These 5 actresses have made it big in Bollywood despite being foreign nationals. A fresh face in Bollywood is always welcome. So much so that the industry attracts talent from abroad as well! And with just the right mentors and guidance, few foreign talents have been able to make a space for themselves. Check out some of the popular actresses who do not belong to India, but have made it big in Bollywood.Nargis FakhriBorn to multi- cultural parents in New York, Nagris started off as an American model and appeared in two back-to-back editions of America’s Next Top Model. Nargis chose to move to India when she was offered her debut in Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor. Her portrayal of Heer Kaur and her ethereal beauty earned her instant popularity across the country. Since then, she has been a part of films like Madras Cafe and Main Tera Hero and has been making successful appearances in item numbers. Add to that, she’s a quirky fashionista too!Katrina KaifThe Barbie doll of Bollywood, Katrina was a British model who made her first appearance in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer, Boom (2003). Though the film did not make a mark, Katrina went on to bag a number of roles opposite leading actors like Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. Her big turnaround came with Namastey London where she played a British girl of Indian origin and won praise for her carefree performance. Since then, Katrina has become one of the top actresses of the country and has worked with some of the biggest banners in the industry. We simply salute her!Sunny LeoneThis Canadian born ‘Baby Doll’ has certainly captivated the audiences ever since her first film, Jism 2 (2012). Already a part of the entertainment industry abroad and oozing sex appeal, she has since then worked her magic in the Hindi film industry. Though she gained her initial popularity for a different reason, she has now managed to make a prominent space in Bollywood through item songs and her movies.Jacqueline FernandezThe Miss Sri Lanka Universe, who debuted with Aladin (2009) continues to wow the audiences with her performances in films like Housefull 2, Race 2 and Kick. An absolute treat on screen, she came to the country with a modeling contract and landed up in Bollywood, only to become one of the most popular faces of the industry. And with her free-spirited dance numbers like Lat Lag Gayi and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, she proves that she’s definitely here to stay!Helen It’s a little known fact that the dance legend, Helen actually belongs to Burma. Having escaped her country of origin due to the Japanese occupation, she quit her schooling at the age of 19 to support her family. The dancing queen got her first break in the song Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu, which she is remembered for even today. She continued to give hit performances in various movies through her dancing and acting. She is regarded as one of the best dancers to grace the screen.
