[icernet] Indian cine talent dazzles on global map

[Arul Selvan]

  The triumph of "The Warrior", which has bagged top British film 
awards, has given a fillip to the handful but dazzling Indian cine 
talent in international productions. Indians have, down the years, 
featured in a slew of international productions. Shashi Kapoor, Shabana 
Azmi and Om Puri are some of the luminaries who have made a name in 
Hollywood productions. The reclusive Shashi Kapoor could well be 
considered as the earliest trendsetter. But perhaps the most prolific 
and well-accepted Indian actor abroad is Om Puri, who has played major 
roles in at least half a dozen international projects. Another Indian 
artiste who has been recognised and honoured internationally is Shabana 
Azmi. In fact, last year's New York Film Festival even featured a 
retrospective of her films. Waiting on the verge of international 
acclaim is the immensely talented Naseeruddin Shah. His international 
career has not taken off in a big way yet.

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