Slumgirl Dreaming

My Journey to the Stars

Rubina Ali

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Bantam Children
29 July 2013

Television & film (Children's&YA)

A real-life fairytale from the slums to the stars. In her own words, this is the true story of Rubina Ali, nine-year-old heroine of the hit film Slumdog Millionaire.

Rubina Ali doesn't know when her birthday is and she's never eaten chips or pizza. She lives in a rat-infested slum in Mumbai. But after being picked from hundreds of children to star in the multi-Oscar winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, nine-year-old Rubina's life will never be the same again.

This is the true story of how her dreams of being a world-famous actress actually came true. But once her fairy-tale of film sets, parties and Oscars is over, what comes next for Rubina? Can she return to life as normal?

Royalties from this book will be shared with the author and Medecins du Monde in India.

By: Rubina Ali
Imprint: Bantam Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 139g
ISBN: 9780857512888
ISBN 10: 0857512889
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 July 2013
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rubina Ali grew up between a railway track and a sewer in a Mumbai slum. Lucky enough to audition for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, Rubina's life has changed for ever. Now nine years old, her shanty home has been demolished by officials making way for a railway station and she and her family are being re-housed. In 2008, Danny Boyle and the producers of the film set up the Jai Ho trust fund to provide for Rubina and her co-star, Azhar, and their familes, until they leave school. Rubina continues to fascinate the tabloid media and is in constant demand for international fund-raising events and guest appearances.

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