The Slumdogs Blog

Slumdog Millionaire trust 'Jai Ho' has come out to the rescue of the film's child stars Rubina Ali and others by hiring a social worker to look after her.

The Jai Ho Trust was established with financial support from the filmmakers to ensure the welfare of the movie's child stars, including Rubina and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail. The trust has offered to help by hiring a trained social worker to look after the welfare of Rubina - amid allegations that the nine-year-old girl's father Rafiq tried to sell her for 2,00,000 pounds. However, Rafiq has denied the claims.

The Usnagazine have quoted saying the Director Danny Boyle and Producer, Christain Colson that they will remain commited to working the trust and the family to secure Rubina's long-term best interests. The trust will support Rubina, her parents and responsible authorities to ensure, the rights and interests of Rubina are protected. The trust is keeping regular contacts with Rubina and family and has now hired an experienced social worker to assist in her and Azharuddin's welfare activities. 

The independent trust was set up to ensure that the family of the child stars receive suitable accommodations and a fixed sum of money each month for living expenses. It also covers the education costs for Rubina and her siblings and provides her with a lump sum of money after she turns 18 years old.

Read more article