Not very long ago, India used to be that exotic place everybody in Hollywood spoke about but somehow preferred to stay away. Over the years, there has been a paradigm shift in its attitude towards the country. Much of the change can be attributed to the obvious commercial interest. Nonetheless, not all the Western stars visit India for the promotion of
their films.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who is expected to be here early January to promote Martin Scorsese's next, may beg to differ though. For what this healthy trend is worth of, HitList compiles a list of some of the prominent Hollywood personalities who landed in India during 2013...
Steven Spielberg Purpose of visit: Quite evidently a high-profile visit from the world of cinema, Spielberg came, saw and mesmerised almost everyone in the audience. Seeking collaborations in the future with his production house, he was greeted by who's who of not only Bollywood but also other film industries from across the country. The celebrated filmmaker last visited India in 1983 for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which starred Amrish Puri in a negative role.
Sharon Stone
Purpose of visit: Since her conversion to Tibetan Buddhism, Sharon Stone has been making regular visits to India -- especially Dharamshala. The actress was in India last month on a short trip. Visiting four cities during her five-day stay, she hosted the inaugural gala of a global fundraiser for AIDS awareness. Sharon later visited Rajasthan and Varanasi before leaving for Delhi to catch an early morning flight back home to the US.
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