Topic > Slumdog Millionaire: Indian Social Classes and Love for…

Slumdog Millionaire is an action-packed film that depicts the journey of an Indian orphan in search of his lost love and to conquer the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be millionaire" '. Jamal Malik and his brother Salim grew up in the slums of Mumbai. After their mother was killed, Jamal and Salim met Latika. Over the course of many journeys and hardships, Jamal separates from the two people left in his life. Director Danny Boyle effectively demonstrates the dissent between Indian social classes through the injustices suffered against the people, the struggle for economic gain and Jamal's indifference to the money he earns in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". Class violence by police and gang members against the poor classes becomes increasingly widespread. Exploring Jamal Malik's childhood, viewers encounter vivid and surprising realities of life in the slums of Mumbai. As clashes erupt between Hindus and Muslims, police neglect to respond to a man on fire before their eyes. The inaction of policemen during a crisis burns the hearts of viewers with the discrimination of India's social structure. Furthermore, the police officers commit heinous crimes against the hero, Jamal, when they interrogate him. They torture him in various ways, such as electric current, waterboarding, etc. because, "What the hell can a slum dog know?" (Slum millionaire). Boyle actually includes the disdainful prejudices displayed against the lower class. Boyle also includes scenes in which both residents and police are subjected to gangster corruption. Several times throughout the film, gangsters possess the hearts, minds and souls of the characters. Inhabitants and therefore...... middle of paper ...... million rupees, Jamal goes to the train station and waits, solemnly and hopefully, for Latika's arrival, focusing exclusively on her rather than the money which he has just acquired. Jamal's devotion and devotion to Latika highlights his indifference to money and effectively conveys a Marxist perspective. Boyle uses Jamal's participation in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" to diminish his viewers' dedication to money. Boyle demonstrates injustices about India's corrupt social structure and capitalist struggles throughout Slumdog Millionaire. It highlights how the rich oppress the poor and the poor have no opportunity to succeed. Boyle also exploits Jamal's indifference towards money to share the same ideals among his viewers. Boyle weaves the evils of social class and the dangers of money into a compelling story to effectively share a Marxist perspective with his viewers.