Published 18:10 IST, November 6th 2019
South Indian actors who made their name big in Bollywood, read on
South Indian actors like Hema Malini, Rekha and Prabhas have become global icons. Here is all about their journey and their films. Read more.
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In 2015, magnum opus Baahubali: Beginning was released. multi-lingual movie ushered emergence of superstar Prabhas. Although actor has been a part of Telugu film industry for more than a dece, his role in Baahubali: Beginning me him a global star. A journey like his has been trajected by many South Indian actors. Here are three South Indian actors who me it big in Bollywood.
South Indian actors who me it big in Bollywood
Hema Malini
Hema Malini me her acting debut in 1965, with Telugu movie Pandava Vanavasamu. Malini played role of a dancer in South Indian film. Her transformation to a leing Bollywood heroine is commendable. actor rose to fame in 1970s with movies like Johny Mera Naam, Seeta Aur Geeta, Dream Girl, among ors. Ever since n, actor has mand to carve a niche for herself in film industry and is an inspiration to many aspiring actors.
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(Source: IMDb)
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Rekha
Born to veteran writer-producer Gemini Ganeshan and actor Pushpavali, Rekha me her film debut at of 13. popular actor was seen in Telugu movie, Rangula Ratnam. Ever since her debut, actor has starred in over 189 movies and has worked in multiple Telugu and Hindi movies.
(Source: IMDb)
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Sridevi
Sridevi h proved her acting prowess in Telugu and Tamil film industry when she decided to give Bollywood a shot. actor, in a short period, ruled Bollywood in mid-80s and early 90s. In a career spanning more than three deces, actor has featured in more than 200 movies.
(Source: IMDb)
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Or than Hema Malini, Sridevi and Rekha, re have been actors like Meenakshi Sheshari, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Asin, Vidya Balan and ors, who have also featured in South films.
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16:02 IST, November 6th 2019