3 Bollywood Actors Who Made it Big in Hollywood
By: Global Indian
Tags: Bollywood, Actors, Hollywood, Indian Actors, News

The Bollywood industry is an ocean in itself and it has become one of the huge film industries in India and internationally. Bollywood has garnered many talented actors and actresses who have made a huge impact on Indian audiences. Among these actors, many artists have not only made a strong presence in Bollywood but also in Hollywood.

Now, as Hollywood opened their doors for International talents, Indian actors have paved the way for themselves to star in Hollywood films or TV series and set a new benchmark for the talents back home.

Although it is not so easy for Indian artists to make it big internationally, many artists have gained some meaty roles to make a lasting impression on international audiences. Several big stars like Irfan Khan, Amitabh Bachan, Dimple Kapadia, and Aishwarya Rai have had their stint in Hollywood films. They have impressed international audiences with their stellar performances. In recent years, a lot of young talent has stepped into the Hollywood scene and made heads turn with their acting skills.

In this article, we bring you three Bollywood actors who built their international careers through Hollywood films and have become well-known globally for their performances.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra has been in the Indian film industry for the past 18 years and has climbed the ladder of success with her hard work and grit. Her entry to Bollywood happened after she won the Miss World title in 2000. She made her Bollywood debut with the film “Hero: Love Story of a Spy” and went on to star in several hit Hindi films over the years. Priyanka made a mark in the Hindi film industry through her acting skills and charm. In her long career, she not only starred in movies but also produced regional films and delved into music as a singer. After having a successful Bollywood career, she started venturing into the international scene. Even though she struggled to find lead roles initially, she bagged a lead role in an English TV series, the NBC drama — Quantico. In fact, she was the first Indian actor to play the lead role in NBC, and from then on Priyanka Chopra has never looked back on her Hollywood journey.

Ali Faisal

Ali Faisal has been nothing but a surprise package for the movie-buffs in India. A boy from Lucknow who acted in theatre productions during his school and college days made his debut with a cameo in ‘3 Idiots.’ His appearance as Joy Lobo in ‘3 Idiots’ starring the bigwigs like Amir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, made a good impression on the audience. He went on to star in several Bollywood films and TV series. Later, he made a significant move towards Hollywood and shocked audiences by bagging a role in the Fast and Furious 7. Through his debut, Ali Faisal began an impressive journey in Hollywood with several noteworthy films.

Freida Pinto

Frieda Pinto, a model from Mumbai, went on to set a strong footing in Hollywood with her debut “Slumdog Millionaire.” From appearing and modeling in TV advertisements to starring in Slumdog Millionaire, Pinto had a remarkable transition in her career. If it was not for Slumdog Millionaire and BAFTA-nomination, it wouldn’t have been easy for her to step into the international scene. Fortunately, her debut got her recognition which fueled her Hollywood career. Freida Pinto has since starred in several Hollywood movies like You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.