This is an "index" or chronological summary of the story of Slumdog Millionaire
| Category | Key Items / Scenes |
|----------|--------------------|
| Episodic Structure (Game Show Questions) | 1. 1973 film star (Amitabh Bachchan)
2. Indian currency (100 rupee note – Gandhi)
3. Dharma (Ram and Sita)
4. Invention of the revolver
5. American $100 bill (Franklin)
6. "Darshan do Ghanshyam" lyrics
7. Who wrote the national song "Vande Mataram"? (Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay)
8. Three musketeers (Athos, Porthos, Aramis)
9. Cricket player (Gavaskar) |
| Key Characters | Jamal Malik (Dev Patel)
Salim Malik (Madhur Mittal)
Latika (Freida Pinto)
Prem Kumar (Anil Kapoor) – Host
Inspector (Irrfan Khan) |
| Key Locations | Juhu slums (Mumbai)
Mumbai railway tracks
Agracol (orphanage/trafficking ring)
Victoria Terminus (CST)
Mumbai Police station
Film city / Haji Ali (final dance) |
| Symbols & Motifs | Autographed photo of Amitabh Bachchan
Latika's yellow scarf
The revolver
Phone number on the $100 bill
Train (escape, loss)
Money (fan of rupees in bathtub) |
| Key Songs (A.R. Rahman) | "Jai Ho" (end credits)
"O... Saya" (opening chase)
"Ringa Ringa" (brothel)
"Mausam & Escape"
"Latika's Theme" |
| Critical Acclaim (Index) | Academy Awards: 8 wins (including Best Picture, Director, Original Score)
Golden Globes: 4 wins
BAFTAs: 7 wins | index of slumdog millionaire