Reports keep surfacing of a love affair between Slumdog Millionaire stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto. The two have denied any romantic relationship, contrary to photos popping up of them out together. But, now, Dev’s mom is speaking out and reveals some interesting information.

During a new interview, his 45-year-old mom, Anita, says about her son that “Life can’t get better for him. First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them. Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her.”

Dev was spotted last week in Israel having a romantic lunch with Freida, who’s currently filming on location for director Julian Schnabel’s latest project, Miral.