Aravind Adiga dedicated the novel "The White Tiger" to Ramin Bahrani, the Iranian American director of the movie. Turns out the two have been close friends since college.
While the servant is being evaluated for his driving; Ashok's brother, The Mongoose, states that he will be offered 1500 rupees for a month and 2000 rupees beyond 2 months. In U.S. $, that is approximately $37 (events based in 2007) with a 33.4% raise to $48
The music that was turned up in the car after Ashok's brother, The Mongoose, left is Feel Good Inc.- Gorillaz
The Mitsubishi Pajero owned by the bosses suggests they are only mid level wealthy by Indian standards with the SUV costing around 5-10% of the value of other luxury cars like Mercedes, Maserati, Lamborghini & Range Rover.