'So proud of you!' Freida Pinto congratulates ex boyfriend Dev Patel on Oscar nod

Actor Dev Patel's former girlfriend, actress Freida Pinto has congratulated him on earning an Academy Award nomination this year.

The 32-year-old actress took to social media to give a shout-out to Dev, who has been nominated in the best actor in a supporting role category for Lion in 2017 Oscars.

Sharing a black-and-white picture of Dev, Freida wrote on Instagram, "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."

Former flames, Dev and Freida met on the sets of the Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire and started dating after that.

The couple split amicably after a six-year-long relationship in December 2014.