Freida Pinto: Growing up in India made me want to star in a Christmas movie

Freida Pinto (Alan D West/PA)

Freida Pinto has said it was her childhood growing up in India that made her always want to take part in a Christmas movie.

The Slumdog Millionaire actress said celebrating the festive season in a warm climate meant she had to find seasonal cheer in classic holiday films and songs, and she always dreamed of being part of one.