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Freida Pinto talks about Slumdog Millionaire
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Slumdog
Millionaire
is
a
Hollywood
comedy
that
revolves
around
the
concept
of
a
reality
show
and
how
a
contestant
uses
this
medium
to
contact
a
girl.
I
play
the
role
of
this
18-year-old
feisty
girl,
Latika
who
is
orphaned
during
childhood
and
finds
a
new
family
with
two
brothers
Jamal
and
Salim.
Together
they
become
the
3
musketeers
and
start
on
life's
beautiful
and
ugly
journey!!
Somehow
her
life
takes
an
uncertain
and
dangerous
diversion
and
from
then
on
her
ultimate
quest
in
life
is
to
reunite
herself
with
the
one
she
truly
loves.
Casting
coup
The
casting
director
and
co-director
of
Slumdog
Millionaire,
Loveleen
Tandon,
called
me
for
an
audition.
This
was
followed
by
rigorous
months
of
screen-
testing
with
Danny
Boyle
the
old-school
way.
It
was
only
after
the
entire
process,
which
was
fun
yet
gruelling,
that
I
got
finalised
as
Latika.
Stepping
stone
Right
from
school,
I
have
been
actively
taking
part
in
all
dramatic
events.
I
modelled
for
a
good
two-and-a-half
years
and
after
I
bagged
the
role
I
learnt
most
of
what
was
required
from
Danny
Boyle
himself!!
Post
the
film
shoot
I
was
really
keen
on
joining
a
film
school
for
the
experience!
So
I
attended
the
3-month
acting
workshop
of
none
other
than
acting
guru
Barry
John!
First
shot
My
first
shot
was
at
Dariya
Mahal
in
Versova!
It
was
way
back
in
November
2007.
I
was
so
nervous
that
I
couldn't
sleep
all
night
because
of
the
anticipation.
I
wont
reveal
the
scene
but
I
can
tell
you
that
it
was
pretty
intense
and
though.
I
had
just
three
or
four
lines
on
that
day
but
I
was
worried
I
would
forget
those
as
well!!
However
Danny
warmed
me
up
to
the
scene
with
rehearsals
and
some
solid
director-actor
chat.
From
then
on
it
was
smooth
sailing.
Stumbling
block
In
terms
of
acting
in
Danny
Boyle's
film
the
only
challenge
I
faced
was
to
tone
down
exaggerations!
Indians
are
so
wonderfully
expressive
but
it
doesn't
always
work
for
the
camera.
Besides
that,
where
I
stand
today
is
because
of
my
family's
constant
support
and
encouragement.
Lessons
learnt
This
industry
is
for
fighters
and
those
who
do
not
give
up!
It
is
very
important
to
believe
in
yourself.
Even
when
a
hundred
people
rejected
me,
I
did
not
lose
hope
and
finally
one
of
the
biggest
directors
of
all
times
believed
in
me!
Also
working
in
this
film
has
taught
me
a
lot,
not
just
in
terms
of
acting
but
also
about
myself,
which
is
an
integral
part
of
being
a
good
actor!
Matinee
idol
I
definitely
respect
a
lot
of
actors
in
our
Indian
film
industry
and
would
love
to
work
with
them
someday!
Tabu
is
my
favourite.
I
also
admire
Konkona
Sen
Sharma's
body
of
work!
I
think
she's
one
actor
who
can
hold
her
own
and
can
tackle
anything
thrown
at
her.
Madhuri
Dixit
is
the
true
symbol
of
versatility.
Smita
Patil
and
Shabana
Azmi
are
fantastic
too.
Among
the
Hollywood
female
actors,
Meryl
Streep
tops
my
list!
Among
the
male
actors
without
a
doubt
it
is
Aamir
Khan!
Internationally
Johnny
Depp
is
versatile
and
Jack
Nicholson
is
my
ultimate
favourite!
Future
projects
As
of
now
I
am
completely
tied
up
with
the
press
work
for
Slumdog
Millionaire!
But
I
hope
to
pick
up
work
soon!
