Originally from Mumbai , some have criticized Pinto for neglecting Bollywood , but she argues that her two films set in India portray her native country as well as any . ` Frieda Pinto 's first film was the Oscar-winning `` Slumdog Millionaire '' in which she played a young girl who is forced to leave her home and family for Mumbai. Pinto says the film industry needs more female writers and directors . Actress sees a future working behind the camera .
Frieda Pinto 's first film was the Oscar-winning `` Slumdog Millionaire '' in which she played a young girl who is forced to leave her home and family for Mumbai. Pinto says the film industry needs more female writers and directors . Actress sees a future working behind the camera .