We can’t help but think back to some famous people who helped open doors for us in Hollywood as Alia Bhatt prepares to make her Hollywood debut in Heart Of Stone alongside Gal Gadot. Internationally renowned Bollywood actors include Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan, and Priyanka Chopra, among others. Here is a list of 9 Bollywood actors who played significant parts in Hollywood films, which makes us feel like we can burst with pride.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
An important international icon is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The diva has established herself in Hollywood films in addition to her work in Bollywood. In the 2009 sequel The Pink Panther 2, Aishwarya portrayed Sonia Solandres, the film’s main antagonist. She was The Tornado, a well-known international burglar. She also made appearances in other Hollywood productions, including Mistress Of Spices and The Last Legion.
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, the Shehenshah of Bollywood, made his Hollywood debut in The Great Gatsby. Meyer Wolfsheim, a Jewish gangster, was the persona he played. Carey Mulligan, Toby Maguire, and Leonardo DiCaprio also starred in the movie. Both the audience and DiCaprio himself praised Amitabh for his performance.
Irrfan Khan
A Mighty Heart and The Darjeeling Limited marked the late actor Irrfan Khan’s entry into the Hollywood film industry. He starred opposite Tabu in Mira Nair’s The Namesake in 2006. Additionally, he made cameos in films like Inferno, Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man, Slumdog Millionaire, and Life of Pi. Irrfan portrayed the role of Pi Patel’s adult self in the movie Life of Pi.
Om Puri
Om Puri has contributed to films in Pakistani, British, and Bollywood. The late actor starred in Gandhi, an Academy Award-winning film directed by Richard Attenborough. Furthermore, he played the important part of Hazari Pal in Roland Joffe’s play City of Joy. The seasoned performer also appeared in the films Code 46 by Michael Winterbottom, East Is East by Damien O’Donnell, and The Hundred-Foot Journey by Lasse Hallström in addition to Mike Nichols’ Charlie Wildon’s War.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra went on to work in Hollywood films after leaving a lasting impression in Bollywood. The actress first appeared in the ABC dramatisation of the suspense series Quantico. She portrayed the main character Alex Parrish in the play. In Baywatch, the Desi girl co-starred with Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron as the main antagonist. She also starred alongside Liam Hemsworth, Rebel Wilson, and Adam DeVine in Todd Strauss-Schulson’s romantic comedy Isn’t It Romantic. Several Hollywood productions, including Text For You, Citadel, and Matrix 4, will feature PeeCee in the near future.
Naseeruddin Shah
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen featured Naseeruddin Shah as one of the main superheroes. He took on the persona of Indian pirate Captain Nemo, the master of the Nautilus. He was hired in 1899 to become a member of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The seasoned actor was featured in The Great New in addition to The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Dimple Kapadia
In Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, Dimple Kapadia portrayed Priya, an Indian arms dealer. Kenneth Branagh, an actor and director, said of her part in “Tenet,” “She’s got a really smashing part. According to a report by The Hindu, “I know that our master director, Mr. Nolan, was thrilled with her and that by the time they finished working together, our leading man, John David Washington, was completely in love with her.
Randeep Hooda
Extraction, Randeep Hooda’s first international film, was released on Netflix in 2020. Chris Hemsworth and David Harbour both appeared in the movie. Saju, played by Randeep, was a high-octane action character. Both viewers and critics praised the actor.
Gulshan Grover
The main antagonist in The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo was Gulshan Grover. He took on the role of Buldeo, Mowgli’s uncle, who wants to kill him and inherit his late brother’s wealth. Along with his Bollywood endeavours, Gulshan was one of the first actors to gain recognition abroad.
Dhanush
A well-known name in the South Indian film industry is Dhanush. In fact, over the years, the actor has even established a name for himself in Hindi film. It is not surprising at all that Dhanush has received credit for his work on numerous international projects. The actor most recently appeared as Avik San in the critically acclaimed Netflix film The Grey Man. The actor Dhanush truly delivered action, charisma, and acting in one go in his brief role. Fortunately, Insider reports that Dhanush and Ryan Gosling will both be back for the franchise’s upcoming sequels.