The nominees for the 81st academy awards were announced on january 22 2009 at 5 38 p m.
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The curious case of benjamin button received the most nominations with thirteen the ninth film to garner that many nominations.
His parents originally from nairobi kenya are both of gujarati indian descent.
Dev patel was born in harrow london to anita a caregiver and raj patel who works in it.
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Highlights from the 81st academy awards hit british film slumdog millionaire has won the top prize at the academy awards winning eight oscars including best director and best picture.
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In a great night for britain kate winslet won the best actress oscar for the reader finally clinching the award on her sixth nomination.
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Best achievement in directing.