While British director Danny Boyle has been nominated for the award of 'Best European Director', Dev Patel has been nominated to receive 'Best European Actor' prize, reported Ace Showbiz online.

The rags-to-riches film which won eight Academy Awards this year has also been nominated in 'Best European Film', 'Best European Screenwriter' and 'Best European Cinematographer' categories.

Competing with 'Slumdog Millionaire' in the five categories is Jacques Audiard's 'A Prophet', which leads the pack with six nominations.

At the same event, Penelope Cruz is nominated for 'Best European Actress' for her role in 'Broken Embraces' and her competition includes Kate Winslet in 'The Reader', and Charlotte Gainsbourg in 'Antichrist'.

The winner of the 22nd European Film Awards will be announced at a gala night which is going to be held on December 12 in Bochum, Germany.