LOS ANGELES,CA- Actor Dev Patel, along with eight-year-old Sunny Pawar, introduced their drama film “Lion” at the 74th Golden Globe Awards here. Dressed in black tuxedo, the duo was welcomed onstage with a huge applause. While Dev gave a synopsis of the film on stage, Sunny was cheered up by the audience when Dev lifted him up and Sunny said: “This is our film, ‘Lion’.” “Lion” was nominated under three categories at the...
Golden Globes — Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Sunny plays the young Saroo in the film, while Dev plays his older version.
Sunny was selected out of 8,000 children, who auditioned for the role across India. With no acting background and no English-speaking skills, Sunny was only five when he was auditioned for the role of Saroo. Never Took up Projects For Golden Statue: Dev Patel Patel, who lost the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role award to Aaron Taylor-Johnson said he never agrees to take up a project thinking about awards. Dev was pitted against Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, Simon Helberg, Mahershala Ali and Johnson for the Golden Globe.
Prior to the ceremony, Dev had said,”I am not really holding my breath. I am feeling very grateful to get nominated in the category. Being just 26, I still have a lot to learn. I am lucky that I am able to represent India on an international stage.”
How important are awards for him?
“I would be lying if I say that awards are not amazing. Awards can really change someone’s career. You get recognition. You might get scripts that you didn’t get earlier. But I never took up a project thinking about a golden statue,” said the actor, who made his debut in the Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire”.
Talking about “Lion”, for which he was nominated, he said: “When we were shooting this film, we were shooting in difficult situations. Walking on the red carpet was the farthest thing you can get in mind. It’s all about characters, the journey and the story.”
Does he want people to remember him as the actor who represented India on international platforms?
“There you go. You said it in a nutshell. Absolutely. I want the world to embrace stories from India. It (since such movies are made) shows that markets — Hollywood and England — are trying to explore stories about people...not just about an Asian person or a rich person. It’s about humanity,” he said.
“When I decided to do the story on Taj, we looked past the colour and skin of the characters...(and focused on) how some of the staff went over and above to protect their guests in times of terror,” he added.
Asked about being attracted to “underdog stories”, he said: “I’ve never been one of the supremely popular kids. I look at these stories as individuals who rise through adversity and face challenges. Such stories provide me inspiration.”
But is it difficult for Indian actors to work in Hollywood?
“No. What you have to do is turn an obstacle into an opportunity. I’ve learnt to embrace my identity and not shy away from who I am in films that I choose. That’s what has got me so far,” said Dev.
Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra wore in a golden glided Ralph Lauren gown with a plunging v-neckline.
With a touch of maroon hued lipstick, styled by Cristina Ehrlich, Priyanka posed for the shutterbugs confidently.
She was joined by actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan on stage of the 74th Golden Globe Awards to present the award for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama.
Priyanka, gave the award to Billy Bob Thornton for his role of Billy MacBride in “Goliath”.
Chopra said she enjoys being a part of such events.
“I have a lot of fun on red carpet as I meet people with whom I work with. It’s fun time for me.”
Many designers and celebrities in India complain that most Indian celebrities opt for international labels during their red carpet appearances. Does Priyanka feel such comments are justified?
“I think the people wear the clothes that work for an event. I have worn Indian designers internationally, and vice versa. There is no harm in it as clothes are clothes. People should wear what they feel like wearing,” Priyanka said. “I am not someone who believes that there should be rigidity in anything. I am really of the belief that you have to be and let be and make the most of opportunities. I have worn beautiful Indian designer’s creations in Toronto, Morocco and many other places,” added the actress.
Sunny was selected out of 8,000 children, who auditioned for the role across India. With no acting background and no English-speaking skills, Sunny was only five when he was auditioned for the role of Saroo. Never Took up Projects For Golden Statue: Dev Patel Patel, who lost the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role award to Aaron Taylor-Johnson said he never agrees to take up a project thinking about awards. Dev was pitted against Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, Simon Helberg, Mahershala Ali and Johnson for the Golden Globe.
Prior to the ceremony, Dev had said,”I am not really holding my breath. I am feeling very grateful to get nominated in the category. Being just 26, I still have a lot to learn. I am lucky that I am able to represent India on an international stage.”
How important are awards for him?
“I would be lying if I say that awards are not amazing. Awards can really change someone’s career. You get recognition. You might get scripts that you didn’t get earlier. But I never took up a project thinking about a golden statue,” said the actor, who made his debut in the Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire”.
Talking about “Lion”, for which he was nominated, he said: “When we were shooting this film, we were shooting in difficult situations. Walking on the red carpet was the farthest thing you can get in mind. It’s all about characters, the journey and the story.”
Does he want people to remember him as the actor who represented India on international platforms?
“There you go. You said it in a nutshell. Absolutely. I want the world to embrace stories from India. It (since such movies are made) shows that markets — Hollywood and England — are trying to explore stories about people...not just about an Asian person or a rich person. It’s about humanity,” he said.
“When I decided to do the story on Taj, we looked past the colour and skin of the characters...(and focused on) how some of the staff went over and above to protect their guests in times of terror,” he added.
Asked about being attracted to “underdog stories”, he said: “I’ve never been one of the supremely popular kids. I look at these stories as individuals who rise through adversity and face challenges. Such stories provide me inspiration.”
But is it difficult for Indian actors to work in Hollywood?
“No. What you have to do is turn an obstacle into an opportunity. I’ve learnt to embrace my identity and not shy away from who I am in films that I choose. That’s what has got me so far,” said Dev.
Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra wore in a golden glided Ralph Lauren gown with a plunging v-neckline.
With a touch of maroon hued lipstick, styled by Cristina Ehrlich, Priyanka posed for the shutterbugs confidently.
She was joined by actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan on stage of the 74th Golden Globe Awards to present the award for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama.
Priyanka, gave the award to Billy Bob Thornton for his role of Billy MacBride in “Goliath”.
Chopra said she enjoys being a part of such events.
“I have a lot of fun on red carpet as I meet people with whom I work with. It’s fun time for me.”
Many designers and celebrities in India complain that most Indian celebrities opt for international labels during their red carpet appearances. Does Priyanka feel such comments are justified?
“I think the people wear the clothes that work for an event. I have worn Indian designers internationally, and vice versa. There is no harm in it as clothes are clothes. People should wear what they feel like wearing,” Priyanka said. “I am not someone who believes that there should be rigidity in anything. I am really of the belief that you have to be and let be and make the most of opportunities. I have worn beautiful Indian designer’s creations in Toronto, Morocco and many other places,” added the actress.
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