Golden Globe Awards 2017: Proud Of Representing India Says Dev Patel

Hollywood actor of Indian origin, Dev Patel, says he is proud to represent India in foreign films.

By Monojit

Renowned Hollywood actor of Indian origin Dev Patel, who came into limelight with his much-appreciated role in the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, states that he feels proud to have got this opportunity to represent India in Hollywood.

On the occasion of the 74th Golden Globe Awards, talking about his experience while shooting for Lion in his native land, Dev stated that it was very nourishing experience working with the crew in India.

Dev Patel

"It is blasting with humanity really, there is a sense of real pride that I go and represent the country on an international scale. The crew (in India) is just so excited and it had been a very nourishing experience."

Lion also features major actors like Nicole Kidman, Priyanka Bose, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Deepti Naval, Tannishtha Chatterjee along with Dev Patel in the movie.

Dev heaped high praises on the actress and co-star Nicole Kidman and says she is a very friendly person.

"She is very friendly. It was just eight months of preparations. We were working relentlessly," the actor stated.

After completing all his work, Dev said he will be heading to Tokyo.

"In 2017, I will be back in Mumbai and will be finishing a movie. That's the most recent destination. But hopefully I think Tokyo. It's fantastic. I have been there before for two days. So now I am going to enjoy more," added Dev.

The Golden Globes 2017 hosted by Jimmy Fallon, marked the official opening of the awards season of the year.

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