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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Q&a

Book • 2009

Q & A tells the story of Ram Mohammad Thomas, a young orphan who wins India's biggest quiz show, 'Who Will Win a Billion?

' Despite his victory, he is arrested and accused of cheating.

Through a series of flashbacks, Ram explains to his lawyer how various experiences in his life provided him with the answers to the quiz show questions.

The novel explores themes of destiny, luck, and personal dedication, set against the backdrop of modern India with its complexities of poverty, corruption, and resilience.

Mentioned by

Nicholas Gordon

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Debbie Millman

as

Adrian Tomine

's latest book, a collection of questions and answers from his readers.

Mentioned by

Yascha Mounk

as the basis for the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”, providing insights into the lives of underprivileged people.

You Just Won't Understand!

Mentioned by

Ayeesha Menon

as the source material for the podcast's first season, "Q&A".

1.1 Q&A "5,000 Rupees..."

Mencionado como la novela en la que se basa el guion de la película Slumdog Millionaire.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Mentioned by

Nicholas Gordon

as the author's debut novel, adapted into the film Slumdog Millionaire.

Vikas Swarup, "The Girl with the Seven Lives" (Simon & Schuster India, 2024)

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