Dev and Anita Patel’s precious mother-son moment at the Oscars
<p class="canvas-atom"><em>Lion</em><span> star and Oscar-nominee, Dev Patel, was shining throughout the Oscars with his mother standing right best him for the duration of the night. </span></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>The London-based mother and son walked the red carpet, sat next to each other and smiled at each while the Oscars night entailed. </span></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>For all parents it is special to see your children be honoured in their chosen industry but for Anita it must have been extra special.</span></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>When her 26-year-old son was in school she pulled him out to attend auditions, proving she saw his potential to make it big.</span></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>In various interviews Dev has said that the reason for his success is his mother. </span></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>“The reason I’m in the industry is because of her,” Dev told </span><em>The Guardian.</em></p>
<p class="canvas-atom"><span>Although many celebrities have taken their parents as award-show dates there was some that feel so special about the way he smiled and locked eyes with her when his name was announced as a nominee. </span></p>
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