Dev Patel Shooting His Next Film Hotel Mumbai On 26/11 Terror Attack

The celebrated Hollywood actor of Indian Origin, Dev Patel, who is currently receiving applauds from all rounds for his most appreciated and also critically-acclaimed movie Lion, is at present in India for the shooting of his next upcoming film named as Hotel Mumbai.

The film directed by Anthony Maras, renowned Australian director, is all about the 26/11 terror attacks at the 'Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel' in Mumbai. According to the source this film will try to throw light on the insights of the unfortunate terror attack at the metropolis in the west coast.

"He is busy shooting at the moment. But he will be heading back to Los Angeles on January 23 for Oscar nominations," a source close to the actor said in a statement.

During an interview, talking about the plot and backdrop of the movie Hotel Mumbai Dev Said, he tried to go deep down understanding the plights of the hotel staffs during that terror strike.

"When I decided to do the story on Taj, we looked past the colour and skin of the characters...and focused on how some of the staff went over and above to protect their guests in times of terror." Dev Patel stated.

However, Dev being currently in India, it is still not confirmed though if he will get involved in the promotional activities for his upcoming film Lion in India.

The film has been scheduled to release in India on February 20, 2017.