What would the body language experts say? Dev Patel and Freida Pinto barely exchange glances on their theatre date

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 10:37 PM on 21st October 2011

Their blossoming romance was just one of the reasons Slumdog Millionaire became such a phenomena after they fell in love onscreen.

But Dev Patel and Freida Pinto didn't exactly look like they were enjoying each other's company last night.

The two stars attended West End show Crazy For You, but their body language seemed distant and cold.

Unaffectionate: Freida Pinto and Dev Patel attended West End show Crazy For You, but didn't exactly look crazy for each other

Even when they did hold hands, there wasn't a hint of a smile that broke on either of their faces.

At one point, the Skins actor kept his hands so firmly in the pockets of his leather jacket it looked like they were glued in.

Distracted: Dev didn't seem too engaged in the evening's festivities, looking off into the distance as Freida walked behind him

Distracted: Dev didn't seem too engaged in the evening's festivities, looking off into the distance as Freida walked beside him

Getting older: Dev rose to fame as cheeky chappy Anwar in Skins, but could barely manage a smile during a trip to the theatre

It's not as though Freida doesn't have cause for celebration, the 27-year-old had just signed a $7million contract with a high fashion brand.

Her agent said: 'It's a policy never to comment on brand deals.

'Brand Freida stands for very rare, unique and irreplaceable values and imagery, making her the ideal choice for a brand with a global appeal and an Indian focus.'

The couple met and fell in love on the set of Danny Boyle's film in 2008.

It later emerged that Freida had been hiding a secret husband whom she ditched after the movie became a global hit.

Home time: The couple didn't seem to have shared many laughs at the theatre, but clutched programmes as souvenirs

Heads down: Dev and Freida tried to avoid gazing at the photographers, refusing to flash a grin

Heads down: Dev and Freida avoided photographers, refusing to flash a grin

She married Rohan Antao at a ceremony in Goa in December 2007, but dumped him for English co-star Patel - who is six years her junior.

It was claimed Mr Antao, a Mumbai-based executive, supported his wife during filming but 'she just stopped calling him' when she found success.

In August, she gushed to InStyle magazine that Dev understands her better than her family.

She also unveiled her insecurities, saying she hates talking on Skype.

Freida said: 'We use it (Skype) a lot - and we hate it as well!

'It’s like a tease. I also feel it’s this pressure, "Oh my God, he’s seeing me after two weeks, I hope my hair is okay."

'It’s just hideous. I think even the most beautiful person looks stupid on Skype.'