Dev Patel and Freida Pinto fell in love

After months of denial, 'Slumdog Millionaire' couple Dev Patel and Freida Pinto finally made their romance public, when they stepped out as a couple during an out-door screening of their Oscar winning film here. Patel, and Freida Pinto introducing a showing of Slumdog Millionaire at the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House which is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. on August 2, 2009 in London, England.
The 19-year-old NRI and the Mumbai native who had met and fell in love while shooting for the Danny Boyle film have never made a public appearance together after the awards season and fans were thrilled to see the two together, reported Daily Mail online. In photo: Dev Patel, and Freida Pinto introducing a showing of Slumdog Millionaire at the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House which is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. on August 2, 2009 in London, England.
Pinto, 24, who was named in Vogue's 'Best Dressed' list looked elegant in a black dress and metallic accessories while Patel looked sharp in a Dolce and Gabbana grey blazer, jeans and white shirt. In photo: Dev Patel, and Freida Pinto introducing a showing of Slumdog Millionaire at the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House which is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. on August 2, 2009 in London, England.
The couple have been coy about their burgeoning romance and Patel had grabbed headlines when he ran away from his lady love during a dinner date to avoid being photographed together. In photo: Dev Patel, and Freida Pinto introducing a showing of Slumdog Millionaire at the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House which is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. on August 2, 2009 in London, England.
Rumours surrounding the pair have swirled since they were catapulted to fame with their debut film 'Slumdog Millionaire' which won 8 Oscars and 7 Golden Globes among multiple other awards. In photo: Dev Patel, and Freida Pinto introducing a showing of Slumdog Millionaire at the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House which is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. on August 2, 2009 in London, England.
At first, they insisted they were 'just good friends' but the cover was quickly blown by co-star Anil Kapoor who revealed, 'When I meet them, I feel there is something happening.' Not long afterwards, Pinto's former fiance, Rohan Antao, blamed Patel for the breakdown of their relationship. In photo: Actors Dev Patel, Irrfan Khan, Freida Pinto, and Anil Kapoor pose with their award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture for 'Slumdog Millionaire' in the press room at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.