'It's just...blissful': Hugh Grant 'would love to do' Bollywood film
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British actor Hugh Grant, who is in India for the 2025 Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, has expressed his desire to work in Bollywood. During a session at the event on Saturday, he said, "Yes, yes! I'd love to do one." "Song and dance keep cropping up in my films, like in Paddington 2." "I don't really see the point in any other form of entertainment. You know, when song and dance are done right, it's just blissful."
Co-star mention
Grant reminisces about 'The Bengali Night' co-star Supriya Pathak
When asked which Bollywood actor he'd like to work with, Grant mentioned Moon Moon Sen. He also inquired about Shabana Azmi, acknowledging that she is still working. He fondly remembered his The Bengali Night co-star, Supriya Pathak, saying, "She was such a great girl. Where does she live? I'd love to see her again." The 1988 movie was shot in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and also starred Azmi.
India visit
Grant's fond memories of India and shopping spree
Grant also spoke about his recent trip to India, saying he enjoyed it. He said, "I brought some friends. We've done a lot of shopping, a lot of bargaining. And my hotel room is absolutely stuffed with shawls and other things." The actor also revealed that he recently found out his dad was born in northern India, which might now be part of modern-day Pakistan. He said, "So I guess that makes me half Indian, or half Pakistani."