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Danny Boyle's dad weeps watching his Bafta success

London, Feb 10 (ANI): English director Danny Boyle's father Patrick was so overjoyed to see his son picking awards at the BAFTA, that he cried with joy.

For the proud father, Danny making a special mention of him while picking up seven awards for his movie Slumdog Millionaire left him feeling ecstatic.

"The wiring in my dad's house blew overnight and it's a big shout out to everyone who helped him get the extension cable in so he could watch this," the Mirror quoted Danny as telling the celebrity audience.

Patrick, 88, from Radcliffe, Gtr Manchester, revealed the power actually blew over a week ago.

"It was just a nice way to let me know he was thinking of me," he stated.

Frank, a retired power station worker, added: "I went to see Slumdog Millionaire in the cinema. I thought it was great, and I suppose after all these awards it must be." (ANI)

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