Bollywood Hero (2009– )

Chris Kattan goes to India to become a Bollywood star.

Stars:

Chris Kattan, Ali Fazal, Neha Dhupia

Cast

Series cast summary:
Chris Kattan	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2009)
Ali Fazal	...	Monty Kapoor (3 episodes, 2009)
Neha Dhupia	...	Lalima Lakhani (3 episodes, 2009)
Pooja Kumar	...	Priya Kapoor (3 episodes, 2009)
Ruma Sengupta	...	Beeji (3 episodes, 2009)
Kip King	...	Himself (3 episodes, 2009)
Firdosh Mewawala	...	Bhushan Khanna (3 episodes, 2009)
Julian Sands	...	Reg Hunt (3 episodes, 2009)
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal	...	Neerja Lakhani (2 episodes, 2009)
Maya Rudolph	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2009)
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2009)
Rashaana Shah	...	Kunti Kumar (2 episodes, 2009)
ishQ Bector	...	Girish (2 episodes, 2009)
Munish Sharma	...	Rickshaw Kid (2 episodes, 2009)

Storyline

Kattan is tired of being rejected as leading-man material in Hollywood. He burns his professional bridges in L.A. and ventures to India in search of a starring role in a Bollywood film. While in India, he encounters cultural differences and the realization that making it big in Bollywood is not a sure thing.

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Taglines:

Hollywood's comic relief is India's leading man.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 2009 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Snackaholic, Starz Media

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Pooja Kumar deserves better

I love Bollywood movies, so I naturally watched this. I can't make up my mind if it is being condescending, patronizing, or taking advantage of the Slumdog Millionaire after effects. Maybe all three simultaneously. The music wasn't written by Indians, and it shows. Same with the choreography--not even close. It looks like Pooja, along with Kal Penn (in some movies) is being forced to adopt an Indian accent. Has anyone ever listened to Aishwarya Rai speak English? The only accent you hear is British, and she was raised and learned English in India. Hrithik Roshan? Virtually no accent. Etc. So to appear suitably "Indian," do actors need to acquire an "Indian accent"? Sad. But Pooja Kumar was a revelation, so I hope she gets more exposure and better parts. Born in St. Louis. She deserves better!!