America is one of the biggest markets that Bollywood hopes to breakthrough into in the coming years, but these 7 most famous Bollywood Actors in America already seem to have a large fan base in the country. The Indian film industry is also one of the largest producers of films across the world. And however much Bollywood has been associated with stereotypes such as cheesy dances and slapstick comedy, modern Indian cinema has been adopting cutting edge filmmaking with a growing modern outlook.
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Now, the industry is producing quality actors who are taking up major roles abroad with the recent star to make the crossover – sultry belle Priyanka Chopra. The international audience is taking a notice of these stars and the reach of Bollywood film is increasing by the day. Even though the musical format is still pretty big in the country, it seems like the entertainment quotient is being picked up by a world audience who are enjoying Indian films as a refreshing break from Hollywood movies. The industry is also known for massive film budgets and lavish sets as seen in the 10 Most Expensive Bollywood Movies Ever which are highly appealing to foreigners.
Large scale festivals have been instrumental too. With major award functions in the country global, Bollywood has been slowly building a global following. For instance, last year’s IIFA Awards being held in Tampa, Florida, introduced Bollywood cinema to quite a number of locals in the country. Big movie releases are being held also in the US, while a lot of movies have been making waves on streaming sites like Netflix.
To determine who the most famous Bollywood actors in America are, we have resorted to a little help from social media and considered social media statistics of the Facebook fans the top actors in the country have in the USA, through reliable statistic sites like Socialbakers. However, strictly basing the results on social media statistics has the obvious difficulty of exclusion of some veteran stars like Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor who do not maintain social presence. Aishwarya Rai is often considered one of the most beautiful women in the world while Kapoor has made a global presence with appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Keeping those exceptions in mind let’s proceed to our list of the most famous Bollywood actors in America.
7. Sonakshi Sinha
Total Fans in the USA: 216 041
One of the newer generation of actors making waves recently is Sonakshi Sinha, who made her debut in 2010’s blockbuster hit Dabangg. The actress best known for her roles in entertainer films has created a major following around the world in a short span of time and has won various awards for her roles.
6. Shak Rukh Khan
Total Fans in the USA: 224 654
AKA “King Khan” has been described by Los Angeles Times as the “world’s biggest movie star”. SRK’s name is almost synonymous to Bollywood. The success of Shah Rukh Khan films in India is phenomenal while he commands a loyal fan base.
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5. Madhuri Dixit
Total Fans in the USA: 226 903
The 90s diva is often considered a timeless beauty. With major films like “Devdas” and “Hum Apke Hain Kaun” to her credit, the actress has impressed critics and audience alike.
4. Aamir Khan
Total Fans in the USA: 230 290
One of the most influential actors in the industry is known for making critically acclaimed movies with a message. Best known for his works in “Lagaan”, “Taare Zameen Par”, and “Rang De Basanti”, he is indeed one of the highest grossing actors of all time with a global audience. No wonder he is one of the most famous Bollywood actors in America too.
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3. Amitabh Bachchan
Total Fans in the USA: 232 787
The veteran actor has been associated to Bollywood since 1970 and has appeared in over 180 films. The actor still commands a major following even among the younger generation. Bachchan appeared in Hollywood film “The Great Gatsby” alongside Leonardo Di Caprio, as Meyer Wolfsheim.
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2. Salman Khan
Total Fans in the USA: 288 834
Salman Khan just might be the commercial success machine in Bollywood. Considering the massive scale his movies open to in the country and even abroad, there’s no denying that the actor has one of the most loyal fan bases. He’s known for super popular movies such as “Dabangg” and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”.
2. Deepika Padukone
Total Fans in the USA: 321 767
Deepika Padukone is currently one of the highest paid actresses in the country. And, it is quite understandable her popularity has reached beyond the country waters. The actress is known for being highly opinionated about social issues and speaking her mind.
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1. Priyanka Chopra
Total Fans in the USA: 325 171
Priyanka Chopra’s popularity in the USA seems to have skyrocketed in the recent times thanks to her appearance as the protagonist in the latest ABC TV show “Quantico”. The actress has earlier been a familiar name in America for her international music career and collaboration with artists like Pitbull. All of it summed up, there’s no doubt Chopra is the most famous Bollywood Actor in America at this moment.
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