KATHMANDU, Feb 9: British movie Slumdog Millionaire enjoyed a stunning night at the British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday, winning seven prizes including best film, BBC reported.
In a good night for UK talent, Kate Winslet won best actress for The Reader. [break] She was also nominated for Revolutionary Road.
The late Heath Ledger was named best supporting actor for playing The Joker in Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight.
The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke took home the best actor trophy.
As he collected his award, he made the audience laugh by swearing during his acceptance speech.
He then dedicated his award to late actor Richard Harris, adding: "It´s such a pleasure to be back here, out of the darkness."
It is the second time Winslet has won a Bafta, having previously been named best supporting actress for Sense and Sensibility in 1995.
Her latest victory comes hot on the heels of a double win at January´s Golden Globes.
As she collected her Bafta, Winslet paid tribute to the late producers Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, who both worked on the film.
"You are much missed today, and you will be much missed for many years to come, and this is for you. Thank you. Thank you," she said.
She also thanked her friends and her parents, who were with her at the ceremony.
However, the actress said she could not look at them for fear of bursting into tears.
Penelope Cruz said she was "honoured and grateful" to be named best supporting actress for her role as Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Danny Boyle, who directed Slumdog Millionaire, was named best director.
On stage he told the audience he wanted to thank everyone who had helped put in an extension cable so his father could watch the show at home.
As he thanked his family on stage, his son stood up and shouted from the audience: "I love you, dad."
The rag-to-riches movie - largely set in the Indian city of Mumbai - is hotly tipped to win best picture at the Oscars.
The film, starring former Skins actor Dev Patel, also won awards for its editing, cinematography, music and sound.
Slumdog writer Simon Beaufoy was awarded the prize for best adapted screenplay, saying it was a "great privilege" to have won.
"I have two pretend Baftas at home, so it´s great to have a real one," he said.