April 20 2009 16:10 PST
Rubina Ali is back in the spotlight. After appearing as young Latika in the Oscar winning film "Slumdog
Millionaire," the child actress is in the middle of some family issues. "News of the World," an
organization known in the journalism world for setting up stings claims to have set one up with
Rubina Ali's father, Rafiq Qureshi. According to "News of the World" the sting was set up in which
journalist acted like a wealthy Middle Eastern family wanting to adopt Rubina for a sum. The price for
nine year old Rubina Ali was set at around $300,000.
According to Rafiq Qureshi "We've got nothing out of this film." However Danny Boyle and producer
Christian Colson has set up a trust that will aid in Rubina's education. Along with that, the young actress
will also get proper housing and help in dealing with media attention. In fact, sound engineer Rasul
Pookutty for "Slumdog Millionaire" has given Rubina Ali and co-star Azharuddin Ismail each a luxury
apartment in Kerala, South India.
But the luxury apartment isn't finished, and even if it was, Rafiq Qureshi wouldn't have moved. He
cites that Mumbai is his childhood home and has no intention of leaving it. At the hotel where the sting
went down, Rubina and her uncle Rajan More were also present along with father Rafiq. Recent
reports however have Rafiq Qureshi denying the reports. "This is just an attempt to malign her name.
After all she has become world famous now, hasn't she?" says Qureshi. As of now police are
investigating into whether the reports are true.
So Desi Hits! Readers, what do you think about the shocking allegations? Think there's any truth
behind the whole set up or is this just a media stunt by "News of the World." If it is true, do you think
Rubina Ali would be better off with another family? Let us know here at Desi Hits!
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