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MUMBAI: Its celebration
time yet again for team 'Slumdog Millionaire.' PIX-the premium English movie channel
from Multi Screen Media Pvt Ltd on the occasion of the prestigious BAFTA 2009,
conveys its heartiest congratulations to the entire cast and crew of 'Slumdog
Millionaire' for their 7 BAFTAs which includes awards for:  1.
BEST FILM - Slumdog Millionaire
2. BEST DIRECTOR - Danny Boyle
3. BEST ADAPTED
SCREENPLAY - Simon Beaufoy
4. BEST MUSIC - A.R. Rahman
5. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Anthony Dod Mantle
6. BEST EDITING - Chris Dickens
7. BEST SOUND - Glenn
Freemantle, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pryke, Tom Sayers, Ian Tapp
The
film received the highest number of awards at the BAFTA Awards 2009 after bagging
11 nominations, a BAFTA record. The
wins are of greater significance for the channel as the mega BAFTA winner 'Slumdog
Millionaire' will air exclusively on PIX this summer. The channel has bought the
rights through a recently concluded license deal with FOX STAR INDIA.
Apart
from 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' took home 3
awards of the tech variety and the remaining titles took home one award each.
'Man on Wire' was awarded Outstanding British Film. Acting awards went to Kate
Winslet (Lead, The Reader), Penélope Cruz (Supporting, Vicky Cristina Barcelona),
Mickey Rourke (Lead, The Wrestler) and Heath Ledger (Supporting, The Dark Knight).
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Sunder Aaron, Business Head, PIX, said, "It is fantastic
to see this film we all love, making such a big impact around the world. We are
all rooting for its continued success and are proud to have 'Slumdog Millionaire"
exclusively on PIX later this year" | 