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Slumdog kid homeless
Have you always dreamt of having a role in a major Hollywood movie? Think it will bring you money and fame?
Think twice.
We learned this morning that Rubina Ali, the child-star of award winning movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, is now homeless after the Railway authorities razed her shanty in the Garib Nagar slum in Mumbai.
The event happened a few days after the other child-star of ‘Slumdog’, Azharuddin, lost his home in similar circumstances.
Forget the palaces and luxury residences of movie stars. These kids are now homeless, in the streets of the biggest city in India, struggling for survival.
Of course Rubina and Azharuddin are not the only kids in this situation – far from this. This was their life before ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ came about.
But there are still questions to be raised. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ was the movie of the year in 2008. The production won eight Oscars and brought more than 326 $ US million dollars in revenue.
With their smiles, their acting and their spontaneity, Rubina and Azharuddin contributed to this success. It would be normal they could share some of the benefits. Otherwise the conclusion is clear: these kids have been tricked.
So to Danny Boyle, director of ‘Slumdog’, and to Warner Independent Pictures, who produced the movie: what about a little sharing with people who should be considered part of your team? You opened the eyes of the world on the slums of India; what about getting up and doing something about it now? What about helping your own staff a little?
Contributed by PHILIPPE MERCURE
