This crime drama is based on a bestselling book written by an Indian writer and diplomat named Vikas Swarup. The book tells the story about a young guy without an education that was lucky enough to take part in a TV quiz where he could win money.

The original idea was quite out there. The director, Danny Boyle, who you might remember from Trainspotting and The Beach, decided to mix Hollywood with Bollywood. It turned out to be a classic tale about a poor but honest man who achieves a lot — it was sort of a Cinderella story. But the film about dreams coming true earned its creators a lot of awards. They won several Oscars, Golden Globes, and an award from the Screen Actors Guild. The creators managed to combine both the drama from the Indian slums and fairy-tale-like wonder that made viewers hopeful about the future.