slum dog millionaire

Academic English (Assignment)                                               ESHA KHIANI

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                Slumdog millionaire, a movie which managed to get 4 awards in the golden globe awards is indeed a very educational one unlike other movies. The movie is about Jamal Malik, an 18 year old slum dog from Mumbai who is going to experience the best day of his life. The movie started with Jamal being just  on India’s television show named “who wants to be a millionaire?” which was hosted by Prem Kumar  who was once a slumdog as well. Jamal was just one question away from being a millionaire.

            Before he could answer the final question which will lead him to 20 million rupees, he was arrested by a police man for the suspicion of fraud. Since the crowd as well as those associated with the game show wonders how such a non genius slum dog like Jamal who has no education and works in a call center serving tea could be able to answer all the questions accurately. They wonder whether its just luck or he is cheating as he kept on giving precise answers and those who are brighter and more educated than him have failed.

            Jamal proved his innocence by telling the story of his life to the policeman. The police inspector showed him the videotape of the entire show and for each question he explained the part of his past life which answers the questions. He explained about how he grew up in an orphanage with his older brother (Salim) who was his guardian/protector and antagonist, the adventures they had together, the fights they had to survive on the street and also about Latika another orphaned child, the love of his life. Surprisingly each chapter of his life story answers the questions given by Prem Kumar in the show.  

            One question which remains in everyone’s mind is what Jamal’s actual intention is of joining this show as he has no interest for possessions. The next day Jamal returns to answer the final question. The inspector and other millions of viewers were there to watch what was going to be a historic moment in India as Jamal Malik is one of the few to have reached the million dollar question. Finally, his common sense and past experience proved his innocence and made his win the 20 million rupees. At the end of the movie Jamal also got back together with the love of his life, Latika.