Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5 (UNI) At a time when Indian films are being nominated at the Oscars, the internationally acclaimed Indian actor Kabir Bedi says it was difficult for Indians or Asians to set foot in Hollywood films in the past.
“In the past when I worked in Hollywood, there weren’t any roles written for Indians or Asians. So, for an Indian to be in the Hollywood industry was difficult. I adjusted because of the way I look which helped me play non-Indian roles. I had protested against this in print media then. Gradually, the industry started to bring more roles for Indians,” Mr Bedi said on Sunday at the four-day Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) here.
He also defended his advertisements for cigarettes, saying he did not feel any guilt. “I am not advocating smoking, rather people should be given the right to choose,” said the actor, whose career has spanned three continents covering India, USA, and especially Italy, among other European countries in three media: film, television, and theatre.