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Anil Kapoor still gets paid for Slumdog Millionaire, credits pay cheques for millionaire status. Here’s how much he gets

Anil Kapoor still gets paid for Slumdog Millionaire, credits pay cheques for millionaire status. Here’s how much he gets

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Nearly two decades after working on the 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, Anil Kapoor continues to receive pay cheques from the film’s team. In fact, the actor has revealed that the earnings from the project have played a role in contributing to his millionaire status. Anil Kapoor was most recently seen in Prime Video’s Subedaar. Anil Kapoor is still earning from Slumdog Millionaire During a session at India Today Conclave 2026, Anil revealed that he continues to get payments for his appearance in the 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. He joined the conclave for a session titled The Ageless Revel: Rewriting the Rules of Stardom. Anil said, “I must share this with you. It’s a very emotional moment. It’s been more than a decade and a half, and yesterday, again, I got a pay cheque for Slumdog Millionaire.” When asked about the amount that he gets, the actor shared, “Yesterday, it was 3,000 pounds. I pay all my taxes so I can say this. I am going to get almost half a million pounds. So, …

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

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Actor Anil Kapoor‘s 2001 film Nayak, a political drama, became a cult classic. Looking back at the impact of Nayak, Anil revealed that several political parties had reached out to him, but the actor was quick to shut down the idea. Anil Kapoor played journalist-turned-chief minister in Nayak. Anil Kapoor on not entering politics Anil recently spoke to Screen, where he opened up about being approached to enter politics following the release of his film Nayak. His portrayal of a journalist who becomes Chief Minister for a day in the film was so impactful that many political parties reached out to him after watching the film. “There were a few discussions, but I nipped it in the bud. They’re also very sensible. So those who offer it to you won’t do it directly. That offer comes through somebody else. You somewhere get the idea that he’s not inclined to do this job,” said Anil without naming the party. He added, “If I do it, I have to do it very sincerely and genuinely. But I …

Anil Kapoor turned down offer to join a political party after Nayak’s release: ‘I didn’t want to treat it as a photo op’ | Bollywood News

Anil Kapoor turned down offer to join a political party after Nayak’s release: ‘I didn’t want to treat it as a photo op’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 15, 2026 11:27 AM IST One of the most defining films of Anil Kapoor‘s storied career would be S Shankar’s 2001 seminal political action film Nayak: The Real Hero, in which he played Shivaji Rao, a cameraperson with a news channel who takes on the gargantuan task of becoming the chief minister of Maharashtra for a limited time. At the recently held 12th edition of Expresso, Anil revealed that he underwent extensive workshops for the film and was approached by political parties following its release. During a conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor, Indian Express Hindi, Anil Kapoor said, “I’ve always been a student. I want to grow as an actor. So, I feel there’s always someone who knows more about acting than me.” He then revealed approaching his friend and veteran theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan for the same. “I thought of doing workshops for that film (Nayak) with him. So, I used to go to his office in Mahim and did many workshops and rehearsals. We haven’t done a play together …

EXCLUSIVE: Sukhwinder Singh recalls why Subhash Ghai rejected Slumdong Millionaire song Jai Ho, ’Jo dil se gaya wo…’

EXCLUSIVE: Sukhwinder Singh recalls why Subhash Ghai rejected Slumdong Millionaire song Jai Ho, ’Jo dil se gaya wo…’

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Sukhwinder Singh recently appeared in an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, where he recalled his journey in cinema. During the conversation, the veteran singer spoke about how Jai Ho song from Slumdog Millionaire was initially meant for a Subhash Ghai film. EXCLUSIVE: Sukhwinder Singh recalls his memories of being part of Jai Ho Speaking with Pinkvilla, Sukwinder Singh said, “Mere liye pride ki baat thi. Yeh gaana jo hai, humare liye bahut surprising gift tha. (For me, it was a matter of pride. This song was a very surprising gift for us.) The song was supposed to be recorded for another movie called Yaarana, for Subhash Ghai ji’s film.” “Unhone kaha, gaana bahut accha hai, behtar hai. It sounded very decent. Aur mera jo character hai, iss waqt main bahut tapori ho chuka hai… bahut malang. So then unhone AR ko kaha, Rahman ko kaha, ki aap dusra gaana banaiye yeh. Uss film ke gaane bhi Gulzar saab ne likhe the,” he added. (He said the song was very good, even better, it sounded very decent. …

THIS relative of Raj Kapoor once lived in a chawl and garage, rejected films, built a massive empire worth Rs…, is among India’s richest…, he is

THIS relative of Raj Kapoor once lived in a chawl and garage, rejected films, built a massive empire worth Rs…, is among India’s richest…, he is

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We are talking about an actor whose path began with difficulties, but over time, this actor emerged as a major star in the Bollywood industry. It is well-known that individuals attempting to succeed in the Bollywood industry face numerous challenges. To overcome these challenges, one must exert more effort, while their family should provide increased support. Today, we discuss an actor whose path began with challenges, yet over time, this actor grew into a significant star in the Bollywood film industry. Unexpectedly, this performer hailed from a lineage of actors, yet he still faced relentless challenges to achieve stardom. The actor in question, Anil Kapoor, was born in 1956. His father, Surinder Kapoor, worked as a film producer, and his mother was Nirmal Kapoor. Anil was the second among four siblings. Anil’s familial connections were firmly planted in Bollywood since his father was a relative of the iconic Raj Kapoor, and they both aspired to make a mark in the industry. Anil Kapoor has appeared in more than 100 films. He has received several …

Dev Patel spotted travelling with crew on Delhi-Agra Vande Bharat train, fan says he tried to hide his identity

Dev Patel spotted travelling with crew on Delhi-Agra Vande Bharat train, fan says he tried to hide his identity

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Updated on: Dec 06, 2025 12:56 pm IST British actor Dev Patel was spotted aboard a train from Delhi to Agra recently. The actor is in India filming his next. British actor Dev Patel is currently in India, apparently filming his upcoming directorial The Peasant, set in medieval India. A fan shared a picture of the actor with his crew, aboard a Vande Bharat train from Delhi to Agra. Interestingly, the fan claimed that Dev tried to hide his identity when approached. Dev Patel was spotted aboard a train from Delhi to Agra.(Reddit) Dev Patel spotted on a train to Agra On Friday, a social media user shared a picture of Dev on Reddit. “Saw Dev Patel and crew in Vande Bharat today,” read the title. The picture showed Dev, dressed in a white shirt with a blue jacket, standing next to a crew member aboard the train. “I was in the Vandebharat from Delhi to Agra today, I saw Dev Patel and crew,” the poster explained in the description of the picture. The poster …

Nushrrat Bharuccha says she wasn’t cast in Frieda Pinto’s role in Slumdog Millionaire because makers said she was ‘too pretty to play a slum girl’ | Bollywood News

Nushrrat Bharuccha says she wasn’t cast in Frieda Pinto’s role in Slumdog Millionaire because makers said she was ‘too pretty to play a slum girl’ | Bollywood News

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Nushrrat Bharuccha could’ve made her film debut with Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire in 2008. She auditioned for the female lead of Latika, a slum girl eventually played by Freida Pinto. However, Nushrrat didn’t bag the part because she was told by the makers that she’s “too pretty” to play a slum girl. “That’s so interesting. Look at the world we’re in. Just look at this field of films,” said Nushrrat. “When I was told this on the phone, I wasn’t understanding what it meant. But I said, ‘Okay,’ because they’re people working at a different level and their thought is very different. Maine kaha theek hai hoga bhai kuchh, kuchh toh socha hoga aapne (There must be something there, they must have thought of something). No problem, sure. But ya, it was a little difficult to hear ki ye kya hota hai, ye kya hai (what kind of a reason is that),” she added. In the interview with Bollywood Bubble, Nushrrat confessed that she understood the reasoning of the makers behind not casting her in …

Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire to get a sequel, LA company acquires film and TV rights | Hollywood

Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire to get a sequel, LA company acquires film and TV rights | Hollywood

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Nov 27, 2024 11:21 AM IST A newly launched production company called Bridge7 has acquired the rights to the film sequel and TV adaptation of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. A newly launched production company called Bridge7 has acquired the rights to the film sequel and TV adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, reported The Hollywood Reporter. (Also read: Trust, Danny Boyle’s new show is like a Slumdog Millionaire apology) Irrfan Khan and Dev Patel in a still from Slumdog Millionaire. The company, based in Los Angeles, is run by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman. The rights were acquired from Celador, the U.K.-based company that produced and financed the 2008 hit film in collaboration with Film4. About Slumdog Millionaire Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, featured Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in leading roles. The movie won eight Oscars, including Best Director and Best Picture. The story revolves around Jamal (Patel) and his brother Salim, two poor boys from Mumbai who meet a girl named Latika (Pinto). Anil Kapoor’s …

Sukhwinder Singh Refutes Ram Gopal Varma’s Claim That He Composed ‘Jai Ho’: ‘Shayad Unhe Kuch Galat…’

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Sukhwinder Singh refuted Ram Gopal Varma’s claims that he composed ‘Jai Ho’. Sukhwinder Singh broke silence on Ram Gopal Varma’s claims that he composed the Oscar-winning song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. Just days after filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma made the startling claim that the Oscar-winning song ‘Jai Ho’ was not composed by A.R. Rahman but by Sukhwinder Singh, the singer has vehemently denied this accusation. He asserts that the internationally acclaimed track was indeed the creation of the decorated composer Rahman. The song, which features in Danny Boyle’s 2008 film ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ captured worldwide attention when it won the Best Original Song at the Oscars. Sukhwinder, who lent his voice to the track penned by Gulzar, emphasized that while ‘Jai Ho’ was initially intended for Subash Ghai’s film ‘Yuvvraaj,’ it was definitely Rahman’s composition. Contrary to Varma’s statement in a Film Companion interview suggesting otherwise, Sukhwinder clarified in a discussion with Hindustan Times, “I have only sung it. Ram Gopal Varma ji koi chhoti hasti toh nahi hain, shayad unhe kuchh galat pata chala …

Did you know it was Sukhwinder Singh who composed AR Rahman’s Oscar-winning song Jai Ho | Bollywood

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AR Rahman may have gotten a Grammy Award for Jai Ho, the song from Danny Boyle’s 2008 British film Slumdog Millionaire, but it was singer Sukhwinder Singh who was behind the tune of the track. In an interview with Film Companion, Rahman’s former associate and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma spilled the beans on how Jai Ho came to be. (Also Read – When Taylor Swift said AR Rahman is a fantastic musician: ‘His music touches the soul’) Do you know Sukhwinder Singh composed Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire? Jai Ho initially composed for Yuvvraaj Ram Gopal Varma revealed that Jai Ho was initially composed for Subhash Ghai’s 2008 film Yuvvraaj, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. However, the veteran filmmaker decided that Jai Ho doesn’t fit into his film’s soundscape, so Rahman eventually used it for the Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, which released in the same year. While this is still a known fact, Ram Gopal Varma further revealed that Rahman actually got Sukhwinder to compose the tune of Jai Ho. Since Rahman was …