Oscar host Jimmey Kimmel lifted Sunny Pawar up as Rafiki holds up Simba in the film The Lion King
Lion's Saroo Brierley said, "Dev was the perfect fit, he is the right actor to exemplify and embody me"
Lion's Saroo Brierley said, "If ever a Hindi film is made, Shah Rukh Khan can do it. I am a fan of Hindi films and one of my favourites is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
"So proud of you, Dev! A fine example of what hard work, focus, humility and crazy amazing talent rewards one with. Long time coming, so well deserved," Freida wrote on Instagram