Dev Patel's trying to understand his heritage better after being criticised for 'stealing' roles from Indians
The actor had 'reconnected' with his Indian roots when he starred in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
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NEW YORK: British-Indian actor Dev Patel has revealed he is tired of being criticised for "stealing" roles from "real" Indian actors.
Dev Patel in a scene from 'Hotel Mumbai'. The 28-year-old actor, who was born in London to parents from Gujarat, India, said he is trying to understand himself better by connecting to his heritage.
(From left) Nazanin Boniadi, Dev Patel and Armie Hammer in a scene from 'Hotel Mumbai'. "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? Dev Patel in a scene from 'The Wedding Guest'. "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," Patel told San Francisco Chronicle.
Dev Patel in a scene from 'Lion'.
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The "Lion" star previously confessed he "reconnected" with his Indian roots when he starred in the Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire". In 2016, he later said that he could never really fit in as the locals "could smell the foreigner on me".
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To have a statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is akin to immortality. The museum, which honours great personalities by creating life-like wax statues of them, is home to a several prominent Indians. From B-town celebs to sports stars and politicians, the list is growing at a quick pace.
Here's a look at Indian personalities who've joined international stars and made the museum home.
To have a statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is akin to immortality. The museum, which honours great personalities by creating life-like wax statues of them, is home to a several prominent Indi..
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Director Karan Johar recently became India's first filmmaker to get a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. The statue sported the 46-year-old's iconic pose, where he can be seen clicking a selfie. Donning a black velvet coat, the statue was just as stunning as the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director.
Director Karan Johar recently became India's first filmmaker to get a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. The statue sported the 46-year-old's iconic pose, where he can be seen clicki..
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A few days ago, superstar Mahesh Babu unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore. With this, he becomes the second Telugu star to be immortalised with a wax figure.
The 43-year-old actor's statue donned a subtle black suit.
A few days ago, superstar Mahesh Babu unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore. With this, he becomes the second Telugu star to be immortalised with a wax figure. The 43-year-ol..
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The Padmaavati of Bollywood added another feather to her cap this year when she unveiled her wax statue at Singapore's Madame Tussauds museum. The actress's statue sported a replica of her champagne-coloured cape lehenga which she wore to the 2016 IIFA Awards.
The Padmaavati of Bollywood added another feather to her cap this year when she unveiled her wax statue at Singapore's Madame Tussauds museum. The actress's statue sported a replica of her champagne-..
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Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas became the latest celebrity to join the long list of Indian personalities at Madame Tussauds. The 'Barfi' actress's wax statue, unveiled at the NYC museum, sports a red dress and even features a replica of the ring her husband Nick Jonas gave her.
Along with New York, Chopra's statue will also debut at the museum in the UK, Australia and Asia.
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas became the latest celebrity to join the long list of Indian personalities at Madame Tussauds. The 'Barfi' actress's wax statue, unveiled at the NYC museum, sports a red ..
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The 'Shahenshah' of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, was the first star from the Indian film industry to get a wax figure at the museum in London. He was also the first living Asian celebrity to feature there.
Later, the 'Piku' star went on to get his wax statues at the Tussauds museums in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Washington DC, San Francisco and New Delhi.
The 'Shahenshah' of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, was the first star from the Indian film industry to get a wax figure at the museum in London. He was also the first living Asian celebrity to feature ..
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Actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first lady to join the array of Indian personalities with a wax sculpture at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London.
The 45-year-old actress got her first statue at the museum in 2004. She went on to get statues at the museum in New York in 2010, and later in New Delhi.
Actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first lady to join the array of Indian personalities with a wax sculpture at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London. The 45-year-old actress..
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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was honoured with a wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London in 2012.
Another statue of him was unveiled at the museum in New Delhi in 2017.
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was honoured with a wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London in 2012. Another statue of him was unveiled at the museum in New Delhi in 2017.
The 'Bhaijaan' of Bollywood, Salman Khan, was rated the world's 7th best looking man by People's Magazine in 2004. Following this, he was honoured with a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London in 2008.
In 2012, another figure of him was unveiled in New York.
The 'Bhaijaan' of Bollywood, Salman Khan, was rated the world's 7th best looking man by People's Magazine in 2004. Following this, he was honoured with a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum ..
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Actor Varun Dhawan got a wax replica of himself at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong in 2018, making him the youngest Bollywood actor to feature at the museum. The figure sported his iconic 'Disco Deewane' pose from his debut movie 'Student Of The Year'.
Actor Varun Dhawan got a wax replica of himself at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong in 2018, making him the youngest Bollywood actor to feature at the museum. The figure sported his iconic 'Disco Deewane..
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