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The 18-year-old, who played the role of Jamal in the rags-to-riches tale, rose to international stardom with his debut film along with critical acclaim and a number of industry awards and nominations.
He credits co-star and ex-model Pinto for helping him deal with the instant media attention.
"We're soulmates because we're both in this surreal situation. She is very beautiful... I haven't got a girlfriend but Freida, my co-star, is gorgeous," ‘Contactmusic’ quoted him as saying.
Patel is keen to deny speculation the pair has sparked an off-screen relationship
"There's no romance. I've never had a girlfriend. I've always been focused on acting. But for now I'm having the time of my life," he added.
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