Indian Origin Hollywood Actresses– Yes, you heard it right. You must have heard about
Hollywood actresses work in Bollywood movies, but do you know there are many Indian-origin actors in the list of Hollywood actresses and these Indian-origin actors are doing pretty well overseas? Here is a look at the Top 10 Hollywood actresses who are Indian too-
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Archie Panjabi
Archie was born as Archana in London to Indian parents Govind and Padma. She is best known for her role in Bend It Like Beckham. She made her debut with the British movie, East is East in 1999. Apart from movies, she has also worked in many Television shows. Archie has won many awards as well.
Freida Pinto
Born and brought up in Mumbai India, Freida works for Hollywood movies and have made a mark in Hollywood as well. Freida made her debut with Slumdog Millionaire in 2008. Before movies Freida anchored, Full Circle an international travel show which aired on Zee International Asia Pacific.
Nazneen Contractor
Nazneen was born in Mumbai, but raised in Nigeria, Africa until 7 then she went to London and then finally to Toronto, Canada. Nazneen started her career with TV series and made her debut with the movie, Seance The Summoning in 2011.
Norah Jones
Legendary Indian Musician, RaviShankar’s daughter Geetali Norah Jones was born in New York. Music was always in her genes, she performed at Church choirs. She has won many awards for her singing, but the Diva didn’t stop there. In 2007, she made her debut with the movie, My Blueberry Nights in 2007.
Noureen DeWulf
Noureen was born in New York to Indian Gujrati couple from Pune. Noureen started her career in 2005 with a short film, ‘West Bank Story’. She has worked in many comedy television series and mainstream movies as well. She has also been part of famous movie, Ocean’s Thirteen.
Padma Laxmi
Born in Madras (Chennai) with the name, Padma Parvati Laxmi. Her childhood passed in Newyork with her mother and in Chennai with her Grandparents. Her career began when she was 18, as a model. She started her acting career with an Italian murder mystery, IL Figlio DI Sandokan. She has been a part of a reality show, TV Series, modelling, acting and is also a Cookbook Author.
Parminder Nagra
Parminder Kaur Nagra was born in Leicester, UK. She started her acting career with theatrical jobs. But got her breakthrough role from the movie, Bend It Like Beckham in 2002.
Rhona Mitra
Rhona Natasha Mitra was born in London to Anthony Mitra who is half Indian. She got her first main role in 1994 with the movie, Party of Five. She has worked in many Tele serials, Short films and movies.
Sheetal Sheth
Sheetal was born in New Jersey to a Gujarati couple from India. Sheetal got her debut role in 1999 in the movie, ABCD. She has won many awards for Best actress. She has worked in many Tele serials and movies.
Zuleikha Robinson
Zuleikha was born in London but brought up in Thailand and Malaysia. Her mother is a Burmese-Indian-Malay and father is English. She started her career with the movie Timecode in 2000.
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