British-Indian actor Dev Patel who rose to fame with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is tired of&nbsp;being accused of “stealing” roles from “real” Indian actors.&nbsp;

Born in London to parents from Gujarat in India, he said that he is trying to understand himself by connecting to his heritage.&nbsp;

In an interview to San Francisco Chronicle, he said, "I get flak sometimes because people will say, 'Why aren't they giving these roles to a real Indian?' I wonder, What does that even mean? The only way I can converse with my grandparents is in Gujarati. Does that make me real enough?''&nbsp;

''...Or am I only allowed to witness the moments of prejudice and racism going through airports? Is that the only bit that I'm allowed of the culture?'

"The truth is I'm trying to understand myself better and my heritage, to figure things out, in the movie choices I make. That's been the greatest thing for me in going to India repeatedly," he added.&nbsp;

British-Indian actor Dev Patel who rose to fame with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is tired of being accused of “stealing” roles from “real” Indian actors. Born in London to parents from Gujarat in India, he said that he is trying to understand himself by connecting to his heritage.

British-Indian actor Dev Patel who rose to fame with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is tired of being accused of “stealing” roles from “real” Indian actors. Born in London to parents from Gujarat in India, he said that he is trying to understand himself by connecting to his heritage. In an interview to San Francisco Chronicle, he said, "I get flak sometimes because people will say, 'Why aren't they giving these roles to a real Indian?' I wonder, What does that even mean? The only way I can converse with my grandparents is in Gujarati. Does that make me real enough?'' ''...Or am I only allowed to witness the moments of prejudice and racism going through airports? Is that the only bit that I'm allowed of the culture?' "The truth is I'm trying to understand myself better and my heritage, to figure things out, in the movie choices I make. That's been the greatest thing for me in going to India repeatedly," he added.

Dev Patel is tired of being accused of 'stealing' roles from 'real' Indian actors

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported.

'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.”

The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.&nbsp;

His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’.&nbsp;

(With ANI inputs)

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’.

After winning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for his performance in 'Lion', actor Dev Patel is all set to go behind the camera and direct a movie. The British native of Indian descent is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming revenge thriller film ‘Monkey Man’. The actor who shot to fame with the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ will also star in the movie, Variety reported. 'Monkey Man` tells the story of Kid (Patel), who emerges from prison to grapple with a world marred by, in the words of the logline, “corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.” The film will be set in modern-day India, but will also deal with mythology. Patel has co-written the script for the movie with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. His upcoming projects include ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and ‘Hotel Mumbai’. (With ANI inputs)

Dev Patel to make directorial debut in a mythological thriller set in India 

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Dev Patel is tired of being accused of 'stealing' roles from 'real' Indian actors

Dev Patel to make directorial debut in a mythological thriller set in India