Similarities between Anil and Irfan's Hollywood careers

Similarities between Anil and Irfan's Hollywood careers
Thursday, December 09, 2010 12:53 IST
There is a strange parallel trajectory between Irrfan Khan's and Anil Kapoor's careers in the West. AK is a late bloomer in Hollywood, while IK got recognition abroad much earlier.

The stiff competition between the two actors started with Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire where they both had roles. Subhash K Jha looks at the similarities.

Irrfan Khan

Made H-Town debut in: The Warrior (2001).

Last seen in: American TV show Treatment.

Claim to fame: Warrior, The Namesake, A Mighty Heart and the next Ang Lee film, Life of Pi.

Tele time: Irrfan got rave reviews for his part as Sunil in American serial In Treatment.

Next stop: Irrfan Khan plays a negative role in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot movie.

Quote Unquote: "That's good to hear, " is all Irrfan says on Anil's international success.

Anil Kapoor

Made H-Town debut in: Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

Last seen in: American TV show 24.

Claim to fame: On Oscar red carpet and stage, apart from the Danny Boyle film.

Tele time: Anil played a pivotal part in the eighth season of 24.

Next stop: Anil plays a baddie in Mission: Impossible 4.

Quote unquote: When asked about Irrfan's success abroad, Anil Kapoor goes atypically tightlipped.
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