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.'

Life imitating art: Dev and Freida fell in love after meeting on the set of Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire

Flawless Freida Pinto worries about how 'hideous' she looks talking to boyfriend Dev Patel on Skype

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 11:53 AM on 10th August 2011

There’s no hope for us, if even stunning Freida Pinto worries about how she looks in front of boyfriend Dev Patel.

India’s hottest export told InStyle magazine about the pressures to impress her other half - even when they’re miles apart.

The 26-year-old often relies on Skype to talk to her beau and hates it and loves it in equal measure.

Cover girl: Frieda Pinto looks stunning on the front cover of InStyle magazine

She 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.'

The couple met three years ago while shooting the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, and fell in love on and off screen.

Their whirlwind romance was coupled with a hasty rise to fame, with both young stars never having had a leading role in Hollywood before.

As a result of experiencing their Hollywood journey together, Freida credits the former Skins star, 21, with understanding her better than anyone.

Freida said: 'I always say, I don’t think there will be anybody who understands it better than him.

'‘Not even my family - because they were not with me every step of the way, but he, literally, was. And I was with him.'

Winning smile: Freida opens up on boyfriend Dev Patel, whom she met on the set of Slumdog Millionaire

Director Danny Boyle took a chance on them and Freida's career has continued to surge from strength to strength.

She has now with Woody Allen in You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger and plays the female lead in Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Freida stars in the film, telling the pre-story to Planet of the Apes, alongside 127 Hours actor James Franco and Andy Serkis.

But the modest Bafta-nominee said: ‘I don’t know if I can call myself a pioneer. I never knew it was going to happen the way it happened.

Life imitates art: Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, seen here in Oscar-winning film Slumdog Milliionaire, fell in love on and off camera

'If I’m going to be presented with an opportunity, it'd be silly not to lap it up - and that opportunity was given to me by Slumdog.

‘Danny would tell us, “Just know you’ve had a great time doing this film and you’ve enjoyed yourself. Let the experience be superlative, rather than the expectation."

‘And the experience was phenomenal. I’ve not had an experience like Slumdog in all the seven films that I’ve done since.’

InStyle: Freida features in September issue

Despite propelling into the spotlight, Freida says she still swaps fashion tips with Dev rather than employing a stylist.

She said: ‘I buy for him all the time. I got him some Sanchita and he really likes it.

‘He’s got his own very good sense of fashion. He loves his Burberry; he wears it to most events - Burberry should give him a contract.’

And while she harbours a soft spot for designers, especially Chanel who ‘believed in her from the beginning’, she adores Topshop where she can claim 'a 40 per cent discount'.

So for the girl who has it all, what is left to achieve? Living with Dev.

They are currently undecided about where to settle, with Freida buying an apartment in Mumbai and keen for one in New York, while Dev - who still lives with his parents in Harrow - is hoping to buy a home in London.

‘I’m kind of conflicted between London and New York. Dev prefers London any day,' she said.

‘He’s been born and brought up here, he knows people here... But I love the nomad life - it wouldn’t make a difference to me, London or New York.

‘I love London a lot, it’s one of my favourite cities in the world. But I would love to experience New York as well - and I guess now’s the time to do it.'

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is out on Friday.

To read the feature in full, see the September issue of InStyle on sale tomorrow.