It’s finally time when Hollywood turns around and looks at Bollywood. Stars are making it big and getting appreciated for their work and talent. No more small roles in the background but leads that make our stars the heart throbs of the world. Priyanka Chopra is by far the most successful out there, but here are the other Indians or actors of Indian origin who have been much loved out in the west.
1. Deepika Padukone
Deepika
Deepika Padukone is in news nowadays for her recent work in the Hollywood movie XXX The Return of Xander Cage. Her work has been highly appreciated in this movie and this is just the starting for her dynamic career in Hollywood.
2. Om Puri
Living legend
No one can doubt on the acting skills of Om Puri. He is one of the best actors in Bollywood and has done many international films. Some of the remarkable films in which he has shown his skills are City of Joy, East is East and Ghost and the Darkness and more recently The Hundred Foot Journey.
Kal Penn Hello Kumar
Everyone loved Harold and Kumar, but who played Kumar in it? Surprisingly, Kal Penn, an Indian actor made us laugh playing Kumar in this film. He has also appeared in How I Met Your Mother and is one of the most popular Indian faces in Hollywood.
Irrfan Khan Mr. perfect
The only Khan of the Bollywood who has shown the glitters of genuine acting in many Hollywood films. Some films of him are unforgettable like, Life of Pi, New York, I Love You, A Mighty Heart, The Namesake and Slumdog Millionaire. Born actor, Irrfan Khan.
- Dev Patel
Slumdog Millionaire
The guy who played the main role in Slumdog Millionaire, Dev Patel is carving his own personality in the Hollywood race with flamboyance. Currently, he is working for another film, The Lion that is still in making.
Mallika Sherawat Beauty with elegance
Mallika has created a buzz in Hollywood with her acting in the films like The Myth, Politics of Love and the verge film ‘Hisss’. Yeah OK, she wasn’t that successful but you can’t take away the fact that she did go out there and people know of her.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Goddess of beauty
Crowned as the most beautiful woman in the world, Aishwarya Rai has worked in Hollywood films like, The Pink Panther 2 and The Last Legion. She is also a has been who didn’t fare particularly well in Hollywood but her PR has done a great job of making it seem like she was a big thing.
Anil Kapoor Man of honor
Anil Kapoor, the ‘Jhakaas’ guy did his first international role in Slumdog Millionaire for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance. Then he did a silly role in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, but he is a well known face as well.
Author’s Name: Pranay Gautam
