Slumdog Millionaire: Life in Mumbai's Slums

Rubina Ali and Mohammed Azharuddin live in the Dharavi slums in Mumbai in India.

Yet on Sunday 22 February, they were in the middle of the glitz and glamour of the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood.

They're the young stars of Slumdog Millionaire - a film about a young man from the slums of Mumbai who makes his fortune on an Indian gameshow.

Outlook's Tinku Ray went to the slums to meet Rubina and Mohammed - and discovered that their homes are a world away from the red carpet luxury of Los Angeles.

Rubina and Mohammed

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Tinku wanted to find out more about what the slum is really like. She went for a walk through the streets of Dharavi and started off by exploring a temple. She also spoke to a Revan Siddu. He is trying to make a better life for himself by attempting the Indian Administrative Service exams.

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Tinku also met Mustak Baldar. She spoke to him about the work he does in the community and met many people who are grateful for his help.

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The film Slumdog Millionaire won eight Academy Awards