Danny Boyle

About Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle (born 20 October, 1956) is an English director and film producer, best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later and Sunshine.

Quotes

1. “ They're learning English, and they sent me birthday cards. I started weeping when I opened them. ”

   In Boyle starts trust fund for Indian children - Hindu

2. “ Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ”

   In 'So far so good' for 'Slumdog' composer Rahman

3. “ I've got a lot of messages from Mumbai today. ”

   In Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

4. “ I had no idea that this film would trigger such a favourable reaction across America and Canada . ”

   In Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

5. “ The film is set in Mumbai but it has universal appeal. ”

   In Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

6. “ Mercedes don't want one of their cars driving around the slums in India, which they do because the gangsters drive them. ”

   In Boyle upset by Mercedes and Coca-Cola snubs - Hindu

7. “ I wanted to tell the story of the slum kid who hijacks the show... wanted to present the maximum society. Wanted to portray... to try to present Mumbai in all its colours. ”

   In 'Slumdog Millionaire' is subversive yet lovable tale - Hindu

8. “ Also, when you go in the slums you find they are not really like the places one would imagine in the West. ”

   In 'Slumdog Millionaire' is subversive yet lovable tale - Hindu

9. “ He was a bit nervous at first. It was his first English film, I suppose. His English is excellent. He also does a lot of research to give credence to his role and assures people. ”

   In 'Slumdog Millionaire' is subversive yet lovable tale - Hindu

10. “ The word slum in my film's title has not been used in quite the obvious way. Working in the so-called slum areas of Mumbai, I found it a fantastically organised place to go. The people were hugely generous. ”

    In I hope my film captures dignity of slum dwellers: Danny Boyle

Quotes about Danny Boyle

1. “ It takes an extraordinarily compassionate look at Mumbai. Nobody can accuse Danny Boyle of being patronising towards the city. In fact, the Indian films this year went beyond cultural paradigms. ”

   In Punjabi no barrier for 'Heaven On Earth': Deepa Mehta

2. “ The London Film Festival could hardly have ended in more rousing style. Its closing film, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, was one of a kind liable to send audiences happily skipping out into the cold London night. Yet on paper this British production, partly subtitled and with no stars known in the West, looked an unlikely prospect. ”

   In Slumdog Millionaire, smash hit at the London Film Festival - Press Trust of India

3. “ Four stars simply aren't enough for Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, which just may be the most entertaining movie I've ever labled a masterpiece in these pages. ”

   In Slumdog Millionaire soldout!

1. Mentioned In 142 Articles

2. T-Series launches music of Slumdog Millionaire - Business of Cinema

   Explore Article Businessofcinema.com (3 hours, 34 min ago)

   ...or Vijay Singh said, "Besides the fact that the film is directed by the talented Hollywood director Danny Boyle, it's a film which has great strength, amazing music and an equally talented star cast." Anil Kapoo... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   Cinema   India   Indian Express

3. SRK invited to Golden Globe Awards - IndiaGlitz

   Explore Article IndiaGlitz (3 hours, 49 min ago)

   ...st original score in 'Slumdog Millionaire'. I would love to watch him winning the awards'. Director Danny Boyle along with A.R. Rahman would be representing Slumdog Millionaire. Filmmaker Karan Johar too has bee... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   India   R. Rahman   Hollywood Foreign Press Association

4. Boyle starts trust fund for Indian children - Hindu

   Explore Article The Hindu (6 hours, 18 min ago)

   ... agoLondon (PTI): Like the rags-to-riches story of his film 'Slumdog Millionaire', British director Danny Boyle is trying his best to help slum children in Mumbai to overcome poverty by setting up a trust fund.... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   Salim   London   Mumbai

5. Famous music composer AR Rahman turns 43 - TopNews

   Explore Article Top News (14 hours, 47 min ago)

   Times Now.tvFamous music composer AR Rahman turns 43TopNews - 54 minutes agoRahman, who ihas beenalso honored by the title ’Mozart of Madras’, was born as AS Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1966 in Chennai. His birth name AS Dileep Kumar was turned to Allah Rakkha Rahman (AR Rahman) when his family in 1970 adoptsed Islamic religion ...AR Rahman turns 43 HinduHappy Birthday ARRahman! Galatta.comNDTV.com - StarBoxOffice.com - BehindWoods - Zee Newsall 32 news articles (Read Full Article)
   

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6. Unchained Melody - Indian Express

   Explore Article indianexpress.com (16 hours, 51 min ago)

   ...xpress - 58 minutes agoWhen you listen to the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire, you’ll know why Danny Boyle chose AR Rahman to compose the music for his film.'Slumdog' gets Best Picture nomination from US Gu... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   India   Jamal Malik   Ila Arun

7. Fox Star Studios to release Slumdog with 200 prints in India - Business of Cinema

   Explore Article Businessofcinema.com (18 hours, 35 min ago)

   ...usiness of Cinema - 41 minutes agoMUMBAI: Globally acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle will finally hit Indian theatres on 23 January. The film's distributors Fox Star Studios will relea... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   Irrfan Khan   Cinema   Best Picture

8. Slumdog Millionaire gets Best Picture nomination by Pga - Khabrein.info

   Explore Article Khabrein.info (20 hours, 3 min ago)

   ...one an approximate business of US$ 28 million. Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy. It is based on the book Q and A written by Indian author and diplomat... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   Loveleen Tandan   India   Telluride Film Festival

9. AR Rahman's 43rd birthday a low key affair - Hindu

   Explore Article The Hindu (23 hours, 55 min ago)

   ...an as he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score for his music in British director Danny Boyle's film "Slumdog Millionaire" besides many other achievements. "Slumdog Millionaire", however, is no... (Read Full Article)
   

   Comment on Article Mentions:   New Delhi   R. Rahman   Andrew Lloyd Webber

10. 'Slumdog' nominated for 'Best Picture' by US Guild - Indian Express

    Explore Article indianexpress.com (Jan 6 2009)

    ...rost/Nixon,' and political drama 'Milk' in the Best Picture category. Directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle 'Slumdog Millionaire' which bagged a lot of awards and nominations has become this year's Cinderell... (Read Full Article)
    

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11. Wishing A.R.Rahman a very Happy Birthday

    Explore Article Bollywood Online on BollywoodHungama (Jan 6 2009)

    ...like Jodhaa Akbar, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, Yuvvraaj and Ghajini. Most recently his compositions for Danny Boyle's internationally acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire has even fetched him the prestigious Golden Gl... (Read Full Article)
    

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Jodhaa Akbar   Bollywood Hungama News Network   Telugu

12. 'Slumdog' gets Best Picture nomination from US Guild - Hindu

    Explore Article The Hindu (Jan 6 2009)

    ...' gets Best Picture nomination from US GuildHindu - 2 hours agoWashington (IANS): British director Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" has earned a Best Picture nomination from the Producers Guild of America, ... (Read Full Article)
    

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13. Anil Kapoor's Hollywood debut is now Slumdog Crorepati - GlamSham

    Explore Article Bollywood Hindi Movie & Music (Jan 5 2009)

    ... film in Hindi", says an industry insider. CHECK OUT: Slumdog Millionaire Movie Preview Directed by Danny Boyle who has previously made acclaimed films like TRAINSPOTTING and THE BEACH, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE is al... (Read Full Article)
    

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Rahman   Mumbai   Golden Globe

14. Hollywood has tough competition to Bollywood in 2009

    Explore Article Yahoo! India News (Jan 4 2009)

    ... Angelina Jolie, releases along with Akshay Kumar's much-hyped 'Chandni Chowk To China'. On Jan 23, Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed and multiple award-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire' will hit the screens and wi... (Read Full Article)
    

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15. Best Foreign Films, 2008 - Rediff

    Explore Article Welcome to rediff.com India (Jan 2 2009)

    ...ng, suspenseful, and romantic, this is an old-fashioned story directed with a modern sensibility by Danny Boyle from a script by Simon Beaufoy. Briskly edited and embellished by a pulsating score (most of it by ... (Read Full Article)
    

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16. I sometimes feel like I'm the off-screen 'millionaire': Loveleen - Hindustan Times

    Explore Article Hindustan Times (Jan 1 2009)

    ...r, Loveleen Tandan, based in Delhi, recalls her experience in casting for the film and working with Danny Boyle.Frieda to be honoured at Palm Springs Times of IndiaSalaam Global Slumdog LivemintSan Marcos Daily ... (Read Full Article)
    

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