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Help for Slumdog child star Rubina

New Delhi: Designer duo Ashima and Leena Singh have come forward to help Slumdog Millionaire child star Rubina Ali who lost her home in the big blaze in Mumbai's Bandra area this past weekend.

The designers have decided to give specially-designed outfits, 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 two years ago.

“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 PTI.

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

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

Rubina's family 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, photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia of the film,” the 12-year-old artiste said.

The designer duo are on the board of non-governmental organisation Khushii which rehabilitates street children.

They had designed the outfits for hundreds of artists during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games last year.

The sisters-in-law set up the brand in 1993. — PTI

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