Becoming a Bollywood Hot Actress

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Becoming a Bollywood Hot Actress

Many Western actresses are finding that, while they may have had moderate success in their home nations, sometimes they can land leading roles in Bollywood.

Barbara Mori is a Mexican actress who was cast in "Kites" and is a constant presence in promotional material for the movie.

The producer of "Kites" says it is the first Bollywood movie with an international theme, and so an international leading lady was necessary.

Brazilian model Giselli Monteiro becane an Indian sensation after landing the lead in "Love Aaj Kal." Director Imtiaz Ali was looking for a Punjabi girl, but said Monteiro was exactly right.

"No one knew that she was Brazilian until the film was released. We kept that as a surprise package," Ali said.

Claudia Ciesla, a German model, actress, and singer came to India for a modelling job, and became a contestant on "Bigg Boss," the local version of "Big Brother."

Ciesla and Monteiro are now learning Hindi so they can get more roles in India.

Gina Wilhelm Actress