Published 11:16 IST, February 2nd 2020
Sacha Dhawan, Anya Chalotra, Dev Patel, other actors in UK television of Indian-descent
Sacha Dhawan, Anya Chalotra, Dev Patel are stars from Hollywood but are actually Indian descent. Read more about these actors and their roles in detail.
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Audiences have been moving to smaller screen se days because of better content been provided on online streaming platforms. A lot of Indians have also been attracted to Hollywood television shows and it makes us immensely proud when someone from our origin pops in such shows. Take a look at se stars from Hollywood who are actually Indian, you might have t kwn about.
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5 popular actors of Indian-descent in UK TV shows
Sacha Dhawan – Doctor Who
Sacha Dhawan is a British actor of Indian origin. He began his career in acting in atres and soon moved to films and television.
Sacha Dhawan has appeared in a number of television shows in United Kingdom. However, his most famous role till date is his role in opening episodes of twelfth series of Doctor Who as ar Incarnation of Time Lord kwn as Master, who plays Doctor's main rival.
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Anya Chalotra – Witcher
Popular for her role as Yennefer of Vengerberg, Anya Chalotra is an Indian British actor. actor featured in Wanderlust as Jenifer Ashman and soon got to act in many television series. actor has t yet me her debut in movies, but she is a popular face in television industry in Hollywood.
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Dev Patel - Skins, Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel was born to Indian parents but actor was raised in London. He me his debut in British television teen drama Skins and played character of Anwar Kharral, for which he gained popularity. actor was later featured in film Slumdog Millionaire and gained a lot of popularity for same.
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Parminder Nagra - Holby City, Bend It Like Beckham
Parminder Nagra is a Sikh who was brought up in England, by Indian parents. She started acting in films at an early and soon gained recognition for her roles. Her role as Tina in Holby City is one of most prominent roles in British TV.
Her most memorable movie is Bend It Like Beckham.
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Rhona Mitra - Strike Back
Rhona Mitra's role of a major in Strike Back gained her immense popularity than any of her television series. actor is seen in many movies and or television shows and is appreciated for her roles.
actor was born to Indian-Irish parents and was brought up in UK. actor even featured in American TV series Supergirl and gained major appreciation from audience.
11:11 IST, February 2nd 2020