The government of India said it will give the two impoverished child stars of Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire new homes, according to an Associated Press story on NYTimes.com. Rubina Ali, 9, who played the youngest Latika in the movie, and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 10, who played the littlest Salim, both lost their shanty homes earlier this month when Indian authorities demolished parts of the Mumbai slum they lived in.
"Slumdog Millionaire has won Oscar recognition," said an Indian government official. "We thought this would be a proper thing to honor these children acting in the film. It would be a good gesture on the part of the government." Apparently, the forthcoming homes — which are government apartments on the northern outskirts of Mumbai — will be available to the two children in the next day or two. Slumdog Millionaire filmmakers have also promised the stars new apartments, via a trust that was set up in their names.
This is excellent news — thanks for the link to the AP article.
It’s about damn time.
So. Lucky for these little “famous” kids. But what about all the other regular ol’ poor people whose homes were, no doubt, also demolished by the authorities?? Nice, India, real nice.
I am sure this is great news – until that little girls dad decides it’s not a nice enough place for him to rest his head and throws another tantrum.
James: That’s exactly what I was thinking. How long will it take before we hear from the dad again complaining about it not being enough?or he can’t afford it?
Now..that is a relief indeed.I just want both of the child to be an icon to all the childrens through out the world..This is the way to built human in humans..thanks to everybody who played their role on this..
i dnt knw about you guys but i for one was and will always be touched by the movie these blessed children acted.it gave me hope,for what i havent seen in life.And for these kids,thank you to the government.may God bless you.And to the director,we need more from you mt dear.Everything inthis movie is real life.brings tears of joy and hope to us,esp me.Thank you indeed,iam waiting for more movies like this,oh its a sweet touching movie,thanks,to all actors and the government for what they have done for the wonderful children.God bless India……….Amen