“Lion” is based on the real life memoir of Saroo Brierley titled ‘A Long Way Home’ and he took six months to prepare for the role which he believes is a career-defining part for him.
Talking about his role in the Garth Davis-directed drama, Patel had told PTI that it felt really good to be recognised.
“The film has opened people to my potential. After ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, it was really hard for me to get quality work. You think it would be easy but it is actually quite a struggle. I felt pigeon-holed.
