It seems that Danny Boyle of 'The Beach' Fame is here in India, talent scouting for a while for his new film 'Slumdog Millionaire.' The film is being produced by Celador, who also produced the American show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' The format, as we all know, was replicated in the Indian version of the hugely popular 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.

It seems that Boyle was very keen to sign on Shah Rukh Khan, who played host on KBC for a short while, as the anchor for a quiz show in the movie. But it seems that SRK has turned him down, According to sources, Boyle has finally zeroed in on Anil Kapoor to play the role. The actor, whose performance in Welcome was appreciated, has about five big films in his kitty at the moment which includes films like Race, Tashan, Yuvraj, Black And White. Irrfan Khan is the other Indian actor who will be acting in Slumdog Millionaire. The film will be short in parts of India and the US from next week. Anil seems set for a long second innings.