Young Slumdog Millionaire stars land new movie roles

The young stars of the Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire are to continue their acting career in another film.

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Azharuddin Ismail, 10, and Rubina Ali,9, will star in “Lord Owen's Lady” and will be shot in India and Wales.

The youngsters grew up in a Mumbai slum along the city's railway tracks. The pair were picked for Slumdog by British director Danny Boyle.

The new film could also star Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins who is reportedly keen on the project.

This film has come as good news for Azhar who recently lost his father

Azhar's mother, Shamim Ismail, told BBC News “This film has come as good news for Azhar who recently lost his father.”

Rubina said that she would love to do the film if her parents approved. “I had a good time acting in the previous film. I would like to act in this new film also,” she said.

Her father, Rafique Uureshi, said the family would support her in every way.

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