Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Nora Fatehi: Bollywood stars with foreign citizenship

Several Bollywood actors have roots beyond India, and their citizenship often draws attention because their careers are so closely tied to Hindi cinema. Some were born abroad, while others inherited nationality through a parent. Yet all six have built public identities through films, songs, screen presence, and personal milestones, keeping them in the spotlight. Here is a fact-checked look at Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Nora Fatehi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Imran Khan, and Sunny Leone, with updated details on their citizenship, work, and personal lives.

Katrina Kaif is a British citizen. Born in Hong Kong to a British mother, she went on to build one of the most successful careers among leading Bollywood actresses. Her filmography includes 'Namastey London', 'Singh Is Kinng', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Tiger Zinda Hai', 'Bharat', 'Sooryavanshi', 'Tiger 3', and 'Merry Christmas'. She has stayed relevant across romance, action, and big-budget entertainers, while also becoming a major name in the beauty space. In her personal life, Katrina is married to actor Vicky Kaushal. She is also the co-founder of beauty brand which has helped expand her brand well beyond films.

Nora Fatehi is a Canadian citizen born in Toronto and of Moroccan descent. She found fame in India through dance, music videos, special song appearances, and film roles. She first appeared in 'Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans' and later became widely known for songs and appearances linked to films such as 'Satyameva Jayate' and 'Batla House'. She has also worked across Telugu and Malayalam cinema and brought her performance style to international platforms. Nora keeps much of her personal life private, but she has often spoken about responsibility toward her family and the hard work behind her rise in entertainment.

Alia Bhatt holds British citizenship through her mother, Soni Razdan. Though born in Mumbai, Alia has publicly acknowledged that she is a British citizen. Over the years, she has become one of Hindi cinema’s top stars, starring in films such as 'Highway', 'Raazi', 'Gully Boy', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', and 'Jigra'. She has balanced commercial success with strong performances and remains one of the industry’s most bankable actors. In her personal life, Alia is married to actor Ranbir Kapoor and has a daughter, Raha. She is also building a growing presence as an entrepreneur through her brand.

Imran Khan holds American citizenship because he was born in Madison, Wisconsin. Aamir Khan’s nephew became a popular face in Bollywood with a softer, urban-romantic screen image. His best-known films include 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na', 'I Hate Luv Storys', 'Delhi Belly', 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', and 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'. Though he stepped away from acting for a long period, public interest in him has remained steady. In his personal life, Imran is a father and has also drawn attention for his low-key approach to fame. His name still carries nostalgia for fans of 2000s Hindi cinema.

Jacqueline Fernandez holds Sri Lankan citizenship and remains one of the best-known foreign-born stars working in Bollywood. She was born in Bahrain, has Sri Lankan roots, and entered show business after winning Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2006. In Hindi cinema, she gained attention through films such as 'Murder 2', 'Housefull 2', 'Race 2', 'Kick', 'Judwaa 2', and 'Ram Setu'. Her screen image blends glamour, comedy, and commercial appeal. In recent years, she has remained active through films, performances, and digital projects. Jacqueline keeps her personal life largely private and public-facing, with most attention focused on her work, style, and appearances.

Sunny Leone is a Canadian-American actor. She was born in Sarnia, Ontario, and later became a U.S. citizen while retaining Canadian citizenship. In India, she built a mainstream identity through films such as 'Jism 2', 'Ragini MMS 2', 'Ek Paheli Leela', and 'Kennedy', as well as reality shows, song appearances, and digital work. Her career path has been very different from that of a conventional Bollywood entrant, yet she has successfully established herself as a durable entertainment brand. In her personal life, Sunny is married to Daniel Weber and has three children. She continues to work across films, events, and business ventures.