Slumdog's Rubina to be homeless soonOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Rubina Ali, who played the young Latika in Danny Boyle's Oscar winning flick Slumdog Millionaire, may soon be homeless. It is because of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai's plans to bulldoze her slum and build a new township over it.he shanty of the nine-year-old Rubina was earlier razed to the ground in May, only to be restored on popular demand later.
'iZulu Lami' is South Africa's answer to Slumdog MillionaireJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A film starring kids from the townships of South Africa has been touted as the country's 'Slumdog Millionaire'. 'iZulu Lami', which means My Secret Sky, is the story of Thembi, 10, and her eight-year-old brother Kwezi, who are left alone in their rural homestead after their mother's demise.
'Slumdog Millionaire' child star Azharuddin Ismail finally gets new homeJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Azharuddin Ismail has finally moved into his new home, after his shanty was demolished by Mumbai authorities. Ismail, who played the role of young Salim in the Oscar-winning film, was left homeless after his shanty was demolished by officials for being illegal.
Rahman, Danny Boyle invited to become Oscar votersJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited India's music maestro A.R. Rahman and four other Oscar winners associated with the Academy award sweeper "Slumdog Millionaire" to join its roster of voting members.
Lindsay Lohan's mum blasts media for fuelling privacy invasionJune 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lindsay Lohan's mother has blamed the constant media focus on her daughter for triggering a string of attacks on her privacy. Dina Lohan is angry after the 'Mean Girls' star's cell phone number was reportedly posted online last month.
Slumdog Millionaire kids escape slum fireJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - 'Slumdog Millionaire' child stars Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Ali narrowly escaped a massive fire that destroyed a section of their Mumbai slum. More than 200 slum homes were gutted and 15 people injured in the blaze, which started at 4am local time on Thursday.
Jolie, Pitt compete in 2009 Teen Choice AwardsJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are up against each other in the category of "Choice Celebrity Activist" at 2009 Teen Choice Awards. The duo has also picked up nominations in "Choice Movie Actress: Drama" for Changeling and "Choice Movie Star: Drama for Curious Case of Benjamin Button, reports Us magazine.
Slumdog director Danny Boyle 'to make another film in Mumbai'June 3rd, 2009 LONDON - After gathering much appreciation and Oscars following the success of Slumdog Millionaire, director Danny Boyle is set to return to Mumbai for another film, it has emerged. According to reports, Boyle has acquired film rights to another book set in the vast shantytowns of the city.
Dev Patel still uses public transport to commuteJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Despite rising to international stardom, Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel prefers to live a low-key life and travels by public transport. The 18-year-old's performance in the Oscar wining film has earned him a host of honours - including a British Independent Film Award, a Chicago Film Critics Association Award, and two Black Reel Awards for Best Actor and Best Breakthrough Performance.
Danny Boyle urges media to leave 'Slumdog' stars aloneJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - 'Slumdog Millionaire' director Danny Boyle has urged media to stop disrupting the lives of the two young Indian stars of his Oscar-winning movie. Azharuddin Ismail, 10, and Rubina Ali, nine, live in the slum area of Mumbai.
'Twilight,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' vie for six MTV Movie Awards apiece, including best filmJune 1st, 2009 'Twilight,' 'Slumdog' vie for MTV Movie AwardsLOS ANGELES — Teenage vampires and orphans of many ages are squaring off at the MTV Movie Awards: "Twilight" and "Slumdog Millionaire" are both up for six awards Sunday, including best movie and best kiss, at the ceremony honoring the best in film from the past year as voted on by viewers. Other best movie contenders at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., are "The Dark Knight," ''Iron Man," and "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."
Up for best kiss are the lip-locks of Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy in "Wanted"; Freida Pinto and Dev Patel in "Slumdog Millionaire"; James Franco and Sean Penn in "Milk"; Paul Rudd and Thomas Lennon in "I Love You, Man"; and Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron in "High School Musical 3."
The ceremony will be hosted by Andy Samberg and feature musical performances from Kings of Leon and Eminem.
Danny Boyle buys new home for homeless Azharuddin IsmailMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has come to the rescue of childstars Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Ali after they were left homeless following a slum clearing drive by Mumbai authorities. Boyle has bought a new home for Ismail, who played young Salim in the Oscar winning film, and is planning to do the same for Rubina.
Danny Boyle comes to homeless Slumdog stars' 'rescue'May 27th, 2009 LONDON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is flying to India to rescue child stars Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, it has emerged. Both the child stars' were rendered homeless after Mumbai authorities torn down their shanties following a slum clearance drive.
Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto she was too young to be at OscarsMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Freida Pinto has revealed that Mickey Rourke advised her to go home to bed when they met at this year's Oscars. The 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress said that the 'Wrestler' star approached her at the prestigious awards ceremony in February - during which her film won eight of the prestigious accolades - and asked her to go home, insisting she was too young to attend the function.
'Twilight,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' lead MTV Movie Award nomineesMay 4th, 2009 'Twilight,' 'Slumdog' lead MTV award nomineesNEW YORK — It's "Twilight" versus "Slumdog Millionaire" at this year's MTV Movie Awards. The vampire blockbuster took the lead with seven nominations and the Oscar-winning Indian romance received six, MTV announced Monday.
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