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She rose to stardom with her film debut in the Oscar-winning crime drama Slumdog Millionaire in 2008.
And on Saturday, Freida Pinto slipped into promo mode when she hit the red carpet for the premiere of Disney Junior’s new animated series Mira, Royal Detective in the Burbank neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The mystery-adventure, inspired by Indian culture and customs, is geared towards a preschooler audience.
Golden: Freida Pinto, 35, attended the premiere of Disney Junior’s new animated series Mira, Royal Detective in the Burbank neighborhood of Los Angeles on Saturday
Opting for an Indian-inspired look, Pinto, 35, struck a number of poses on the red carpet in a gold floral full-length dress.
The upper-portion hugged her toned figure with a solid gold design while the bottom half hung loosely with flashes of brown, green, red, orange and white.
The Mumbai, India native also added an extra layer with a matching full-length jacket with big lapels.
She rounded out the ensemble with a couple of large necklaces and her long raven tresses pulled back off her face in a stylish ponytail and a part in the middle.
Eye-catching: Pinto opted for an Indian-inspired look in a gold floral dress
Shining star: The Mumbai, India native rounded out the ensemble with a couple of large necklaces and her long raven tresses pulled back off her face in a stylish ponytail
Set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, Mira, Royal Detective introduces viewers to a brave and resourceful girl named Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective, according to Disney’s d23.com.
Along with her friend Prince Neel, cousin Priya, and mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira sets out on mystery-solving adventures that highlight and encourage critical thinking and deductive reasoning.
Pinto voices the character of Queen Shanti, the person who appointed Mira to be the Royal Detective.
Each episode of the show, created for children ages two through seven, is comprised of two 11-minute stories that incorporates authentic Indian fashion, food, art and language.
Geared for kids: The show, created for children ages two through seven, is comprised of two 11-minute stories that incorporates authentic Indian fashion, food, art and language
Queen Bee: Pinto voices the character of Queen Shanti, the person who appoints Mira to be the Royal Detective.
Along with Pinto, the characters are voiced by some of the most talented actors in the industry.
16-year-old newcomer Leela Ladnier stars as the voice of Mira.
The cast also includes the likes of Kal Penn, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Hannah Simone, Jameela Jamil, Aparna Nancherla, Aparna Nancherla, Aasif Mandvi, Karan Soni, Maulik Pancholy, Sarayu Blue, Sarita Choudhury, Roshni Edwards, Kamran Lucas, Karan Brar, Parvesh Cheena and Sonal Shah.
Mira, Royal Detective, which has already been green-lit for a second season, will premiere in the US on March 20.
Mentoring: Pinto also shared the spotlight with 16-year-old newcomer Leela Ladnier, who voices Mira in the animated series
Moving forward: The animated series has already been green-lit for a second season; Pinto and Ladnier were also joined by co-star Utkarsh Ambudkar
Landing soon: Mira, Royal Detective will premiere in the US on March 20; Pinto is pictured with Hari Kondabolu, Leela Ladnier, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Karan Soni
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