Slumdog Crorepati is the gripping story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who finds himself one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India’s Kaun Banega Crorepati. When the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating, unable to believe a street kid could know so much. Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal recounts his life story—growing up in the slums with his brother, their adventures, encounters with local gangs, and his love for Latika. Each chapter reveals how he learned the answers to the show’s questions, leading to one final, life-changing question. This Bollywood 2009 film is a tale of destiny, love, and survival.