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Submitted by admin on Mon, 2009-04-20 07:55
The father of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ child star Rubina Ali was allegedly caught trying to sell the 9-year-old. According to reports, Rafiq Quershi attempted to sell his daughter for roughly $300,000 to undercover News of the World reporters, who were posing as a wealthy Middle Eastern family.
“I have to consider what’s best for me, my family and Rubina’s future,” Quershi told the reporters.
He also claimed Ali “got nothing” out of starring in the Oscar-winning film although director Danny Boyle has purchased apartments for Ali, her fellow child star Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail and their families. Trust funds were also set up for their education.
Ali shot to fame after playing the younger version of Freida Pinto, who starred as Latika, the childhood sweetheart of Who Wants to be a Millionaire winner Jamal (played by Dev Patel).
UPDATE: Police have since arrested the father after a complaint was lodged by his ex-wife. She said she was informed about his plan by her oldest daughter , but didn’t think Rafiq would go through with it.
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