Unlike other Bollywood stars who aim and long for Hollywood projects, but keep Mumbai as their base clinging on to Bollywood films, The 24-year-old Slumdog Millionaire actress, Freida Pinto has moved to New York to concentrate on her Hollywood career. Not that her move has been too hasty or unplanned. The gorgeous actress has already been signed by Woody Allen for his next film where she will star alongside Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas.

And also, the gal is making her presence felt on the international front dazzling at major events. Recently, she was spotted at the Chanel show in Paris Fashion Week where she outdid her fellow front row occupants supermodels Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer. She was was the centre of attention in a white draped cocktail dress with a black layered chain detail and black stilettos.

The Mumbai native, had earlier confessed to getting star struck despite now being a celebrity in her own right, with the stupendous success of her debut film which went on to win eight Academy awards.

Slumdog Millionaire" catapulted her to Hollywood and now actress Freida Pinto is in the league of actresses vying to be the new Bond girl.

Freida was invited to a screen test for the next spy adventure, reports thesun.co.uk.

The 24-year-old actress was apparently first spotted by producers during the casting for "Quantum of Solace" - the 22nd Bond film released last year.

"Freida came to the attention of the Bond team when they were casting 'Quantum of Solace'. She was too young at the time to have a part as a love interest for a secret agent. But she has blossomed into an incredibly stunning young woman and would look perfect on Daniel Craig's arm," a source said.

The chances of the actress' participation in the film seem strong as executive producer of the film Barbara Broccoli is eager to cast her.

"Danny Boyle is favourite to take the helm of the next movie which would increase Freida's chances of a starring role," added the source.

If Freida is lucky enough to bag the role of a Bond girl, it would be her next international project after the Woody Allen movie that she has been signed up for.

Freida Pinto has been cast in a film from a legendary Hollywood director on the heels of her breakout performance in the Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

According to Variety, the 24-year-old Indian-born beauty will join Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, and Josh Brolin in an upcoming untitled project from filmmaker Woody Allen

"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto, who recently broke up with her boyfriend of four years Rohan Antao, may have secretly married her ex two years back.

'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto is reportedly secretly married to her beau Rohan Antao. Who knew?! Apparently Pinto was "engaged" to him, but called off the engagement last week. But Britain's Daily Telegraph alleges that the couple actually wed in Goa, India in 2007. They kept their marriage under wraps because it gave Pinto a greater chance of winning film roles. They were right about that! And her presence at the Academy Awards later this month is proof. Now that her movie career has blossomed, she's considering filing for divorce because she doesn't have time for a relationship. A source tells the publication, "Freida and Rohan fell in love at college and were extremely close. They were great together. The marriage was an impulsive decision and both of them went to a designer to get the gown made. "Rohan was with her throughout her years as an actress when she was not at all famous. He supported her during the filming of Slumdog and the pair even celebrated the film's success at the Toronto Film Festival together last year. "However, she just stopped calling him around the time of the Golden Globes awards, when the film started to make waves internationally. He is completely shocked at being dumped and is heartbroken." Guess it's true when they fame changes you. Maybe she just fell out of love? Does your opinion of her change now that you know she was secretly married?