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From Aishwarya Rai to Malavika Mohanan: Indian Stars Who Worked with International Directors

Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and other talented Indian actresses have made remarkable strides by working with acclaimed international directors. From global blockbusters to critically acclaimed dramas, these stars have showcased their versatility and put Indian talent on the world map.

Last Updated: July 11, 2025 | 5:28 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - A Global Star
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - A Global Star

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has also stunned international viewers with movies such as Bride and Prejudice by Gurinder Chadha and The Pink Panther 2 by Harald Zwart. Her poise and acting aptitude made her one of the earliest Indian women to gain international acceptance in world cinema.

Priyanka Chopra - Conquering Hollywood
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Priyanka Chopra - Conquering Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra Jonas transitioned seamlessly from Bollywood to Hollywood, starring in American TV series Quantico and starring in movies such as Baywatch, which was directed by Seth Gordon. Her international foray has been sufficient to turn her into a full-fledged global icon.

Deepika Padukone - Sharing Screen with Vin Diesel
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Deepika Padukone - Sharing Screen with Vin Diesel

Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut alongside Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, which was directed by D.J. Caruso. Her fearless act established that she can stand her ground even in big-budget international action films.

Tabu - A Respected Global Talent
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Tabu - A Respected Global Talent

Tabu appeared in Mira Nair's The Namesake and Ang Lee's Life of Pi. The two films offered her understated but powerful performances, and she became one of India's top actresses with international recognition.

Malavika Mohanan - Foraying into International Projects
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Malavika Mohanan - Foraying into International Projects

Malavika Mohanan is the newest of Indian actresses to venture into overseas circuits. She has now joined hands with an international production, marking her debut on the global platform and becoming part of the league of world-acclaimed Indian actresses.

Freida Pinto - Slumdog Fame to Hollywood Regular
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Freida Pinto - Slumdog Fame to Hollywood Regular

Freida Pinto was propelled to global stardom with Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. She has collaborated with directors such as Woody Allen (You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger) and Terrence Malick (Knight of Cups), and is now a recognizable name in Western film.

Nimrat Kaur - Balancing Indian & Global Roles
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Nimrat Kaur - Balancing Indian & Global Roles

Nimrat Kaur impressed with The Lunchbox, which received global admiration, and later in global series such as Homeland (directed by different renowned directors) and Wayward Pines. Her eclectic selections are a testament to her international appeal.
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