Hollywood A Lister Tom Cruise greeting reporters
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What you need to know about International star Anil Kapoor is that besides being an award-winning actor, devoted father producer and writer, the in-demand Indian actor is one of the most versatile and talented entertainer you are ever going to see. His 30 year acting journey in Bollywood as a the lead actor in over 150 Indian films, has made him one of the most sought after Indian actors today, not to mention one of the nicest!
The A-lister of Bollywood Anil Kapoor has made a journey into the world of Hollywood via “Slumdog Millionaire”, the television series “24″ and now the highly anticipated “Mission: Impossible Ghost- Protocol.” The movie rocks by the way folks!
Bollywood A lister Anil Kapoor speaking to the press
Kapoor 52, (born on Christmas Eve) is being coined as the only Bollywood star to be linked up with names like Tom Cruise, Kiefer Sutherland, Danny Boyle and Clive Owen while becoming an international sensation. Hollywood is taking notice at the man with millions of fans around the world and Kapoor’s talents have lead to many Hollywood projects. Kapoor is repped by the talent agency ICM, home to many Hollywood A-listers and will be seen in the coming film “Cities” with actor Clive Owen in 2012.
Anil Kapoor poses with Ravi Yande
The millionaire’s Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” is still one of the most popular films of all times and is watched even more enthusiastically today by fans around the world.
But enough about the Bollywood Kapoor, let’s talk about international star Kapoor who with Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise had women screaming as they recently entered the red carpet premiere of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol in NYC at the world-famous Zeigfeld theater in Manhattan. The celebrity assemble attending included Katie Holmes, (who is just beautiful in person!), co-star sexy Paula Patton with husband Robin Thicke (the talented singer and son of actor Alan Thicke), Josh Holloway, J.J. Abrams, director Brad Bird and the brilliant actor Simon Pegg.
“We love you Mr. India ” screamed a very attractive Indian girl wearing a sexy black designer dress and referring to Kapoor’s 1987 first Indian sci-fi film “Mr. India” which broke all box office records in India. The film was directed by the brilliant and acclaimed Shekhar Kapoor (no relation) and there are strong rumors in Bollywood that the director is in talks with the superstar Kapoor to make “Mr. India 2”. “I waited for three hours just to get a glimpse of Anil and Tom,” said another gorgeous Indian girl with hazel eyes and high cheek bones clinching Kapoor’s photo as if it were a winning lottery ticket.
The Ravi Report caught up with youthful Kapoor who looked amazing for being jet lagged (he flies back and forth from Mumbai and LA several times a month) and spoke to him about the movie and his role in bringing Hollywood’s attention to Bollywood.
RR: Congrats Anil on another great film and it’s great to see you again. Hollywood, particularly A-listers are looking to Bollywood now for collaboration thanks to you and your Hollywood journey. Your thoughts?
AK: We (Bollywood) are very proud, excited and very happy about it and I think it’s time it’s getting it’s due!
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise listens to a question from The Ravi Report
RR: Tell me if you will, what your experience was like working in such a major Hollywood production with Tom Cruise for the first time.
AK: You know, honestly, when you start thinking about a huge movie, huge stars, etc, you get stressed out. I just had a lot of fun and you know what? I went with the attitude of having fun and that’s what I did. I hope the audiences enjoy watching the film.
RR:The international media and film critics are saying that Anil Kapoor is the first major Indian star to gain notoriety in Hollywood and is now representing both India and the Bollywood around the world. What are you thoughts on such an assertion?
AK: Well, I think it’s huge responsibility on my shoulders to be honest and frankly I think too much is being said about me being an ambassador of Bollywood to the outside world. However, I do tell my colleagues that it is a great opportunity for all of us and to be honest here, it is fun to be on the global stage. (laughs)
RR: Would you like to share some thoughts on the recent passing of Bollywood legend Dev Anand ?
AK: He is immortal. I never felt he was gone us even after his passing.
RR: Regarding future projects, would you ever consider setting up shop in Hollywood?
AK: (laughs) I think I got the best of both worlds and today, you CAN have the best of both worlds.
RR: You were the catalyst behind Tom Cruise coming to India. What were his thoughts?
Anil Kapoor listening to the NY media
AK: He loved India very much. The people, the warmth and the culture all appealed to him.
Actor Josh Halloway is always in good spirits!
In “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol”, Kapoor plays the role of a rich Indian businessman and womanizer Brij Nath, who owns a defunct Soviet military satellite that could potentially be used to transmit the order to fire a nuclear missile. His character role is small but essential to the movie.
The film had its premiere in Mumbai in early December with all kinds of fanfare and a gala reception with the entire cast. Kapoor played hosts to Cruise and the cast of the movie and posed in front of the historical Taj Mahal with Cruise before they left for the Dubai premiere. My contacts in Mumbai who attended the premiere said the streets were filled with people literally screaming Cruise and Kapoor’s names while they were walking the red carpet. “It was pure mayhem” said one reporter.
Gorgeous model Tanya Callau and hubby Alan Thicke smile for The Ravi Report
“Mission:Impossible- Ghost Protocol” already broke box office records by clearing $161 million in box office receipts over the Christmas holiday weekend proving that international powerhouses like Cruise and Kapoor can bring both Hollywood and Bollywood audiences together on an international level.
For more information on the amazing film, please visit www.missionimpossible.com
The journey continues….”impossible” and all!
Happy New Year everyone!
Ravi
“We love you Mr. India ” screamed a very attractive Indian girl wearing a sexy black designer dress and referring to Kapoor’s 1987 first Indian sci-fi film “Mr. India” which broke all box office records in India. The film was directed by the brilliant and acclaimed Shekhar Kapoor (no relation) and there are strong rumors in Bollywood that the director is in talks with the superstar Kapoor to make “Mr. India 2”. 
