take him from begging on the streets to the popular gameshow *Who Wants to be a Millionaire?* where he surprises everyone with his knowledge. The film has won people's choice award at the Toronto film festival and was given a rousing applause at the London [Images<http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=london> ] Film Festival. It is a strong contender for the Oscars. A R Rahman recently triumphed<http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/10rahman-triumphs-at-la-awards.htm>at the Los Angeles awards, and bagged an award for best composer. Boyle bagged the best director's award at the ceremony. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/10slumdog-millionaire-to-release-in-india.htm -- regards, Vithur
