Dev Patel attends Oscars with mum and everyone's loving it

Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel  who was is in contention for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role trophy for Lion at the Oscars - brought his mother Anita to attend the 89th awards ceremony.

The award gala was held at Dolby Theatre on Sunday.

Discussing his experience at the Oscar's red carpet, Dev said: "It is mind blowing. It is amazing. I am here with my mom... It is a beautiful and special moment and I am absorbing it now."

People gushed over Dev's extremely heart-touching gesture to keep mum by his side on the prestigious night.

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Oh, hi again #DevPatel's mom. And I just woke up. #Oscars

— Chu Osakwe (@chuosakwe) February 27, 2017

#DevPatel pulled a ‘Mere Paas Maa Hai’ at the #Oscars2017 & just became the most adorable bachelor: https://t.co/jDniLfiwqD pic.twitter.com/hc1OL1mqex

— ScoopWhoop (@ScoopWhoop) February 27, 2017

Mrs. Patel & Dev . Omg . This man💕 #Oscars #DevPatel #bestdate #ManCrushMonday pic.twitter.com/NCP99ER2SJ

— poroma9215 (@poroma9215) February 27, 2017

Dev Patel Arrives At #Oscars #RedCarpet With His Mom. So Sweet Of Him. #DevPatel #OscarsRedCarpet pic.twitter.com/BUkgCHBiKm

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 27, 2017

This. Is. Everything. #DevPatel @LionMovie #Oscars pic.twitter.com/OpMiI8gc5U

— Brown Girl Magazine (@BrownGirlMag) February 27, 2017

#DevPatel brought his mom as his #Oscars date, too. Adorable! ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/VW1qOsEz6m

— HELLO! Canada (@HelloCanada) February 27, 2017

Dev looked dapper in a white Burberry tuxedo, while his mother looked elegant in a black sari, adding a touch of bling with gold work on it. With her hair tied up in a bun, Dev's mother opted to don a minimalistic vibe with just long earrings to finish up her look.

My best dressed duo at the #Oscars tonight #DevPatel and his mom 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/jrtq5VcvMd

— THE PREP GUY (@Theprepguy) February 27, 2017

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#DevPatel is at #Oscars2017 red carpet with his mother who is wearing a beautiful sari. This is a big moment, says the nominee #Oscars pic.twitter.com/yfRIaCpcIB

— News18 (@CNNnews18) February 27, 2017

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Lion, based on Saroo Brierley's best-selling autobiography A Long Way Home, is a true story about an Indian boy who falls asleep on a train only to wake up and realise he is miles away from home in a strange land where he does not speak their language.

Dev also had his eight-year-old Lion co-star Sunny Pawar at the red carpet.

Talking about Sunny, Dev said: "He was icing on top and it was beautiful to work with him."

Dev also won a BAFTA Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Lion earlier this month.

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