‘So proud of you!’ Freida Pinto congratulates ex-boyfriend Dev Patel on his Oscar nomination

Actor Dev Patel’s has earned an Academy Award nomination this year for his film ‘Lion’ and his ex-girlfriend, actress Freida Pinto cannot be more proud.

Freida congratulated him on his nomination and took to social media to give a shout-out to Dev. Sharing a black-and-white picture of Dev on Instagram, Freida wrote, “So proud of you, Dev! A fine example of what hardwork, focus, humility and crazy amazing talent rewards one with. Long time coming, so well deserved! @lionmov @theacademy #Oscars2017 #OscarNominations2017 #bestactorinasupportingrole.”

So proud of you, Dev! A fine example of what hardwork, focus, humility and crazy amazing talent rewards one with .Long time coming, so well deserved! @lionmov @theacademy #Oscars2017 #OscarNominations2017 #bestactorinasupportingrole

A photo posted by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) on Jan 24, 2017 at 9:39am PST

Dev has been nominated in the best actor in a supporting role category for ’Lion’ in 2017 Oscars.

Dev and Freida shared screen space in the Oscar-winning film, ’Slumdog Millionaire’ and started dating soon after. The two separated after a six-year-long relationship in December 2014.