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Bid for the Collector's DVD of Slumdog Millionaire autographed by Danny Boyle and Anil Kapoor on eBay India
All proceeds go to Plan India towards a Mumbai slum project
Mumbai, June 30, 2009

Mumbai , June 30 , 2009 : eBay India ( www.ebay.in ) & Plan India presents you with a unique opportunity of being the proud owner of a Collector's Copy of the DVD of the biggest blockbuster of the year & winner of 8 Oscars- Slumdog Millionaire . This exclusive copy is autographed by none other than the British filmmaker Danny Boyle and actor Anil Kapoo r . The charity auction is live on eBay India and the bidding starts at Rs. 501/- from June 29 , 2009 till July 6 , 2009. For the ardent collectors , there is also a fixed price , Buy It Now option of Rs. 20 , 000. All the proceeds will be donated to Plan India's Mumbai Slum project.

On the occasion Mr. Danny Boyle , Producer , Slumdog Millionaire said , " After the global success and recognition of 'Slumdog Millionaire' we knew we could do something to help change the future for children in the slum communities where we filmed. From the proceeds of the film , we've made a significant donation to fund a 5 year project by Plan to improve water and sanitation , healthcare , housing and education for thousands of children and their families. We ask you to join us in supporting this project by making a donation so that these communities can work with Plan improve the lives of even more children. It will make you feel like a millionaire inside!."

  Ms.  Deepa Thomas , Senior Manager - Pop Culture , eBay India , said , " eBay India is the destination for collectors to find unique products related to popular and award winning cinema. The Slumdog Millionaire Collector's DVD presents a unique opportunity for movie buffs to get the piece of their favorite movie and add to your personal collection."

For those who missed out on the autographed copy of the Slumdog Millionaire Book autographed by Dev Patel and Freida Pinto , this charity auction presents a great opportunity to collect the movie memorabilia of this award winning movie set mainly in the commercial capital city Mumbai.

So , log onto www.ebay.in to add a personally autographed DVD by your favorite star to your shelf.

About Plan :

Plan India is a child-centered development organization that aims to promote Child Rights and improve the quality of life of vulnerable children. Plan India is a part of Plan , active in 68 countries. In India , Plan works in 13 states and has directly impacted lives of over a million children and their families since 1979 and empowered them to realize their potential.

Our child centered community development interventions focus on Child Protection and Child Participation , Children in Difficult Circumstances , Education , HIV / AIDS , Early Childhood Care and Development , Water and Environment Sanitation , Disaster Preparedness , Household Economic and Social Security and Community Governance. The basis of Plan's work lies in its commitment to the principle of equality and rights , developing the capacity of civil society to enable them to meet their needs and replicating successful models that have worked. You can find more about Plan by visiting their website at www.planindia.org

About eBay India

eBay India ( www.eBay.in ) , India's leading online marketplace , is India's biggest online trading community where anyone can sell or buy almost anything. eBay India is a trading platform offering auctions , fixed price and classifieds modes of person-to-person trading. There is a wide range of products listed on eBay India in an array of categories including Apparel & Accessories , Books & Magazines , Cameras & Optics , Cars & Bikes , Coins & Stamps , Computers & Peripherals , Consumer Electronics , Fitness & Sports , Health & Beauty , Hobbies & Collectibles , Home , Decor & Furnishings , Jewellery , Kitchen & Home Appliances. Mobiles & Accessories , Movies & Music , Musical Instruments , Services & Real Estate , Tools & Hardware , Toys , Games & Baby , Travel , Tickets & Vouchers , Video & Computer Games , Watches and Everything Else. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay Inc.

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