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20 Indian Origin Actors Redefining Hollywood and British Cinema

From Slumdog Millionaire to Bridgerton — the actors changing Western screens.

By Global Indian Editorial Team

Published 29 Jul 2026

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20 Indian Origin Actors Redefining Hollywood and British Cinema

Actors profiled

Last updated

Apr 2026

Indian origin actors have moved from supporting roles to leading Hollywood and British productions.

London, 1990

Dev Patel

Dev Patel rose to fame in Slumdog Millionaire and has since built a career spanning studio films and independent cinema.

Born

London, 1990

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Dev Patel, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Riz Ahmed are among the most recognised names.