Dev Patel Discusses Bond Girl Rumors Involving Freida Pinto

<p><br /> Dev Patel reckons his girlfriend and Slumdog Millionaire co-star Freida Pinto would have been amazing as the next Bond girl.<br /> </p><p><br /> The 24-year-old actress was rumoured to have a part in Bond 23, the next 007 film, which has now been put on hold due to financial problems within MGM.<br /> </p><p><br /> However Dev says: "That was quite a big rumour I think. The last I spoke to her, I don't think there's much to that rumour at all. But I think it's quite flattering. She was pleased to have heard of it."<br /> </p><p><br /> But while Dev was happy to talk about Bond rumours, he was staying tight lipped about his relationship with Freida.<br /> </p><p><br /> The actor has just celebrated his 20th birthday and when asked what his girlfriend bought him, he merely said: "That's something for me to know. A little secret."<br /> </p><p><br /> Dev has just finished filming The Last Airbender which is directed by M Night Shymalan and is due for release in August.<br /> </p>