It is no wonder that nowadays, Hollywood is the best film industry in the world. Anyone who is offered to work in a Hollywood film is thrilled and doesn’t intend to refuse the offer. Indians were delighted when their favorite stars, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, or Deepika Padukone, were offered to work in Hollywood movies.
However, many people forget the times when Hollywood stars appeared in Hindi Cinema films.
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Let’s take a look at some foreign actors who were seen playing some roles in Bollywood movies:
1. Sylvester Stallone – Kambakkht Ishq
Kambakkht Ishq had many Hollywood stars featured in it. One such star was Sylvester Stallone, famous for his role ‘Rocky Balboa’. He appears on the screen to save Simrita, played by Kareena Kapoor. His appearance on the screen delighted the audience as no one was expecting it. This movie had the most numbers of Hollywood actors but still couldn’t make it to the box office superhit list.
2. Brandon Routh – Kambakkht Ishq
The Superman actor Brandon Routh appeared on the screen alongside Akshay Kumar. He was cast as himself, just like Sylvester, and Akshay Kumar played his stunt double. His appearance in the film was highly appreciated. After all, everyone liked him after his Hollywood movie Superman Returns.
3. Ben Kingsley – Teen Patti
Ben Kingsley made his Bollywood debut in the 2010 film Teen Patti alongside the most famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. Ben plays the role of the most renowned mathematician in the world who is impressed by the tactics of an Indian mathematician, played by Amitabh Bachchan.
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4. Barbara Mori – Kites
All of the actors mentioned above were cast for minor or side roles. However, Barbara Mori was recruited as the lead alongside the Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan in the 2010 film. The movie was a flop, but it made Barbara famous across India as well as abroad.
5. Clive Standon – Namaste London
Clive Standon is a famous British actor known for his role in the TV series, The Vikings. He played the role of antagonist in Namaste London. He plays the role of Jasmeet’s boyfriend, played by Katrina Kaif. He is currently playing an essential role in NBC’s Taken.
6. Tiffany Mulheron – Namastey London
Tiffany Mulheron is a Scottish actress, best known for her role in the series Hollyoaks. She plays the role of Imran’s wife in the Bollywood movie. She doesn’t appear throughout the film but has a minor appearance. But, she also played roles in Dark Journey, Lesbian Vampire Killers, and many more.
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7. Christopher B. Duncan – My Name is Khan
My name is Khan is a Bollywood film featuring Shahrukh Khan alongside Kajol as his wife. The movie was shot in the USA. It also features Christopher B. Duncan as President Barack Obama due to his striking resemblance. He gained many roles as a result of his similarity with the president.
8. Sarah Thompson – Raajneeti
Raajneeti was an epic Bollywood film. Its story for phenomenal, and the cast, featured Ranbir Kapoor as Samar and Sarah Thompson as his girlfriend. She is an actress from Canada, best known for her role in the 7th Heaven as Rose. She has also played many vital roles in many different films.
9. Rebecca Breeds – Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a drama film from Bollywood. Farhan Akhtar played the character of Milkha Singh, and he had an Australian coach who had a granddaughter. Rebecca Breeds played the role of the granddaughter. She is known for her roles in Rugby Buckton and many other famous shows.
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10. Lester Speight – International Khiladi
International Khiladi stars Akshay Kumar as the lead actor. Its cast was international, but the most critical international cast member was Lester Speight. He is a retired American Football player and also worked as an actor and a wrestler. He plays the role of a fighter in the movie.
11. Rachel Shelly – Lagaan
Lagaan is an Oscar-nominated movie on cricket. It is one of the best cricket movies ever made. The role of Elizabeth, played by Rachel Shelly, was loved by all. She is a beautiful actress who has had many vital parts in many movies. She is also known for playing Helena Peabody in “The L Word.”
12. Paul Blackthorn – Lagaan
Paul Blackthorn portrays one of the most hated roles in the movie. He played the role of Elizabeth’s brother, an evil British cricket team captain, and started his acting career with commercials. 52 years old, Paul Blackthorn’s net worth is around 3 million dollars.
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13. Toby Stephens – Mangal Panday: The Rising
Mangal Panday: The Rising is a biography about an Indian soldier in the British army. The movie had a great cast, including Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee, and Ameesha Patel. The film also features Toby Stephens as Captain Jhon Willian Gordon, who portrays a friend of Mangal Panday.
14. Marko Zaror – Sultan
Sultan is a wrestling drama film. The film features big names like Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma. In the final round of the competition, the character played by Salman Khan faces off against the character played by Marko Zaror in a legendary showdown. Marko Zaror is a martial artist and an actor from Chile.
15. Alice Patten – Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Bollywood film featuring Aamir Khan and a bunch of other actors. Alice Patten plays the character of Sue McKinley, the granddaughter of Mr. McKinley. She served as a jailer during the Indian independence movement, and her character is an important one in the movie.
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16. Denise Richards – Kambakkht Ishq
The third foreign star in the movie Kambakkht Ishq is Denise Richard, who plays Viraj’s girlfriend. Even though the position was minor, she gained immense popularity among the Indian audience as people loved her opposite their favourite Akshay Kumar. She plays a vital role in Wild Things.
17. Brande Roderick – Out of Control
Out of control is a 2003 Bollywood comedy film. The story of the film made it pretty famous. It shows an Indian man who has an American and an Indian wife. He is crushed between the two of them. The role of the American wife was played by Brande Roderick, known for her appearance in Playboy. She is an actress and model.
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