Did you know these 15 Hollywood artistes are of Indian-origin?

Updated On: 06 August, 2019 10:45 AM IST |

Dev Patel, best known for his film Slumdog Millionaire, had his recent release Hotel Mumbai hit theatres in November, 2019. On his birthday today (April 23), let`s take a deep dive into some of the celebrities of Indian-origin who have earned a name for themselves in Hollywood

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<p><strong>Dev Patel:</strong> The London-born bunny-eared actor has shifted base to the US. Besides Hollywood, he also appeared on the popular TV show, `The Newsroom`. He played the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan in British biographical drama `The Man Who Knew Infinity`. He has bagged an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for `Lion`</p> <p>Notable films: `Lion`, `Slumdog Millionaire`, `The Last Airbender`, `The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel`, `Hotel Mumbai`</p>

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Dev Patel: The London-born bunny-eared actor has shifted base to the US. Besides Hollywood, he also appeared on the popular TV show, `The Newsroom`. He played the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan in British biographical drama `The Man Who Knew Infinity`. He has bagged an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for `Lion`

Notable films: `Lion`, `Slumdog Millionaire`, `The Last Airbender`, `The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel`, `Hotel Mumbai`

<p><strong>M. Night Shyamalan:</strong> The Indian-born screenwriter and filmmaker, M. Night Shyamalan, directed the critically acclaimed and highly successful Bruce Willis starrer `The Sixth Sense`</p> <p>Notable films: `The Sixth Sense`, `Split`, `Unbreakable`</p>

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M. Night Shyamalan: The Indian-born screenwriter and filmmaker, M. Night Shyamalan, directed the critically acclaimed and highly successful Bruce Willis starrer `The Sixth Sense`

Notable films: `The Sixth Sense`, `Split`, `Unbreakable`

<p><strong>Tarsem Singh:</strong> The Punjab-born director Tarsem Singh had worked on music videos, and commercials before foraying into film direction with Jennifer Lopez starrer `The Cell`. He has also directed some big-budget films `Immortals` and `Mirror Mirror`. Pic/AFP</p> <p>Notable films: `Immortals`, `Mirror Mirror`, `The Cell`</p>

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Tarsem Singh: The Punjab-born director Tarsem Singh had worked on music videos, and commercials before foraying into film direction with Jennifer Lopez starrer `The Cell`. He has also directed some big-budget films `Immortals` and `Mirror Mirror`. Pic/AFP

Notable films: `Immortals`, `Mirror Mirror`, `The Cell`

<p><strong>Naveen Andrews:</strong> One of the most recognisable faces in crossover cinema, Naveen has also shot for the TV series, `Once Upon a Time in Wonderland`</p> <p>Notable films: `The English Patient`, `Provoked: A True Story`, `Diana`</p>

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Naveen Andrews: One of the most recognisable faces in crossover cinema, Naveen has also shot for the TV series, `Once Upon a Time in Wonderland`

Notable films: `The English Patient`, `Provoked: A True Story`, `Diana`

<p><strong>Freida Pinto: </strong>The Mumbai-born actress is yet to work in a Bollywood film, and was seen with Christian Bale and Natalie Portman in `Knight of Cups`. Pic/Santa Banta.</p> <p>Notable films: `Slumdog Millionaire`, `Rise of the Planet of the Apes`, `Immortals`</p>

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Freida Pinto: The Mumbai-born actress is yet to work in a Bollywood film, and was seen with Christian Bale and Natalie Portman in `Knight of Cups`. Pic/Santa Banta.

Notable films: `Slumdog Millionaire`, `Rise of the Planet of the Apes`, `Immortals`

<p><strong>Archie Panjabi:</strong> She won an Emmy for her performance in the hit show, `The Good Wife`, and was seen in the film, `San Andreas`.</p> <p>Notable films: `Bend it like Beckham`, `The Constant Gardener`, `A Good Year`, `A Mighty Heart`, `Traitor`</p>

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Archie Panjabi: She won an Emmy for her performance in the hit show, `The Good Wife`, and was seen in the film, `San Andreas`.

Notable films: `Bend it like Beckham`, `The Constant Gardener`, `A Good Year`, `A Mighty Heart`, `Traitor`

<p><strong>Kal Penn:</strong> Kal Penn is active in public administration. He is also engaged in Hollywood. He made his feature film debut with Express: Aisle to Glory (1998). He has starred in several popular films like Van Wilder, Wanted, A Lot Like Love, Dude, Where`s the Party?, Love Don`t Cost a Thing and Harold & Kumar series, among others. He has also been part of popular US sitcoms like House MD, How I Met Your Mother and recently The Big Bang Theory. Pic/AFP</p> <p>Notable films: `Harold & Kumar` series, `The Namesake`, `Superman Returns`, `Epic Movie`</p>

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Kal Penn: Kal Penn is active in public administration. He is also engaged in Hollywood. He made his feature film debut with Express: Aisle to Glory (1998). He has starred in several popular films like Van Wilder, Wanted, A Lot Like Love, Dude, Where`s the Party?, Love Don`t Cost a Thing and Harold & Kumar series, among others. He has also been part of popular US sitcoms like House MD, How I Met Your Mother and recently The Big Bang Theory. Pic/AFP

Notable films: `Harold & Kumar` series, `The Namesake`, `Superman Returns`, `Epic Movie`

<p><strong>Suraj Sharma: </strong>New Delhi boy Suraj Sharma made his debut in the 2012 film `Life of Pi`. Director Ang Lee chose Suraj because of his innocent appearance and expressive eyes. In 2014, he portrayed Aayan Ibrahim, nephew of a terrorist, in season 4 of the TV series `Homeland`. He also starred in `Million Dollar Arm`</p> <p>Notable work: `Life of Pi` (2012), `Million Dollar Arm` (2014), `Homeland` (2014)</p>

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Suraj Sharma: New Delhi boy Suraj Sharma made his debut in the 2012 film `Life of Pi`. Director Ang Lee chose Suraj because of his innocent appearance and expressive eyes. In 2014, he portrayed Aayan Ibrahim, nephew of a terrorist, in season 4 of the TV series `Homeland`. He also starred in `Million Dollar Arm`

Notable work: `Life of Pi` (2012), `Million Dollar Arm` (2014), `Homeland` (2014)

<p><strong>Kunal Nayyar:</strong> Famous for playing the eccentric scientist, Raj Koothrappali, in the sitcom `The Big Bang Theory`, he also turned producer.</p> <p>Notable film: `Ice Age: Continental Drift`</p>

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Kunal Nayyar: Famous for playing the eccentric scientist, Raj Koothrappali, in the sitcom `The Big Bang Theory`, he also turned producer.

Notable film: `Ice Age: Continental Drift`

<p><strong>Aasif Mandvi:</strong> Aasif has worked in a number of Hollywood films including `Million Dollar Arm`</p> <p>Notable films: `Spider-Man 2`, `Margin Call`, `Premium Rush`</p>

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Aasif Mandvi: Aasif has worked in a number of Hollywood films including `Million Dollar Arm`

Notable films: `Spider-Man 2`, `Margin Call`, `Premium Rush`

<p><strong>Aziz Ansari: </strong>Aziz Ansari is well known for his role as Tom Haverford on the hit show `Parks and Recreation`. He was also in the lead with Jesse Eisenberg in `30 Minutes or Less`. Pic/AFP</p> <p>Notable films: `30 Minutes or Less`, `Get Him to the Greek`, `I Love You`</p>

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Aziz Ansari: Aziz Ansari is well known for his role as Tom Haverford on the hit show `Parks and Recreation`. He was also in the lead with Jesse Eisenberg in `30 Minutes or Less`. Pic/AFP

Notable films: `30 Minutes or Less`, `Get Him to the Greek`, `I Love You`

<p><strong>Indira Varma:</strong> A regular in popular television projects, the actress was also seen in the TV series, `Game of Thrones`. She also shot for `Exodus: Gods and Kings`</p> <p>Notable films: `Kama Sutra`, `Bride and Prejudice`, `Basic Instinct 2`</p>

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Indira Varma: A regular in popular television projects, the actress was also seen in the TV series, `Game of Thrones`. She also shot for `Exodus: Gods and Kings`

Notable films: `Kama Sutra`, `Bride and Prejudice`, `Basic Instinct 2`

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Dileep Rao: Remember the bearded Yusuf in Christopher Nolan`s `Inception`? In the film, his character drives the van into the river. The Los Angeles-based actor juggles films with TV

Notable films: `Avatar`, `Inception`, `Drag Me to Hell`

<p><strong>Sanjeev Bhaskar:</strong> Popular for his show, `The Kumars at No 42` (which has been renamed as The Kumars), Sanjeev was also seen in `Absolutely Anything`. He is active in British films as well as American ones. Pic/AFP</p> <p>Notable films: `The Guru`, `London Boulevard`, `Scoop`</p>

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Sanjeev Bhaskar: Popular for his show, `The Kumars at No 42` (which has been renamed as The Kumars), Sanjeev was also seen in `Absolutely Anything`. He is active in British films as well as American ones. Pic/AFP

Notable films: `The Guru`, `London Boulevard`, `Scoop`

<p><strong>Ashok Amritraj: </strong>The former professional tennis player is a successful Hollywood producer. He has produced over 100 films under his banner since the mid-1980s</p> <p>Notable films: `Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance`, `Walking Tall`, `Machete`</p>

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Ashok Amritraj: The former professional tennis player is a successful Hollywood producer. He has produced over 100 films under his banner since the mid-1980s

Notable films: `Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance`, `Walking Tall`, `Machete`

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