Freida Pinto wanted Angelina Jolie to adopt her.

The 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress admits she was in awe of the Oscar-winning beauty - who has six children, three of whom are adopted - the first time they met.

Freida Pinto has finally admitted she is dating Dev Patel. The 24-year-old actress - who has always denied being romantically involved with her "Slumdog Millionaire" co-star - has confessed the smitten pair are an item, but insists the relationship is in its early stages.

She is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "The friendship blossomed after the film, it got even stronger. This is all new to us. He's a lovely boy."

Dev Patel's mother has confirmed he is dating Freida Pinto.

Anita Patel, 45, has revealed the 'Slumdog Millionaire' stars - who were spotted kissing on the set of the beauty's new movie in Israel last week - are an item and says she is "really happy" for them.

She is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place. Life can't get any better for him.

Freida Pinto is trying to remember to breathe since becoming famous.

The Indian actress, who plays Latika in Oscar-winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', is struggling to adjust to her newfound celebrity status.

She said: "It's a blessing and I need to learn to relish and savour each moment, so that's what I'm doing. And, most importantly, I have to breathe!"

Freida Pinto dreams about working with Leonardo DiCaprio. The "Slumdog Millionaire" star has had a "crush" on the "Revolutionary Road" actor since she was a schoolgirl and admits he would be her perfect male co-star.

Freida, 24, said: "I had a big crush on him back in school. I had this little Leonardo DiCaprio scrapbook with his picture on the front. Now he's going to think I'm a creep after this!"