Another Slumdog child star's home torn down

MUMBAI: The shanty home of another Slumdog Millionaire child star was torn down by Mumbai authorities yesterday as they demolished part of a city slum where she lived.

Munni Qureshi - the stepmother of 9-year-old Rubina Ali, who portrayed a young Latika, the Oscar-winning film's heroine - said her husband was beaten by police who were supervising the demolition. She said he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

"How can the police barge in any time without giving us notice," Qureshi said, as she wept holding her forehead. Neighbors poured water over her to keep her cool as she sat in the scorching summer sun with Rubina.