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Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #049
May 22, 2009

• Fox’s new musical comedy series “Glee”
• Rubina Ali’s house demolished
• New Moon official poster now out

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Mother of “Slumdog Millionaire” star Dev Patel has confirmed that his son is dating co-star Freida Pinto days after the two were caught kissing during a night out in Israel.

The couple has earlier dismissed the rumors that they are seeing each other even after co-star Anil Kapoor has hinted that Dev and Freida were an item.

Anita, the 18-year-old actor’s mom has announced the happy news that the couple is blissfully into place.

“First it was the film, and now everything else seems (sic) to have slotted into place.

“Life can’t get any better for him. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them. Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her,” said Dev’s mom.

This is Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast Show #028 for April 24, 2009. And, here’s the latest from Brink Notes Entertainment Daily:

• Two finalists booted from American Idol
• Dev Patel and Freida Pinto caught kissing in Israel?
• Jay Leno rushed to the hospital; reason still unclear

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This Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast Show #027 for April 23, 2009. And, here’s the latest from Brink Notes Entertainment Daily:

• Vanessa Hudgens landed a role in a modern-day Beauty and the Beast film
• Father of “Slumdog Millionaire” young star cleared by Indian police
• Toni Gonzaga and Derek Ramsay together on ABS-CBN’s “Precious Hearts Romances”

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A real-life relationship for “Slumdog Millionaire” lovebirds Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in blossoming – the couple was spotted kissing during a romantic night out in Israel.

The two stars who played childhood sweethearts in the Oscar-winning movie, have frequently dismissed rumors they are dating for real, even after “Slumdog Millionaire” co-star Anil Kapoor hinted they were an item.

Kapoor, who played a corrupt gameshow host in the film, recently said, “When I meet them I feel there is something happening. (I think) this is the beginning of something exciting happening. They definitely make a great pair. Both of them look very good together.”

His comments prompted Pinto, 24, to insist, “We’re not dating,” while 18-year-old Patel added, “No, we’re not seeing each other.”

But the British teenager recently flew to Tel Aviv, Israel to visit Miss Pinto on the set of her new movie Miral, and the pair was later spotted enjoying a few tender moments during a romantic dinner.

AN UPDATE – Indian Police finally concluded Wednesday that Rafiq Qureshi, father of “Slumdog Millionaire” star Rubina Ali did not try to sell her daughter for $300,000.

“So far there is no evidence of any offense, hence there is no registration of complaint and no arrest,” Police Senior Officer Nisar Tamboli said.

Qureshi has been arrested and quizzed for several hours by police in Mumbai few days ago, amid claims from Rubina’s mother Khurshida that she knew about the sale.

Reuters also reported that” a charitable trust from Qatar offered to pay for Rubina’s education, which is already being taken care off by the producers of the film.

The family is willing to accept any help, although Rubina’s education was already taken care off.

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In the Tuesday edition of BED Podcast, the following stories were tackled:

• Father of “Slumdog Millionaire” young star denies putting daughter on sale
• “New Moon” film production on hold; author faces lawsuit?
• ABS-CBN’s “I Love Betty La Fea” now on its final week

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BBC News has reported that the father of Slumdog Millionaire child actress Rubina Ali denied that he is trying to sell the 9-year-old actress.

Rafiq Qureshi, father of Rubina said that he did not accept the deal to sell the young star into adoption.

A report published by News of the World said that Qureshi is demanding for $300,000 from the undercover reporter posing for a wealthy Arab sheik that wanted to adopt Rubina. (Read related story)

Qureshi said that the media made fun of their poverty.

“They tricked us into this fakery but we came out unscathed,” said Qureshi, who works as a carpenter in Mumbai.

In an interview with BBC News, Qureshi said that “he had been trapped into a situation of ‘great temptation’ but he firmly denied accepting any deal to sell his daughter or agree for her to be adopted.” (Check out the full BBC interview with Rafiq Qureshi on the BBC News website.)

Police are now investigating the allegations that Qureshi tried to sell her daughter for $300,000. Although he denied the allegations, he has been arrested and quizzed for several hours by police in Mumbai, amid claims from Rubina’s mother Khurshida that she knew about the sale two weeks ago.

Khurshida, who abandoned the family in 2001, says, “My elder daughter had informed me… I did not believe he would actually go through with it.”

A police spokesperson tells British newspaper The Sun, “Khurshida was very upset by the media reports and she came to lodge a complaint. We are registering her grievance and then we’ll investigate and decide what further steps should be taken in the matter.

“When we questioned Rubina she said she does not want to go anywhere and wants to live with her father.”

Meanwhile, Slumdog Millionaire producer Christian Colson has revealed movie bosses are attempting to intervene in the scandal.

He says, “Our friends and colleagues in Mumbai are trying to speak with Mr Qureshi to get to the bottom of what happened.”

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In the Monday edition of BED Podcast, the following stories were tackled:

• “Tayong Dalawa” receives plaque of appreciation from AFP
• Madonna hospitalized after suffering minor injuries
• Father put young “Slumdog Millionaire” star up for adoption – British newspaper

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British newspaper News of the World has reported that “Slumdog Millionaire” star Rubina Ali, 9, who played the role of the young Latika on the film is now up for adoption – for a fee amounting to $300,000.

Rafiq Qureshi, the father of Rubina has allegedly put her daughter on the market for the huge amount of money. Qureshi blamed her daughter’s movie star status for his decision to sell her.

An undercover reporter of News of the World approached Qureshi acting on behalf of a wealthy Arab sheik that wanted to adopt Rubina.

“We are considering Rubina’s future,” said Qureshi.

“Obviously, if you wanted to adopt we could discuss this, but her parents would also expect some proper compensation in return. We are talking of around å£50,000 for this to happen. We can discuss everything about this deal when we meet. There’s a lot of interest in Rubina, she’s become very famous,” Qureshi’s brother-in-law Rojan More said over the phone to the undercover reporter adding that he is also expecting a bid amounting to $300,000.

“The child is special now. This is NOT an ordinary child. This is an Oscar child,” said Qureshi’s brother Mohiuddin.

But, a source told the newspaper that “Rubina’s family is furious that despite the film doing so well and their pretty daughter becoming so famous, they are still living in such rough conditions… Dad Rafiq is streetwise and knows that soon his daughter’s success will be forgotten and her moment of fame will be over. He has a family to feed and simply can’t afford it. He is keen to find a rich family to bring up Rubina but only if they are willing to help the whole family to get out of the slums.”

Save The Children as well as other children’s charities have expressed their concern over the issue, and have also pledged to help Rubina.

“Save the Children pays tribute to the News of the World for highlighting this awful reality. We will do all we can to help Rubina,” said Adrian Lovett, Save The Children representative.