'Slumdog Millionaire' child stars shine in Kochi

By Juhan Samuel, Kochi, Sep 19 : Child artists of the multiple Oscar award winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' were the centre of attraction at the inaugural ceremony of the Kochi International Film Festival here on Saturday.

The Heart Light Foundation organised the festival.

Azharuddin, who played young Salim's role in the movie and Rubina Ali who played young Latika, interacted with school children at the Fine Arts Hall.

Both child artists were accompanied by their parents. Rubina's father Rafeeq and Azharuddin's mother and relatives were present at the inaugural function.

The Lions Club organised the interaction with the school children.

Both artistes answered questions raised by the children. Students of over 12 different schools took part in the interaction.

Both Azaruddin and Rubina revealed that their next venture would be with Hollywood actor Sir Antony Hopkins and that they are waiting eagerly to work with him.

They also expressed a willingness to work in Malayalam movies if they got any offers.

--ANI