14 Indian actors who participated in famous Hollywood films: Deepika Padukone, Ali Fazal, Irrfan Khan

Alia Bhatt recently played an important role in the Hollywood film Heart of Stone, sharing the screen with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. However, this is not the first time that an Indian artist, especially from Hindi cinema, has played a big role in Hollywood. Personalities like Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan have previously made notable impressions on international screens. Bollywood talents are constantly demonstrating their skills on the global stage, highlighting the industry’s lasting influence on the international film scene.

Meet 14 Bollywood actors who have worked in famous Hollywood films

1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a global icon. She caught the attention of British director Gurinder Chadha, who cast her in the film Pride and Prejudice. The actress has also worked in Doug Leffler’s The Last Legion, The Pink Panther 2, and Mistress of Spices.

2. Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan, the actor who is known for his brilliance, began his journey in Hollywood with films like A Mighty Heart and The Darjeeling Limited. It is worth noting that in 2006, he took on the lead role alongside Tabu in the film The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair. His influential presence has extended to blockbusters such as Slumdog Millionaire, 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World, Life of Pi, and Inferno.

3. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone entered Hollywood with the role of Serena Unger in XXX: Return of Xander Cage starring Vin Diesel. The film was a huge hit at the box office across the globe, not only garnering the actress plaudits but also establishing her presence in international markets.

4. Amitabh Bachchan

The legendary Amitabh Bachchan, known as the Shaheenshah of Bollywood, made his Hollywood debut in the film The Great Gatsby. Portraying the character of Jewish gangster Meyer Wolfsheim, alongside stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan, Amitabh received applause from the audience and even received appreciation from DiCaprio himself for his stellar performance.

5. Ali Fadl

Ali Fazal’s Bollywood path is a mixture of triumphs and challenges. It is also unfolding on the international stage with high-profile Hollywood projects. He appeared on screen in Fast and Furious 7 and took on the lead role in Victoria and Abd alongside Judi Dench. More recently, he embarked on Death on the Nile, a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express, based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name.

6. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra plays Alex Parrish in ABC’s thriller Quantico. She then flipped the script as the main antagonist in Baywatch alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. She has spiced up her Hollywood journey, starring in Todd Strauss-Schulson’s Isn’t It Romantic with Liam Hemsworth, Rebel Wilson, and Adam Devine, and Love Again opposite Sam Heughan. She is currently preparing for exciting heads of state.

7. Randeep Hooda

Randeep Hooda entered international cinema with the 2020 Netflix film Extraction. The film also had Chris Hemsworth and David Harbor in prominent roles.

8. Dimple Kapadia

Dimple Kapadia played an important role in Christopher Nolan’s film Tenet. The film was released in 2020 and starred Robert Pattison, Elizabeth Debicki, and John David Washington in prominent roles.

9. Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher has performed brilliantly in films like Silver Linings Playbook with Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. He also did a good job in Gerard Butler’s The Headhunter’s Calling. Besides Hollywood, he left his mark in British films such as Bend It Like Beckham and Pride and Prejudice.

10. Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor achieved international fame with his role in Danny Boyle’s film Slumdog Millionaire. Moreover, he portrayed the villain in Tom Cruise’s action-packed movie, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

11. Tapu

Tabu took on the lead role in director Mira Nair’s Indian-American drama, The Namesake. She also appeared in Ang Lee’s survival drama, Life of Pi, in 2012.

12. Naseer al-Din Shah

Naseeruddin Shah played one of the main superheroes in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, where he played Captain Nemo, an Indian pirate and captain of the ship Nautilus. In 1899, he was recruited to join the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Aside from his role in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, the seasoned actor also appeared in The Great New Wonderful.

13. Umm Puri

The late Om Puri was among the few of his generation to make the crossing. He appeared in Richard Attenborough’s famous film Gandhi and has appeared in films such as City of Joy, Wolf, The Ghost and the Darkness, War and, most notably, The Hundred-Foot Journey alongside Helen Mirren.

14. Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi has taken on important roles in international projects, including Son of the Pink Panther, the waterborne disaster drama, and the political thriller The Reluctant Fundamentalist, among others.