1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Former Mis World is acclaimed for her remarkable performances in Indian films, she pursued a career in the West through music before gaining widespread fame for her role as Alex Parrish in the American crime drama series Quantico (2015-18). In Hollywood, the actress portrayed the role of an antagonist in the 2017 film Baywatch and later starred in A Kid Like Jake (2018).
2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
After winning the coveted Miss World title in 1994, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan became a highly sought-after actress in the Indian film industry, and she continues to remain a prominent star. Showcasing her global appeal, she has moved seamlessly between Bollywood and Hollywood and appeared in several English-language films.
3. Irrfan Khan
Celebrated for his depth, versatility, and compelling screen presence, the late Indian actor Irrfan Khan marked his international debut with Asif Kapadia’s The Warrior in 2001. He gained global recognition in Mira Nair’s 2006 film The Namesake and achieved international fame in Danny Boyle’s 2008 Oscar-winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.
4. Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone made her stunning debut in the Hindi film industry in 2008 with Om Shanti Om, starring opposite Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan. With an impressive 17-year career, she is one of the most popular leading stars in India. She debuted in Hollywood with Vin Diesel’s action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage.
5. Anupam Kher
Beyond India, he made a mark in Hollywood with Gurinder Chadha’s Bend it Like Beckham (2002) and later collaborated with her on Bride and Prejudice (2004), a Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
His diverse roles spanned the Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2012), directed by David O. Russell, the Kumail Nanjiani vehicle The Big Sick (2017), and the action thriller Hotel Mumbai (2018). Kher has also showcased his acting prowess in dramas such as New Amsterdam (2018-2023) and the Netflix original series Sense8 (2015-2018).
6. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, a Bollywood star for over five decades, made his Hollywood debut in the role of Meyer Wolfsheim, a Jewish businessman, in a brief but impactful appearance in Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film, The Great Gatsby.
7. Freida Pinto
Born and raised in India, she quickly expanded her portfolio with projects including Miral (2010), Trishna (2011), Immortals (2011), Desert Dancer (2014), and the hugely successful Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).
8. Alia Bhatt
She made her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone (2023) on Netflix, sharing the screen with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in a film directed by Tom Harper. In 2021, Bhatt signed with the international talent agency WME.
9.Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor gained international recognition for his role in the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and Mission Impossible : Ghost protocol film.
10.Naseeruddin Shah
Shah has also starred in international projects, such as Monsoon Wedding in 2001 and a Hollywood adaptation of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in 2003 (co-starring Sean Connery), where he played Captain Nemo.
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