MUMBAI: Cinema is a universal language. A film’s story and emotions speak to the audience. Holding the statement true, many B-town actors and actresses have found acceptance and love with their international ventures. While legendary actors like Irrfan and Om Puri have made a dent with their work in Hollywood, we have a younger generation of stars following their lead.
Here’s looking at four new-age actors who have put India on the global map with their acclaimed projects:
ALI FAZAL
Ali Fazal became a hit in the west within no time. The actor, who is soaking in the success of ‘Mirzapur’, made a debut with ‘Fast and Furious 7’. Later, he played the lead in ‘Victoria and Abdul’ alongside Judi Dench. Ali also has ‘Death On The Nile’ in the pipeline.
HUMA QURESHI
Touted as a powerhouse performer, Huma Qureshi ventured into international space with Zack Snyder’s zombie action-thriller ‘Army of the Dead’. Released on Netflix, the actress made a lot of noise for her impactful performance in the same.
PRIYANSHU PAINYULI
The young actor Priyanshu Painyuli is garnering love from all across for his phenomenal choices. The actor, who left everyone mighty impressed with his character Robin in ‘Mirzapur’, featured in American drama ‘Extraction’ in 2020. Priyanshu is gearing up for the release of ‘Rashmi Rocket’.
ELNAAZ NOROUZI
Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who stunned the audience with her portrayal of a Cam-Girl in ‘Chutzpah’, will feature in an Apple TV+ and Emmy Nominated drama series ‘Tehran’ with Oscar-nominated star Glenn Close. Meanwhile, Elnaaz also has a thriller titled ‘Sangeen’ in India on the horizon.