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Actor Dev Patel’s ex-girlfriend, actor Freida Pinto has congratulated him on earning an Academy Award nomination this year. The 32-year-old actor took to social media to give a shout-out to Dev, who has been nominated in the best actor in a supporting role category for Lion in 2017 Oscars. Sharing a black-and-white picture of Dev, Freida wrote on Instagram, “So proud of you, Dev! A fine example of what hardwork, focus, humility and crazy amazing talent rewards one with. Long time coming, so well deserved! @lionmov @theacademy #Oscars2017 #OscarNominations2017 #bestactorinasupportingrole.” Dev and Freida met on the sets of the Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire and started dating after that. The couple split amicably after a six-year-long relationship in December 2014. So proud of you, Dev! A fine example of what hardwork, focus, humility and crazy amazing talent rewards one with .Long time coming, so well deserved! @lionmov @theacademy #Oscars2017 #Os...

While the grapevine is buzzing with gossip of Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra or Katrina Kaif landing the role opposite Aamir Khan in Aditya Chopra's Dhoom:3, Another gossip is that Freida Pinto could be approched by Aditya Chopra to star opposite Aamir to create a new sensational pairing. It will be interesting to see if Freida, who has still not been seduced to do a Bollywood movie by any of our makers, would see her big debut come opposite Aamir. A top source reveals, "There is a possibilty that Freida might debut in Bollywood with Dhoom:3. Aditya is quite keen to approach her for the role. As of now the actresses haven't been finalised and so the casting process is only gaining momentum. It is a known fact the Freida was very much on the radar for the Bond film and since Dhoom too has become a franchise now, they might as well root to have as many headline makers as possible. Plus, Freida and Aamir will be an interesting fresh pairing. As of now we can only wait and ...

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto talks about her success in Hollywood, about working with such acclaimed filmmakers like Woody Allen and Julian Schnabel, about her interest in working in Indian films, about her family, Dev Patel and more... This interview was recorded in Goa during the International Film Festival of India in December 2010 and first aired on CNN-IBN on December 2, 2010. Below are the videos of Rajeev Masand's interview with Freida Pinto. Rajeev Masand interview with Freida Pinto - Part 1 (Video) Part 2

Freida Pinto hosted a TV show called full circle on Zee TV much before she achieved stardom with Slumdog Millionaire. In the video you can see Freida talking to Ajit Singh & Deep Sethi and enjoying a bhangra dance with them.

In the film Miral Freida Pinto plays the title role of Miral, who grows up in an orphanage and goes on to teach in a refugee camp. Freida Says: "It is a film about hope. It is a film about perseverance. It's a film about education being key to devote to peace. And Rula's mentioned this many times, and I think it's really beautiful, she said Gandhi said this, the father of my nation." "There's no way to peace, peace is the way.'"And I think it's as straight forward as that." Miral, directed by The Diving Bell and the Butterfly's Julian Schnabel, is based on Rula Jebreal's semi-autobiographical novel, about her life growing up amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Jerusalem. Writer Rula Jebreal (L) and actress Freida Pinto attend the "Miral" photocall during the 54th BFI London Film Festival at the Vue West End on October 18, 2010 in London Images of Freida Pinto at Miral Photocall at 54th BFI London Film Festival, Pho...

Freida Pinto attended the premiere of her new film Miral at the BFI London Film Festival. Pinto dazzled on the red carpet in a black Alexander McQueen dress Miral, directed by The Diving Bell and the Butterfly's Julian Schnabel, is based on Rula Jebreal's semi-autobiographical novel, about her life growing up amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Jerusalem. Freida Pinto plays Miral, who grows up in an orphanage and goes on to teach in a refugee camp. Below are the images of Freida Pinto at the Miral Premiere at 54th BFI London Film Festival Freida Pinto at the Premiere of Miral at 54th BFI London Film Festival Photographs, photogallery

Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto is definitely making a name for herself in the West! The L'Oreal model graces the cover of The New York Times Style Magazine's Women's September Fashion issue and she looks stunning! Freida Pinto graces The New York Times Style Magazine's Women's Fashion September 2010 Issue. Picture of Freida Pinto on The New York Times Magazine

Geared up for an outbound flight, Freida Pinto was spotted arriving at Heathrow Airport in London, England over the weekend (August 14). Looking sexy in a sheer black top paired with a cute skirt, the "Slumdog Millionaire" darling smiled for paparazzi as she headed toward her gate to board an outbound aircraft. Frieda Pinto Photos at Heathrow Airport Freida Pinto was spotted arriving at Heathrow Airport in London Freida Pinto Spotted at Heathrow Airport Image: Freida Pinto at Heathrow Airport As for the stay in London, Freida was able to spend a little quality time with boyfriend Dev Patel - who recently opened up with kind words about his lady. Dev told, "Love makes you feel safe but excited at the same time. Freida makes me happy and inspires me. I am a mushy guy." He adds, "You get to show a different side of yourself that you are not very comfortable showing other people. It's great to have someone to come back to who you can be real with, because you a...