Dev Patel, the young Brit star of Slumdog Millionaire, speaks to HT City.
On the Golden Globes win
I was absolutely stunned. To see my colleagues receiving the award on the stage was awesome. The feeling is still sinking in.
On the first break
Danny’s daughter saw me in a UK TV show. At the audition, I was the only one who wasn’t well built. But luck was in my favour.
On Danny Boyle and Rahman
I have the highest regard for Danny. He held the ship together. And Rahman is so humble that it’s truly unbelievable. Oh, his smile! I don’t know what to say...
On Mumbai and Delhi
Hey, I just love Mumbai — everything about it. This is my first visit to Delhi, and what I liked about it the most is the greenery.
On huge fame at 18
Am I the new Keira Knightley? Hey, I should be known only as me, Dev Patel.