Leave the young stars of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE alone-Danny Boyle

Director DANNY BOYLE has pleaded with the press to leave the young stars of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE alone – because the constant attention is ruining their lives.

The Oscar winning movie’s child actors, Azharuddin Ismail, 10 and 9 year old Rubina Ali, were brought into the limelight following the global success of slumdog millionaire, which has grossed $353 million  at the worldwide box office.
But both kids have been hit by scandal and tragedy since they became famous.
Ali’s father was trapped by Indian police over allegations he attempted to sell his young daughter for $300,000 , although he has been given a clean chit in this case.
And Ismail’s dad was forced to apologise to the world’s press after he was seen beating his son just days after the film’s Oscar glory in February (09).
Boyle is convinced their sudden fame is responsible for the incidents – and he has begged the media to leave the pair in peace.

Both families were also forced out of their homes in Mumbai, India last month (May09) when local authorities ran bulldozer over the city’s slums – before Boyle stepped in to buy new apartments for the young stars and their relatives.
And the director is dedicated to building a happy future for Ismail and Ali – away from the sharp  eyes of the press.
He adds, “They are really wonderful kids who have been brought up in very difficult circumstances. It has obviously been a very difficult period, but the best possible benefit that this film could ever give them is an education and we are very, very proud that they are making progress and have passed all their exams.
“BOth the kids will be in theirnew  houses soon. I certainly hope this is last time I have to speak to the media about Azhar and Rubina in this context.”

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