Here's a look at all those actresses who made India proud in the global arena
Freida Pinto might be the flavour of the season, but before her, there were several actresses who won the hearts of millions across the globe with their stint in Hollywood. Here's taking a look at all those heroines who have made India proud in the global arena.
1) Persis Khambatta
With her unconventional looks and svelte figure, Persis Khambatta had everything going for her in Hollywood. After small roles in films like Conduct Unbecoming and The Wilby Conspiracy, she won recognition as Lieutenant Ilia, the navigator in Star Trek. Today, even after a little over a decade post her demise, she is best remembered for this role.
She followed this up with appearances in Nighthawks, Mike Hammer and Megaforce. She also appeared in television shows like Hunter, McGyver and the pilot episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. The former Miss India was also the first Indian face for cosmetic giant Revlon. Kudos!
2) Shabana Azmi
This woman of substance has acted in several foreign films, most of which have won international acclaim. She was seen in John Schlesinger's Madame Sousatzka, as the Bengali immigrant Sushila Sen and in Nicholas Klotz's Bengali Night. She also delivered memorable performances in Roland Joffe's City of Joy, Channel 4's Immaculate Conception, Blake Edwards' Son of the Pink Panther and Ismail Merchant's In Custody.
Her natural, effortless acting skills and versatility helped this actress-social activist bag these much- coveted roles. Keep up the good work!
3) Aishwarya Rai
Touted as the one of the most beautiful women in the world, the leggy lass has been the face of India at Cannes. The former Miss World can boast of four international projects, Bride & Prejudice where she played the fiery Lalita, Mistress of Spices, where she was the naïve Tilo. She played Mira, an Indian warrior in The Last Legion with the likes of Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth.
At present, she is in the news for her cameo appearance in The Pink Panther 2. Though her movies haven't exactly broken box-office records, they have won Aishwarya Rai the title of the most bankable Indian star abroad in the Forbes list. Well done!
4) Ayesha Dharker
This doe-eyed beauty has been basking in the glory, thanks to her heart-rending performances in each film. Ayesh Dharker made her screen debut in the 1989 French film, Manika: Une vie plus tard. She shot into the limelight with her gritty role in Santosh Sivan's Terrorist.
Ayesha followed it up with memorable performances in several American, French and Indian films. She is best remembered for her act as Queen Jamilla in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Apart from appearing in innumerable UK television shows including Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee and Doctor Who, she also appeared in the much memorable Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Bombay Dreams. Good going!
5) Mallika Sherawat
She might be known for her hot bod and outlandish comments, but obviously Hollywood directors don't think the same. Though Mallika Sherawat made a much forgettable cameo opposite Jackie Chan in The Myth, it won her a lead role in a Hollywood film.
The actress will soon be seen in Bill Bannerman, Clint Eastwood's new film, Unveiled. She plays the role of a Middle-Eastern woman who has two husbands and a lover! Quite interesting, we must say!
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