Ashima-Leena To Help Slumdog Millionaire Star Rubina Ali, Slumdog Millionaire Rubina Ali was helped by Ashima and Leena singh, Rubina Ali child star

Designer duo Ashima and Leena Singh have come forward to help Slumdog Millionaire's child star Rubina Ali, who lost her home in the big blaze in Bandra, Mumbai.

The designers have decided to give specially-designed outfits, pair of shoes and other accessories to support Rubina, who shot to global fame after her role as young Latika in Danny Boyle's multiple Oscar-winning movie in 2009.

"Besides wardrobes, we will be giving her an album showcasing the star's talent in ramp shows for us. We will try to help her in rebuilding her house and career," Leena told.

"We have also asked our friends and other artists in Mumbai to tender help to affected people," the designer said.

At least 21 people were injured and over 2,000 people were homeless in the fire broke out in Garib Nagar slums near Bandra (East) on March 4.

The family of Rubina watched helplessly as their shanty in the crowded slum went up in flames.

"We all were at home watching TV, when a neighbour came to alert us about the fire. We all rushed out. We spent the entire night at the railway station. I have lost everything including books and precious belongings like photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia of the film," the 12-year-old child artiste said.

Ashima-Leena are on board of NGO Khushii engaged in rehabilitating street children.

The designers had played a pivotal role in designing the outfits for hundreds of artists during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games on October 3 and 14 last year.

Ashima-Leena is one of the most recognisable brands of the country. The two sisters-in-law set it up in 1993.

Slumdog Millionaire's child star's family home destroyed in huge fire

A child star of Oscar-winning movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ lost everything she had as her family home was destroyed in a huge fire in Mumbai.

Rubina Ali, who played Latika in Danny Boyle’s 2008 Oscar-winning film, said she had lost everything, including her photographs, newspaper clippings and film memorabilia.

More than 500 huts were destroyed in the city centre blaze, near the Bandra Railway Station.

“Along with my house, all my good memories of my time on the film have been reduced to ashes. My new school books have been totally burnt. However, I feel relieved to see all my family members safe. The fire is so huge, it could have cost us our lives,” the Daily Mail quoted the 12-year-old as saying.

Rubina’s father, Rafiq Ali, said: “After my daughter’s fame, this house had become all the more special for me. Seeing it burnt to ashes in front of my eyes, I feel like I have lost everything. This was all we had.”

The fire that broke out in one of the houses in the early evening quickly spread to around 500 houses in the locality. Last night the fire was reported to be spreading due to strong winds blowing into the city.

Bollywood wishes Rahman luck for Oscars

Music maestro A.R. Rahman has bagged two nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards for his work in Danny Boyle's 127 Hours and the film frat is hoping that the composer triumphs again at the gala event.

His colleagues and friends wish him luck and are hoping he brings the golden statuette home again, having bagged two Oscars for the best original score and the song in 2009 for rags-to-riches drama Slumdog Millionaire. This time, Rahman has been nominated for the original score of 127 Hours as well as original song If I Rise.

'I feel great. I feel wonderful because Rahman is one person who has made us so proud and I am really, really happy. I wish him all the best,' said Rani Mukerji.

Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan said: 'That's a great achievement. The last time when he won the Oscar, it looked like one time dream. I wish him all the best. He is a true deserving candidate and pride of the country.'

'He had to get the nominations. He has already has two to his credit. He will continue getting them. He has already made India proud and would continue doing so. My best wishes are always with him,' said singer Udit Narayan.

Singer Kailash Kher said: 'I congratulate him and wish him all the best. Every year he should achieve more honours.'

'The whole country is proud of him. He is good, he is talented and I hope he delivers time and again. I am very happy. I wish him all the best,' actor Arshad Warsi said.

Composer Pritam Chakraborty said: 'I wish him luck. Anything you say about him is less. If you name a few pride of our country, he is one of them. I wish him all the best.'

'It's something to be proud of that an Indian has made a golden mark on the world map,' director Vishal Bhardwaj said.