"Azharuddin was paid 700 pounds during filming, while another 17,500 pounds has been put into a trust fund which he will get, plus interest, when he is 18. " This quote comes from an article posted on BollyWood's website, www.bollywood.com which discusses the payment of the star of the recent film Slumdog Millionare which blew up in the box office. The article talks about how the main actor ,Mohammed Azharuddin, was given a paycheck that hardly suffices for the work he did. His father has been trying to get the director of the movie to recognize what is owed to his son, and have him paid properly. Azharuddin's father who gather's wood for a living and is suffering from TB and lives in the slums said that the house that was promised to his family for his son's work has yet to be given to them, and he says that his son should get more of the money from the movie. This is a common occurance in the film industry, a random no one is used in a role and given next to nothing for payment and than that movie makes millions and that actor comes back to collect some of that cash that they so rightfully believe is theirs. "They promised me a new house but it hasn't happened. I'm still in the slum. " This is a quote of what Azharuddin's father told the press. I am compelled to agree with Azharuddin's father. His son was a critical part in making Slumdog and now that the movie is so huge part of that cash should be going to Azharuddin.
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