'Slumdog' child stars head to Oscars

The young cast of Slumdog Millionaire have reportedly left the slums of Mumbai to attend the Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Rubina Ali (Latika) and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail (Salim) were initially forbidden from attending by their families.

However, the Daily Mail reports that the youngsters have now been told they can take part and will join Ayush Mahesh Khedekar (Jamal) and other child stars on the red carpet this Sunday.

Ali, nine, said: "I'm very happy that I'm going to the Oscars. My friends are saying, 'your fate is so good'."

The children will reportedly spend two days in a five-star hotel during their stay in Los Angeles.