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Several celebs including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kangana Ranaut, have shared why they chose to continue working in Bollywood instead of pursuing Hollywood careers.<\/h2>\n
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Over the years, several actors from Indian cinema have explored opportunities in Hollywood, working across international projects and global platforms. However, many prominent Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kangana Ranaut and others, have chosen to remain rooted in Indian cinema and have not been keen on working in Hollywood. Ever wondered why? From personal preferences to artistic choices, let\u2019s take a look at what these celebrities said about choosing Bollywood over Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Shah Rukh Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n

King Khan has been asked about a Hollywood debut for decades. During the press conference of Om Shanti Om in Berlinale in 2008, he used his trademark wit to shut down the idea, and said, \u201cMy English is not good. If they give me a role of a dumb person who doesn\u2019t speak, maybe then there\u2019s a possibility.”<\/p>\n

Shah Rukh Khan further added, \u201cI don\u2019t have any special USP as an actor. I don\u2019t have any speciality as an actor. I don\u2019t know Kung Fu. I don\u2019t dance the Latin Salsa. I am not tall enough. I think anyone who\u2019s my age in the Western world\u2014I\u2019ve seen some of the films in Europe\u2014I think there is no space for me. I don\u2019t think I am that talented. So I would like to continue doing work in India, and hopefully take Indian cinema to the world. That\u2019s the ambition I have.”<\/p>\n

Salman Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan once said that he is not interested in pursuing Hollywood films, and instead hopes to see the Indian film industry grow to a level where it stands on its own without being compared to the West. During a 2015 press conference, Salman Khan said, \u201cI am happy being here. I have earned respect here and it has taken time for me to achieve it. I would have to work again to earn that respect and love [in Hollywood].” He added that he already receives immense love and respect in India, and since it has taken years to build that standing, he sees little reason to move to Hollywood.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s a film related to us (Indians), I might do it but I don\u2019t have any interest or craze for it,” he added.<\/p>\n

Kangana Ranaut<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kangana Ranaut is not very keen on a career in Hollywood either. In a recent interview with ANI, she shared why she doesn\u2019t plan on stepping into Hollywood. She said \u201cI\u2019m not crazy about Hollywood. Because Hollywood has a very specific agenda to make films that make America look great. So we should have our own agenda. Why should we unnecessarily go there and try to make America look great?”<\/p>\n

Kareena Kapoor Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Karan Johar reminded Kareena her response \u201cSab bus pakad k jaa rahe hai”, when asked about her contemporaries like Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone going to Hollywood. Adding to that Karan asked her about her Hollywood ambitions to which she said ” Main to yahi pe hu. I am very happy with my Indian movies and acting. Bada mazaa aata hai. Humare Hindi film gaane pe dance karna. Bada mazaa aata hai Hindi dialogues bolna. Bhatinda ki Sikhni hu bhai. (I\u2019m right here. I\u2019m very happy with my Indian movies and acting. I really enjoy it. I love dancing to our Hindi film songs. I really enjoy delivering Hindi dialogues. I\u2019m a Sikhni from Bhatinda).”<\/p>\n

Manoj Bajpayee<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of India\u2019s finest actors, Manoj Bajpayee has often mentioned that he isn\u2019t actively seeking Hollywood projects. In an interview with Hindustan Times, The Family Man actor said, \u201cIt\u2019s not in your hands. I keep getting offers, I won\u2019t deny that. It has to be respectable. I am not dying to go there and start from the scratch just because it\u2019s Hollywood.” He said he has great respect for Hollywood films, but is currently receiving strong roles and recognition in the Indian film industry, and that starting from scratch abroad is not something he is inclined towards.<\/p>\n

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