Freida Pinto has eyes only for Dev Patel

Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is so love-struck with co-star Dev Patel that she couldn’t even take her eyes off him at a public do recently. The 25-year-old actress was surrounded by a string of admirers at the Britannia Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, but she batted them away only to focus her attention on Patel, New York Post reported.

“She only had eyes for Dev. They look like they are totally in love,” said a source. Director of the Oscar-winning film Danny Boyle, who was also present at the event, said, “I’m delighted for them, they seem to be real soul mates… and I’m sure more than that.”

Boyle was surprised to know that the onscreen couple were also dating in real life, as he had no inkling of an impending romance between them despite working together for months.

Freida Pinto admits relationship with Dev Patel

Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto has come out and spoken for the first time about her friendship with co-star Dev Patel saying it has become stronger.

Thesun.co.uk reports that the two were seen getting intimate in Israel and were also spotted shopping for a ring here after the film was released.

The 24-year-old actress has called 19-year-old Patel a "lovely boy".

"The friendship blossomed after the film, it got even stronger. This is all new to us," she added.