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The film also triumphed at the Golden Globe Awards, winning four awards including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director. Its success was seen as a "joyful ride" that saw an underdog film with a small budget beat out big-budget Hollywood blockbusters.

Concerns were raised regarding the compensation and long-term well-being of the real-life slum children cast in the film, prompting Danny Boyle and the producers to set up a trust fund (the Jai Ho Trust) to ensure their education and housing. The Enduring Legacy of 2008's Definitive Film slumdog millionaire -2008-

Rahman took home two Oscars (Best Original Score and Best Original Song), introducing his genius to a mainstream Western audience. Global Impact and the "Poverty Porn" Debate The film also triumphed at the Golden Globe

, including Best Picture. Filmed in India and loosely based on the novel Vikas Swarup The Enduring Legacy of 2008's Definitive Film Rahman

It grossed over $378 million worldwide on a modest $15 million budget. 💡 Key Highlights