'Dad seeks millions to sell Slumdog girl'

LONDON: The father of Slumdog Millionaire child actress Rubina Ali tried to sell his nine-year-old daughter for adoption in a bid to escape the Mumbai slums, a British newspaper said on Sunday.

News of the World alleged that Rafiq Qureshi wanted Rs 20 million ($400,000) 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.