'Slumdog Millionaire' Sued By Slum Dweller For Insulting The Poor

Indian slum dweller, Tapeshwar Vishwakarma, has sued a few Indians associated with the film "Slumdog Millionaire," alleging that it offends his peers. The Times Online reports:

"Vishwakarma requested the court to protect the honour and respect of millions of slum dwellers across India," his lawyer Shruti Singh told the Indo Asian News Service.

"What hurt him was that even Indians associated with the film [did not object to being called] slumdogs," Ms Singh said.

Read more about Slumdog Millionaire here.In this article, "Slumdog Millionaire" Readies For Indian Release, With Mumbai As Star, the film's writer explains:

"I never thought I was writing a film about poverty," said Simon Beaufoy, who wrote the film's screenplay based on a novel by Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup. "Really, genuinely in my heart, I was writing a film about a people with a massive spirit and a determination to overcome terrible troubles."

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Slumdog Millionaire at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards.