An Oscar Nominated Star Is Heading To Dubai Next Week

Internationally renowned actor and humanitarian, Dev Patel is set to be the guest of honour at the Chivas Icons event on May 2. The event was launched in order to recognise and celebrate individuals in The Gulf, who not only make a difference themselves but also inspire others to Win The Right Way. Dev Patel will be honoured for his humanitarian work with the #LionHeart campaign. 

And he’s come a long way

Dev Patel first graced our screens on the UK show ‘Skins’ in 2007. Since then, the Screen Actors Guild Award winner has starred in Blockbuster hits such ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, and more recently, the Oscar-winning ‘Lion.’ For those who haven’t seen the movie – and therefore don’t know what it feels to be plunged into emotional turmoil for 120 minutes, the story is based on the true story of a child who goes missing in India. From the success of the film, the #LionHeart campaign was inspired, which supports three charities that target Indian children as well as others around the world. 

Dev Patel said: “The ideal of sharing success resonates strongly with me.  Success is not something that’s handed to you on a plate. It takes hard work, many sacrifices and years to achieve and, in my own experience, it wouldn’t be possible without the support of family, friends and collaborators along the way. 

“I am grateful for my life and the success I have enjoyed. I don’t have to worry about where I’m going to sleep; when I’m going to eat or how I’m going to protect myself.  I have the freedom to make my own choices and choose my path in life.  Unfortunately, this is not the case for millions of children in India and around the world.  For this reason, I want to help others by telling culturally diverse stories that educate and shed light on the human condition. True success means using your own to help others who don’t have a voice or the freedom we take for granted. This is what Win the Right Way means to me. It shows that success is better shared and is a force for good.”