Dev Patel: News

Dev Patel is an English actor who was born on April 23, 1990, in London to Gujarati Indian parents. He is the recipient of a Critics’ Choice Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, an Academy Award, and three SAG Awards. Patel was interested in acting from a very young age and made his first-ever stage performance in his school’s production of ‘Twelfth Night.’ In 2006, Patel made his acting debut with the teen comedy-drama television series ‘Skins.’ He got his big break in 2008 with the lead role in Danny Boyle’s drama film ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’ Patel received numerous accolades for his performance in the film. Following this, he appeared in the 2010 action-adventure fantasy film ‘The Last Airbender.’ He had also appeared in films like ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,’ ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,’ ‘About Cherry,’ ‘The Road Within,’ ‘Lion’ and ‘The Green Knight,’ among several others. Patel had also signed a first-look film deal with ShivHans Pictures in 2021.

While 'Monkey Man' release faces delay in India, piracy abounds

The highly anticipated film, Monkey Man, starring Dev Patel, has had its Indian release postponed due to non-clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

18 Apr 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt in 'TIME's '100 Most Influential People' list

Alia Bhatt has added one more feather to her hat and has been honored on TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024" list.

Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' release stalls in India amid controversy

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, is facing potential obstacles for its release in India due to its "political undertones" and "references to Hindu mythological characters," reportedly.

31 Mar 2024

Censor Board (CBFC)

'Monkey Man' release faces delay; might release on April 26

Dev Patel's hotly awaited film, Monkey Man, is experiencing a delay in its Indian release.

22 Mar 2024

Jordan Peele

'Monkey Man' trailer: Dev Patel showcases layered tale of vengeance

Dev Patel is a phenomenal actor and he is now gearing up for his directorial debut with Monkey Man.

11 Mar 2024

Wes Anderson

Academy Awards 2024: Wes Anderson is finally an Oscar winner

Renowned director Wes Anderson has finally clinched his first Oscar after receiving eight nominations throughout his career.

26 Feb 2024

Hollywood

'To Kill a Tiger': Executive producer Priyanka Chopra shares trailer

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to Instagram to share the trailer of the Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger, describing it as "truly remarkable."

27 Jan 2024

Netflix

'Monkey Man' trailer: Dev Patel's bloody revenge thriller is violent

Actor Dev Patel is stepping into the director's shoes for the first time with the action-packed revenge thriller Monkey Man, set to hit theaters on April 5.

30 Sep 2023

Movie Review

'Poison' on Netflix review: Fast-paced, intriguing, performance-driven

As one of the most ingenious and experimental directors today, Wes Anderson has come to be known for his color palettes, expositions and constant running commentary, aesthetically pleasing frames, and a variety of aspect ratios.

25 Sep 2023

Amazon Prime Video

'Modern Love' to 'Soulmates': Romantic shows on Amazon Prime Video 

Not just the hopeless romantics, but don't we all crave some mushy love stories from time to time to take our minds off our mundane lives? We are talking about the world of love, happy endings, heartbreaks, and everything in between.

22 Apr 2023

Happy Birthday

Dev Patel birthday special: 5 must-watch movies starring talented actor

British actor Dev Patel began his onscreen career with the TV comedy series Skins (2007), where he played the character of Anwar.

17 Mar 2021

Hollywood

Sobhita Dhulipala bags Hollywood project, Dev Patel is the director

Made in Heaven actress Sobhita Dhulipala is thrilled to be starring in Monkey Man, a Hollywood movie directed by actor Dev Patel, famous for his roles in the Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

15 Mar 2021

Hollywood

Netflix acquires worldwide rights for Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man'

Streaming giant Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Dev Patel's much anticipated directorial debut Monkey Man.

12 May 2018

Hollywood

Radhika Apte joins one of the world's biggest talent agency

Radhika Apte was recently roped in as one of the leads in the Lydia Dean Pilcher-directed untitled female-driven World War II spy drama, and the actor has now been signed by United Talent Agency, one of the world's biggest talent agencies.

04 Jan 2018

Academy Awards

Radhika Apte all set to work with an Oscar-nominated actor

Actress Radhika Apte always manages to floor the audience by her bold choices.

24 Feb 2017

Madhya Pradesh

Amitabh Bachchan declines invitation from Queen Elizabeth II

Amitabh Bachchan had reportedly received an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh to attend the UK-India Year of Culture launch this year.