8 Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Not Indian Citizens

Bollywood stars are often seen as the face of Indian cinema, admired not just for their talent but also for representing Indian culture on a global stage. However, it may come as a surprise that not all popular Bollywood celebrities hold Indian citizenship. 

Many well-known actors and actresses were either born abroad or hold foreign passports due to family background, birth location, or citizenship laws. Here’s a look at some famous Bollywood personalities who are non-Indian citizens, along with interesting facts about their nationality.

Top Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Not Indian Citizens

Akshay Kumar

"Akshay-Kumar" Surprised? While Akshay was born in Amritsar, Punjab, he grew up in Delhi. Before he became a Bollywood star, he was learning martial arts in Bangkok.  He can’t vote in India. That’s because he holds a Canadian passport and had to give up his Indian citizenship for the same. 

Deepika Dadukone

Deepika-Padukone - The actress is not an Indian citizen. She holds a Danish passport. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Whereas she grew up in Bangalore, India. 

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline-Fernandez - This Bollywood diva was born in Bahrain and is a citizen of Sri Lanka! She has even won Miss Universe Sri Lanka beauty pageant in 2006. 

Alia Bhatt

Alia-Bhatt - Alia holds a British passport. She acquired citizenship of the country, as her mother is of British origin. And since India doesn't offer dual citizenship, Alia can't vote in India. 

Imran Khan

Imran-Khan - Imran Khan is a citizen of the United States of America by birth. If he gives up his US passport, he will be required to pay 10 years’ tax in advance! 

Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone - Even though Sunny Leone charmed her way into Bollywood, the actress doesn't hold any Indian citizenship rights. Leone was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to Sikh Punjabi parents. 

Nargis Fakhri

Nargis-Fakhri - Nargis Holds an American passport. Being an American citizen she even appeared in CW's America's Next Top Model. 

Katrina Kaif

Katrina-Kaif - Katrina is a British Indian actress, who has been giving mesmerizing performances, is often referred to as Barbie Doll of Bollywood.