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Notable Foreigners In Bollywood
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane is all set to make her debut in Bollywood, as announced by Eros Now in a recent tweet.
Many foreign actors have made successful entries in Bollywood. Some prominent names are listed below:
Nargis Fakhri
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American model and actress, Nargis Fakhri has appeared in America's Next Top Model. She earned her Bollywood acclaim through Rockstar (2011) and was later seen in movies like Madras Cafe (2013) and Main Tera Hero (2014).
Sylvester Stallone
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Renowned Hollywood actor and director Sylvester Stallone played a cameo role in Kambakkht Ishq (2009). This megastar, known best for his roles in Rocky and Rambo series, has also expressed interest to work with Salman Khan.
Denise Richards
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Photo credit: www.extramirchi.com
Former Bond girl Denise Richards, starred in Bollywood's Kambakkht Ishq (2009) and shared remarkable chemistry with Akshay Kumar.
Fawad Khan
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Photo Credit: www.pakmediarevolution.net
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is most loved for his performances in the drama Humsafar (2011) and the movie Khuda Kay Liye (2007). With his rugged looks and soft demeanor, he created quite a sensation through his Bollywood debut alongside Sonam Kapoor in Khoobsurat (2014).
Bárbara Mori
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This Mexican beauty starred in Kites (2010) opposite Hrithik Roshan. Bárbara Mori instantly captivated the Indian audience with her talent and gorgeous looks.
Ali Zafar
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This versatile star from Pakistan has movies like Tere Bin Laden (2010), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Total Siyapaa (2014) and Kill Dil (2014) to his credit. A Coke Studio regular, Ali Zafar, has also sung for some of his Bollywood films.
Jacqueline Fernandez
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Former Miss Sri Lanka Universe, Jacqueline Fernandez has Sri Lankan, Malaysian and Canadian roots. She has acted in films like Murder 2 (2012), Race 2 (2013) Kick (2014) and Roy (2015) and is fast becoming a well-recognized face of Bollywood.
Mawra Hocane
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Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane has acted in dramas like Halki Si Khalish, Mere Harjai and Main Bushra. With her girl next door charm, she has already caught the eye of many in India, including Ranbir Kapoor who sent a video message to her earlier this year. We eagerly await her upcoming film, Sanam Teri Kasam, releasing January 8, 2016.
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Sonia Malik
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Sonia writes on current affairs and pop culture. An English graduate from the University of Toronto, she identifies as a global citizen, feminist and nature lover. She will be ready to shake a leg to a peppy Bollywood beat any day.
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