Freida Pinto: 'Dev Patel web chats are a tease'

Freida Pinto has said that she and boyfriend Dev Patel stay in touch with video chats on Skype.

The Slumdog Millionaire stars are often apart because Patel lives in the UK and Pinto frequently travels for her acting commitments.

Speaking about Skype to InStyle, Pinto said: "We use it a lot - and we hate it as well! It's like a tease.

"I also feel it's this pressure, 'Oh my God, he's seeing me after two weeks, I hope my hair is okay'. It's just hideous. I think even the most beautiful person looks stupid on Skype."

Pinto added: "I'm kind of conflicted between London and New York. I love London a lot, it's one of my favourite cities in the world. But I would love to experience New York as well - and I guess now is the time to do it."

The actress has previously admitted that her long-distance relationship with Patel is "a challenge" but also insisted that the couple make time for each other.

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