Dev Patel

Dev Patel used to get bullied at school for his big ears, but luckily, he knows how to laugh at himself. He said: "I've always been a happy bunny. My life has always been uncomplicated. Growing up, religion and race were never issues for me. I'd regularly attend Hindu temple, but the faith was never forced on me."At school I was bullied by the older kids, but I never experienced any racism. I was teased for having big ears, but I didn't mind that. I saw it as a badge of honor. I used to run...Read Full Story

Dev Patel and his girlfriend Frieda Pinto have been dating since meeting on the set of Slumdog Millionaire in 2008, but there are no plans to get hitched just yet -- contrary to the buzz about their relationship. They think the wedding rumors are funny, though they do wish Dev's mom would stop believing everything she hears! He said: “We always laugh about these things. The last rumours I heard was that me and Frieda were looking for a wedding cake in Los Angeles. Then we were going to...Read Full Story

Despite rumors to the contrary, Dev Patel is not engaged. The Slumdog Millionaire actor, who is currently dating his co-star Frieda Pinto, says that he's not planning on walking down the aisle anytime soon.Patel said the issue came to head when his mother read rumors on the Internet that he was about to make it official with Pinto."I was like, Mum, 'I didn't – trust me,'" said the British-born Patel, speaking to People magazine. "Nothing's happened. Everything is fine. I'm just shooting a...Read Full Story

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto began dating after starring in 2008's Slumdog Millionaire, and the actress said they had some pretty amazing times on the set -- including the time when Dev accidentally punched her! Freida explained: “The only two people who can understand what happened on Slumdog are the two of us. Even our families, who appreciate and support us, are still on the outside and that is why we hold it so very dear to our hearts. Small things bring so much joy to us, like when we...Read Full Story

Bollywood not on Dev Patel’s agenda There have been speculations galore about Dev Patel’s debut in a bona fide Bollywood film. He has been in the news constantly and most of that has to do with his rumoured relationship with his co-starFreida Pinto. Though he doesn’t have the looks of a typical B-town boy, he is popular enough to get a decent opening for the film he stars in. While we were beginning to wonder why he is not doing any desi films, we came to know the actual reason why he has...Read Full Story

New York TimesDev Patel brings dash of youth to 'Marigold Hotel' [exclusive clip]Los Angeles Times"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" is already an international hit, thanks to a cast of senior British talent including Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson and Maggie Smith. But those veterans are not the only draw -- there's 23-year-old Dev Patel, ...Counterprogramming Box Office -- It Hardly Ever WorksContactmusic.comAnother Kind of 'Twilight' MovieWall Street JournalNew and noteworthy films...Read Full Story

Watch the official trailer of Hollywood film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Dev Patel and Tena Desae Dev Patel acts with Tena Desae and veteran Hollywood actors like Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson in Fox Searchlight Pictures’ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Directed by John Madden, the film follows a group of British retirees who decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold...Read Full Story

Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 5:42 am Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel’s love life is blooming with actress Freida Pinto and feels "safe but excited" to be with her.  The 20-year-old actor, who is in a relationship with his co-star from Danny Boyle’s Oscar-award-winning movie, loves the fact he can relax with the beauty and be himself in ways he can’t be when dealing with other people, according to reports.  "Love makes you feel safe but excited at the same time. Freida makes me happy...Read Full Story

Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel’s love life is blooming with actress Freida Pinto and feels "safe but excited" to be with her.The 20-year-old actor, who is in a relationship with his co-star from Danny Boyle’s Oscar-award-winning movie, loves the fact he can relax with the beauty and be himself in ways he can’t be when dealing with other people, according to reports."Love makes you feel safe but excited at the same time. Freida makes me happy and inspires me. I am a mushy guy," Patel said...Read Full Story

Theyre always up for a good time, and earlier today (October 25) Freida Pinto and Dev Patel were spotted at the premiere of Black Gold in Doha, Qatar.The Immortals babe and her Slumdog Millionaire beau both looked fabulous as they arrived at the Katara Open Air Theatre as part of the 2011 Doha Tribeca Film Festival.Earlier in the day, Ms. Pinto took care of some promotional duties at a festival photocall, joined by her costars Tahar Rahim, Mark Strong, Jan Uddin, and Akin Gazi.Black Gold is...Read Full Story