"What does it take to find a lost love?"
Slumdog Millionaire - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
It is written.
— Jamal Malik / Title Card
Context:
Appears as the answer to the multiple-choice question at the very beginning of the film and is spoken by Jamal at the end.
Meaning:
This is the film's definitive statement on destiny. It asserts that Jamal's victory was not luck, but a preordained conclusion to his life's journey.
I will wait for you. At the train station. Every day at 5.
— Jamal Malik
Context:
Spoken to Latika when they are briefly reunited, setting up the location for the film's climax.
Meaning:
Demonstrates Jamal's unconditional commitment and the simplicity of his desire. He doesn't want wealth; he just wants connection.
When somebody asks me a question, I tell them the answer.
— Jamal Malik
Context:
During the intense police interrogation when the inspector asks how he knows the answers.
Meaning:
Highlights Jamal's innocence and honesty. He is baffled by the accusations of cheating because, to him, the truth is simple and self-evident.
You wanted to see the real India? Here it is.
— Salim Malik
Context:
Salim says this while they are stripping parts from a car, showing the harsh survivalist nature of their existence.
Meaning:
A cynical commentary on poverty tourism and the brutal reality of their lives compared to the romanticized view of tourists.