Rumors about Dev Patel dating his Slumdog Millionaire co-star Freida Pinto have been confirmed by his mom. Mom reports that Dev Patel is dating Freida Pinto, saying, “Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them. Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her.”

The Dev Patel dating rumors have been swirling for a few days, after Dev Patel and Freida Pinto were photographed during a lunch where they appeared to lean in for a kiss, but Pinto instead put her head on Dev Patel’s shoulder.

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto had previously denied any romantic relationship, but sounds like the dating rumors are true.

Freida Pinto is currently filming on location in Israel; Dev Patel flew to Israel to spend time together.