City authorities tearing down part of a Mumbai slum have demolished the shanty of another ``Slumdog Millionaire' child star. Munni Qureshi, the stepmother of 9-year-old Rubina Ali, who played a young version of the film's heroine, Latika, in the Oscar-winning film, says her husband was beaten by police who were supervising the demolition.
She said he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The movie won eight Oscars and brought in more than US $326 million. ``Slumdog' filmmakers say they have helped the youngsters. They have set up a trust to ensure the children get proper homes, a decent education and funds when they finish high school. They have also donated US $747,500 to a charity to help slum kids in Mumbai.
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