When we think of Bollywood actors in Hollywood movies, big names like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Irrfan Khan, and Anupam Kher are sure to crop up. But do you know there are many Bollywood actors who have quietly made a place for themselves in Hollywood? They might not have bagged very glamorous roles, but they have proved themselves. So, let’s shine the spotlight on these lesser-known Bollywood actors who are making waves in Hollywood.

1. Ishaan Khatter

Ishaan Khatter is the newest Bollywood actor making it big in Hollywood. He made his Hollywood debut with Susanne Bier’s Netflix series, The Perfect Couple. Starring alongside Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, and Liev Schreiber, Ishaan was seen in this mystery thriller based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel of the same name. Given his ability to bring depth and charm to his characters, Ishaan’s role adds an interesting twist to this thriller.

2. Randeep Hooda

Praised for his acting prowess, Randeep Hooda made his acting debut in the action-filled Extraction. He played the role of Saju Rav, a retired Lieutenant Colonel who later became the Head of Security for Ovi Mahajan. With his knack for lending gravity and authenticity to his characters, Hooda was highly praised for his performance.

3. Nimrat Kaur

After receiving global acclaim for The Lunchbox, Nimrat Kaur got her chance to shine in Hollywood and so she did. She has been a part of the American espionage thriller series Homeland. She also appeared in the second season of the science fiction series The Wayward Pines. Going from a quiet Mumbai housewife in The Lunchbox to an intergalactic strategist is no small feat, but Kaur makes it look effortless.

4. Adil Hussain

The powerhouse of talent, Adil Hussain is one of those actors who can do more with a single glance than others can with pages of dialogue. You’ve seen him in English Vinglish, but did you know he was also in Life of Pi and The Reluctant Fundamentalist? He has proven that Bollywood actors can seamlessly blend into the Hollywood world.

5. Huma Qureshi

The Gangs Of Wasseypur fame was offered an opportunity to work in an American post-apocalyptic zombie heist film, Army of the Dead. When director Zack Snyder watched her work, he was quite impressed by her talent and decided to cast her in the film. Even though Huma’s role as Geeta Ranjan was quite short, it was pivotal to the plot making her an integral part of the film.

6. Dimple Kapadia

One of the most successful actors in the Indian film industry, Dimple Kapadia made her Hollywood debut in 2020 with the sci-fi action thriller Tenet. She played the role of Priya Singh, an Indian arms trafficker and member of the tenet. Director Christopher Nolan was quite impressed with her performance and that’s reason enough to watch her performance.

7. Purab Kohli

After winning hearts in Rock On!! and Awarapan, Purab Kohli made his Hollywood debut with the Netflix science fiction drama series Sense8. Kohli was in a key supporting role in this Netflix series that aired from 2015 to 2018. Later, he also appeared in The Matrix Resurrections in 2021.

So the next time you’re scrolling Netflix, remember to look out for these Bollywood actors in Hollywood movies.

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