Slumdog Millionaire is an exhilarating modern-day fairytale following two brothers as they struggle to survive on the streets of Mumbai. As one brother is seduced into a life of crime, the other defies all odds and embarks on a once in a lifetime opportunity that captures the heart of a nation. The rapturously romantic film was released in 2008 and the following year won two Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Score for Rahman, and Best Song for “Jai Ho” written by Rahman with lyrics by Gulzar.
Tony Award®-winning producer Ken Davenport announced that he has secured the rights to develop the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire into a new musical which will feature songs from the film including “Jai Ho” and new songs by Indian film industry icon A.R. Rahman who won two Oscars for his work on the 2008 film.