Making India Proud! OneIndia.com’s Prathibha Chandra has compiled this report on Bollywood stars who have acted in Hollywood Films…
The 'East meets West' connection today seems to have soared up high in the air. After many years of great movies and stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, why is it that only now Hollywood is taking notice of the glamorous Bollywood world?
Could it be the beauty that some of the newcomers possess, a la Aishwarya Rai? Or is it the strong culture and family values which pervade a certain innocence Hollywood no longer seems to maintain? Or is it merely the fact that they want a change?
Here’s a glance at some of the Bolly stars who’ve taken Holly by storm…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Provoked, Pink Panther 2, Mistress Of Spices, Bride And Prejudice): Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not only well-known for her beauty in the West, she proved her acting skills with a stunning performance as a victim of domestic violence in Provoked. She was also praised for her roles in her other movies too.
Priyanka Chopra (Baywatch): After hit TV series Quantico Priyanka is all set to make her Hollywood debut with the film, Baywatch. The sultry siren is playing a sexy villain, Victoria Leeds, in this flick, opposite to Dwayne Johnson. Let's hope Piggy Chops makes it bigger in Hollywood!
Deepika Padukone (xXx: Return of Xander Cage): One of the top actresses of today, Deepika Padukone is stepping big, globally. Her debut venture with Vin Diesel has raised her star-status sky-high. Adding yet another feather in her cap, Deepika is now featured among Vanity Fair's pick of Hollywood's Next Generation. Wow!
Amitabh Bachchan (The Great Gatsby): The ‘Baap of Bollywood' Amitabh Bachchan, with a career spanning four decades, called the ‘one-man industry' in his time, also a successful TV anchor of Kaun Banega Crorepati, going Hollywood way, seems just an another needed wing for all his achievements. Calling it ‘just a friendly gesture', Amitji played a cameo in his first Hollywood feature alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
Anil Kapoor (Mission Impossible 4, Slumdog Millionaire): The famous 24 series star Anil Kapoor is Bollywood's ‘Shaan'. Going global was just what he needed to enhance his evergreen filmy career. As a sleazy anchor of a television show in Slumdog, Anil grabbed the attention of the people of the West.
Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi, Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man): From television to Hollywood, Irrfan's journey is unbelievable. Irrfan, known for his natural acting skills in Bollywood, is a bundle of talent and excellence and one of the best exports to Hollywood. Who says he is an underrated actor in Bollywood? Just look!
Anupam Kher (Bend It Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook): The Saaransh actor Anupam Kher is not at all a new face in Hollywood. With more than 10 Hollywood films in his kitty, Anupam Kher's role as Dr. Patel in the Silver Linings Playbook, alongside Hollywood giants Robert de Niro and Bradley Cooper in key roles was just another added dignity.
Whatever it is, this Bolly-Holly bondage is growing stronger and stronger day by day.
Sourced from: oneindia.com / filmibeat.com