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The latest on latest that goes air on the Oscar Winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" is the news report brought out by the 'News of the World' a British newspaper, about the child actor of the movie Rubina Ali. The news report says that the father of Rubina tried to sell his nine-year-old daughter for adoption in a bid to escape the Mumbai slums.

News of the World alleged that Rafiq Qureshi wanted 20 million rupees (400,000 dollars, 310,000 euros) for the girl, who played the young Latika in the British hit film set in India. "Slumdog Millionaire", a rags-to-riches tale of children from the slums of Mumbai, won eight Oscars in February, including the best picture Academy Award.

News of the World said its reporters posed as a wealthy family from Dubai, employing its regular "fake sheikh" sting tactic.

The weekly tabloid said a Mumbai informant told them that Qureshi was touting for the highest offer, having already been approached by a Middle Eastern family.

Rubina's father have told the media that he is much more concerned about the child's future since she has brought fortune to the family. It is reported that Rubina's father is ready to discuss about the adoption but would expect some proper compensation in return.

While the producers of Slumdog Millionaire have donated 500,000 pounds to a child development organization that works in the slums of Mumbai to support education and healthcare programs. It is after slamming them last month for not providing for the child actors in the movie.