Hotel Mumbai First Look: Dev Patel’s Next Is Based On 26/11 Attack

Hotel Mumbai traces the true events that took place during the devastating 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Dev Patel in a still from Hotel Mumbai. (Photo Courtesy: Arclight Films)

Indian origin British actor Dev Patel, who is earning applauds for his critically-acclaimed film Lion is already shooting for his next film, Hotel Mumbai which is based on 26/11 terror attacks on the west coast metropolis.

Arclight Films released the first look of Dev Patel, who, it appears is playing the role of a Sikh in the film.

Dev Patel in a still from Hotel Mumbai. (Photo Courtesy: Arclight Films)

Dev spoke about why he chose to do this film.

When I decided to do the story on Taj, we looked past the colour and skin of the characters...(and focused on) how some of the staff went over and above to protect their guests in times of terror.

Dev Patel, Actor

Aside from Patel, who is also the executive producer of the film, the cast includes Armie Hammer, Anupam Kher (Bend it Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) and Nazanin Boniadi (Homeland, Iron-Man).

The film is helmed by Australian director Anthony Maras.

(With inputs from IANS, The Indian Express)