Bollywood's global appeal continues to expand, with international stars increasingly acknowledging its influence. Most recently, Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner spoke warmly about Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in an interview, drawing attention towards growing cultural exchange and mutual admiration between Hollywood and Indian cinema.
Speaking to Firstpost, Turner, while discussing international cinema, expressed her admiration for Indian actors, calling Shah Rukh Khan "the GOAT" and praising Deepika Padukone as "amazing". Turner said she also enjoyed watching RRR. The actor further expressed her eagerness to explore Bollywood, noting that she would love to be part of a Hindi film, especially for its dance, visual spectacle, and distinctive production design, which she described as unlike anything seen on Western film sets.
Though Sophie is yet to work in Indian cinema, she visited India in 2018 for the wedding celebrations of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, an event that brought together global celebrities and leading Bollywood stars. The moment underscored the growing cross-cultural exchange, with international actors increasingly voicing their admiration for Indian cinema.
Apart from Sophie, several international stars, including Daniel Radcliffe and Kristen Stewart, had spoken about their fondness for Bollywood and Shah Rukh Khan. Actors such as Hugh Jackman, Will Smith, and Hugh Grant have also, on different occasions, acknowledged the global appeal of Indian cinema and its stars.
Sophie Turner shot to fame as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones and later starred as Jean Grey in the X-Men films. She has since taken on varied roles in projects like Survive and Trust, with upcoming ventures including the series Steal, where she is also set to play Zara, and Amazon Prime Video's Tomb Raider, where she will play her role as Lara Croft.
