Bollywood stars who made a mark in the West: Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and more
We have curated a list of actors who are not only big names in Bollywood but also big names in Hollywood. The actors have worked in several films and have received a lot of praise and recognition. Meet the stars in the story below.
New Delhi: Prominent actors of Bollywood are not only limited to India and Hindi cinemas, but they have also ruled the Western film industry. With their hard work and dedication, they have made their names in the prominent film industry, Hollywood.
So, we have made a list of stars from the Hindi film industry who not only made it into Hollywood but also made their mark in the West. So let’s dive inside to know which celebrities went global and earned recognition internationally.
Bollywood actors who made it into Hollywood
1. Aishwarya Rai
Miss World Aishwarya Rai has proved herself not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. She has worked in several western movies such as Mistress Of Spices, The Last Legion, The Pink Panther 2, Bride and Prejudice, and Provoked, among others.
2. Priyanka Chopra
Another Miss World from India, Priyanka Chopra, has also gained a lot of fame from Hollywood. She started her career with the American television series Quantico, which became a major milestone in her career. After this, she released a single,' In My City', and after this, she got several projects, including Baywatch, Citadel, and Love Again. She was last seen in Heads of State, which was released on Amazon Prime Video on July 2.
3. Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan also made a mark in Hollywood in 2013 with a movie titled The Great Gatsby. In the movie, he played the role of an underworld businessman and impressed everyone with his acting. American actor and film producer Leonardo DiCaprio was very much amazed by his acting and praised him a lot.
4. Anil Kapoor
Mr India actor Anil Kapoor has also worked in several Hollywood movies and has left a lasting impression. He first worked in Slumdog Millionaire, and after this, he appeared in films like Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol and the action drama series 24.
5. Irrfan Khan
Hindi Medium actor Irrfan Khan has also gained a lot of name and fame in Hollywood. He was first seen in The Warrior, which also won a BAFTA, and then he appeared in Slumdog Millionaire and did a great job. After that, he did several other films like Life of Pi, The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World, and Inferno.
There are several other actors who did an amazing work in the Hollywood, including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi, Randeep Hooda, Om Puri, Nasseruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, and Anupam Kher, among others.