Slumdog Millionaire kids to catwalk at WIFW

New Delhi, Mar 15 (PTI) The dream run continues for
"Slumdog Millionaire" stars Rubina and Azharrudin who are set
to sashay down the ramp for designer duo Ashima-Leena at the
Wills India Fashion Week beginning here next week.

"As we watched these two beautiful children Rubina and
Azhar, bringing the rare honour to our country, our hearts
melted with emotions with the thought of their getting back to
the slums after all the fame and glory they enjoyed," says
designer Leena Singh,

The capital-based designers, who have been doing solo
shows with the WIFW since its inception in 2000 have not had
any celebrity endorsements so far.

"We are a very business oriented brand and have always
believed that our clothes are the stars. But the thought of
these two innocent children touched our hearts returning to
the slums. we really felt very bad and decided to do something
for them which will make them keep going in life," says the
designer.

Both Rubina and Azaruddin who starred as the young
Latika and Jamal in the eight Oscar winning film "Slumdog
Millionaire" will be wearing outfits specially designed by
Ashima Singh.

"Ashima is just finishing up the designs for the
children. They will be wearing clothes that have a very global
look," Leena told PTI without giving further details.

The designer duo both sisters in law who began their
business in 1993 has made it their policy to adopt one orphan
every year and provide them with financial aid and support for
their education.

"Surely, it would make a difference and collectively
we can make this world beautiful for them," says Leena adding
that so far they have adopted 16 children and would also
launch a special foundation for underprivileged children.

The foundation would be closely associated with
Delhi-based NGO Khushii, founded by cricketer Kapil Dev.

"The walk for the kids does not end at the ramp. We
want them to enjoy all the privileges in the long walk of life
ahead. The show is just the beginning. We are setting up the
Ashima-Leena Jai Ho Foundation for the welfare of children,"
says Leena. PTI ANS
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