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Saroo Brierley

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Saroo Brierley
Saroo Brierley (born 1981) is an Indian-born Australian businessman who was separated from his birth mother and found her after a separation of 25 years. His story generated significant international media attention, especially in Australia and in India. Brierley has written a book about his experiences, A Long Way Home. A film, Lion, is scheduled for release in 2016 and will star Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel based on his book.
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Rooney Mara and Dev Patel in Lion (2016)
    Lion
    8.0
    • Writer
    • 2016
    Live from E! (1995)
    Live from E!
    3.6
    TV Series
    • Self - Author
    60 Minutes (1968)
    60 Minutes
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Self - Author, A Long Way Home (segment "Lost")(archive footage)
    Anh Do in Anh's Brush with Fame (2016)
    Anh's Brush with Fame
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Author

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    • Rooney Mara and Dev Patel in Lion (2016)
      Lion
      8.0
      • adapted from the book "A Long Way Home" by
      • 2016

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    • Born
      • 1981
      • Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India
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      • 1 Biographical Movie

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      His pseudonym is a mispronunciation of his given birth name, Sheru, a diminutive of the Hindi word for "lion". When this is revealed just before the closing credits of the biographical movie Lion (2016), it marks the first appearance of the title in the movie, despite it having opening credits.

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    • When was Saroo Brierley born?
      1981
    • Where was Saroo Brierley born?
      Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India
    • What is Saroo Brierley's birth name?
      Sheru Munshi Khan
    • What is Saroo Brierley known for?
      60 Minutes, Lion, E! Live from the Red Carpet, and Anh's Brush with Fame
    • How many award nominations has Saroo Brierley received?
      1 nomination

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