I Tried to Shun My Indian Heritage: Dev Patel Tells PeeCee

Priyanka Chopra interviewed the ‘Lion’ star on a TV talk show.

The View, a show watched by millions in the US recently had our desi girl - Priyanka Chopra - as a co-host. And as far as Indian representation goes, Dev Patel joined in as well! Speaking about his Oscar-nominated role in Lion, Dev opens up about how he has now embraced his Indian heritage after years of trying to shun it and fit into his British surroundings.

I didn’t want to be different.

Dev Patel, Actor

From trying to rid himself of his Indian heritage, to India becoming his biggest source of inspiration, Dev Patel bares his soul and makes us take a look at our own realities.

Check out the interview here:

Dev Patel opens up embracing his Indian heritage: "Every preconceived notion completely was turned on its head. I fell in love." pic.twitter.com/1BnV6eYn53

— The View (@TheView) February 9, 2017