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Indian actor Irrfan Khan is shown wearing a dark tuxedo with a crowd in the background.

Actor Irrfan Khan, star of ‘Life of Pi, ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ dies at 53

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Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor who brought versatility and style to recent hit films and had roles in Hollywood movies such as “Life of Pi” and “The Namesake” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” died on Wednesday, aged 53.

“Slumdog Millionaire” soundtrack composer

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Oscar Nominees announced

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The story of “Slumdog Millionaire”

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Oscar surprises

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Director Danny Boyle talks mind over matter in ‘127 Hours’

Arts, Culture & Media

In the film “127 Hours”, director Danny Boyle uses his unconventional style to tell the story of Aron Ralston, the hiker who amputated his arm to save his life.

India’s Real ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is Spending His Money Wisely

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Last year, India had a real Slumdog Millionaire. 28-year-old Sushil Kumar won a million dollars on India’s version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. But he still lives in a small house with ten other family members and is spending his money wisely.

Indian Computer Operator Hits Jackpot

Lifestyle & Belief

We’re looking for the world’s newest millionaire for the Geo Quiz: An economically backward state in eastern India might not be the first place you’d look for a new millionaire.

‘Miral’: Love and War in Palestine

Today a new film called “Miral” opens with a limited release. Directed by Julian Schnabel, it stars Freida Pinto of “Slumdog Millionaire” fame.  “Miral” follows the story of Palestinian girl raised in an orphanage in Jerusalem. As Miral reaches adulthood, she encounters Palestinian refugees and finds herself torn between the conservative ways of her upbringing and […]

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Danny Boyle on ‘127 hours’

Arts, Culture & Media

The film stars James Franco as Aron Ralston, a real outdoorsman whose arm was trapped under a boulder for 127 hours in a Utah canyon. Danny Boyle talks with us about his new film, which is in limited release today.