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This is an archive article published on February 24, 2009

Freida Pinto to star in Woody Allen’s next film

Freida,who’s riding high on the Oscar success of the film,has been roped in to star in Woody Allen’s new flick.

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Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto,who’s riding high on the Oscar success of the film,has been roped in to star in Woody Allen’s new flick.

In an interview to U.S. morning news programme ‘Today’,the 24-year-old star credited director Danny Boyle for landing a role in three-time Oscar winner Allen’s new venture.

“Yes,it’s up (begins) in July (09). So thank you,Danny Boyle,for helping me take off,” the ‘Daily Express’ quoted her as saying.

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Slumdog Millionaire swept the Oscar by winning 8 awards including the Best Film.

AR Rahman walked away with two awards for Best Original Score.

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