After a great 2016, Dev Patel couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2017. The British-Indian actor has been nominated for the best actor in a supporting role category at the 89th Academy Awards for his impeccable performance as Saroo Brierly in the film, Lion.
The actor was extremely overwhelmed when he heard the news.
“The news hasn’t made its way into my brain yet, but I’m looking at these beautiful smiling faces around me… faces of the ones I love. And I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude.”
Dev also took this opportunity to thank his co-stars and the crew for his big achievement –
“This film would be nothing without Garth Davis! Without his love, commitment and vision this Lion wouldn’t have been able to roar. To that extent I want to share this incredible feeling with Luke, Grieg, Jenny Kent, Iain, Angie, Emile, Sunny, Nicole, David, Rooney, Divian, Priyanka, the Brierley family as well as the Weinstein Co team. Lion reaffirms the message that love is not dictated by the color of your skin, not by race, gender, sexuality, social status, or origin. It is a message I am proud to be spreading during these uncertain times. This will forever be one of the most memorable experiences of my life.”
Well Dev, we are extremely proud of you and we hope that you take the Oscar home!
