Bollywood Actresses Who Made It Big in Hollywood
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the most successful Indian actors in Hollywood. She starred in the American series Quantico from 2015 to 2018. Her Hollywood films include Baywatch (2017), Isn't It Romantic (2019), The Matrix Resurrections (2021) and Love Again (2023). She also led the spy series Citadel.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was one of the earliest Bollywood stars to appear in international films. Her Hollywood projects include Bride & Prejudice (2004), The Mistress of Spices (2005) and The Pink Panther 2 (2009). She helped introduce Indian actors to Western cinema audiences.
Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut in the action film xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) opposite Vin Diesel. The film introduced her to global audiences and became a major international release for an Indian actress.
National Award winning actress Tabu appeared in Hollywood projects like The Namesake (2006) directed by Mira Nair and Ang Lee’s Life of Pi (2012). Her performances were praised globally.
Veteran star Dimple Kapadia appeared in Christopher Nolan’s sci fi thriller Tenet (2020). Her powerful role in the film surprised audiences and marked her entry into Hollywood cinema.
These actresses proved that talent has no boundaries. From global series to international films, they expanded their careers and represented Indian cinema on the world stage.