Before Diljit Dosanjh, 5 Indian actors who made us proud by featuring on Hollywood talk shows
The first Punjabi artist to perform on?The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Diljit Dosanjh is making his fans proud by breaking barriers and showcasing Punjabi culture on a global stage. Donning a traditional outfit, he showcased his Bhangra moves as he sang Born to Shine and Goat, two of his most popular songs.?
Before Diljit, several other Indian actors have also appeared on some of the reputed Hollywood talk shows, marking significant moments for Indian cinema on the global stage. Here are some notable appearances!
Indian actors on Hollywood talk shows??
1.?Priyanka Chopra Jonas?
A frequent guest on shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Priyanka Chopra Jonas has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. When PC appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show, she even played holi with the host.?
2.?Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Late Show with David Letterman, where she discussed her career and the Indian film industry. The episode gained significant popularity for Aish's kickass answer to the host who was taking jibed at Indian culture throughout the show.?When David asked Aishwarya if all Indians lived with their parents as adults, the actress responded, "It is fine to live with your parents because it is also common in India that we don¡¯t have to make appointments with our parents for dinner."??She has appeared on Oprah Winfrey's show twice.
3.?Deepika Padukone?
Deepika Padukone who will next be seen in?Kalki 2898 AD?made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show while promoting her Hollywood debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
4. Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has appeared on ITV's This Morning Show during the promotion of his film Dilwale. In 2010, he also appeared on?Friday Night with Jonathan Ross where he talked about his no-kissing contract. In 2019, he appeared on?My Next Guest with David Letterman.?
5. Abhishek Bachchan
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Abhishek Bachchan is among the few male Bollywood actors who have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He featured in an episode alongside his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. According to various reports, Abhishek extended an invitation to Oprah Winfrey when she visited India a few years after their appearance on the talk show.
These appearances have helped Indian actors gain international recognition and bridge the gap between Bollywood and Hollywood. Which one is your favourite episode among these and why? Let us know in the comments section below.
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