Indian cuisine is certainly close to our hearts, but nowadays a large number of people abroad are becoming aware of its wonders. In Google’s year in search list for 2022, ‘Paneer Pasanda’ recipe was one of the most trending not only in India but all over the world. We definitely feel proud whenever someone from outside India praises our cuisine and tries its various dishes. And recently, several Hollywood celebrities have confessed that they really admire Indian food too. From actor Paul Rudd to singer Madonna, Indian cuisine has attracted many high-profile fans around the world.
Here are 7 Hollywood celebrities who confess their love for Indian food:
1. Paul Rudd
In a recent interview, Paul Rudd admitted that not only he, but his entire family loves Indian cuisine. He said that he lives in New York where there are some great restaurants for Indian food. He has also been seen many times enjoying Lucknowi Biryani in London. He added, “Good biryani mein kuch toh baat hoti hai..ahh and naan. For example, my daughter, who doesn’t eat anything, used to say I want Indian food. My whole family likes it.”
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Paul Rudd is crazy about delicious Biryani. Photo: Twitter and iStock
2. Julia Roberts
While shooting for her film ‘Eat Pray Love’, actress Julia Roberts confessed that she had a soft corner for all things Indian. “It’s amazing how much Indian food you can eat in five weeks. I’m very finicky and I really love Indian food. Just occasionally, you run into something that’s so wonderfully spicy That you just get sweaty at dinner,” Roberts told People magazine in 2010.
3. Brad Pitt
Believe it or not, even ‘Fight Club’ star Brad Pitt has a fondness for Indian cuisine! When he was in New Zealand for a solo holiday in 2010, he went to a local eatery to enjoy chicken korma, butter chicken and garlic naan. How delicious isn’t it?
4. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is known to be very fond of spicy food and we have seen the proof of this many times. He visited Asha Bhosle’s award winning restaurant in Birmingham, London and ordered Chicken Tikka Masala. In fact, reports suggest that he loved it so much that he even ordered a second helping! Click here To read more about this story.
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5. Madonna
The iconic and famous singer is said to be a huge fan of South Indian food. According to Madonna, the humble idli can actually be a healthy way to curb carb cravings and satiate them in a healthy way. He is also said to be a fan of the aroma of coriander leaves in Indian cooking.
6. Johnny Depp
The actor, best known for his role in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, is also a big fan of Indian cuisine. In June 2022, he was spotted at a popular Indian restaurant named ‘Varanasi’ Birmingham, UK. He ordered some scrumptious dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Prawn Samosa and Dal Makhani and the total bill is rumored to be $62,000 (roughly Rs. 52 lakhs).
7. Lady Gaga
Actress and singer Lady Gaga has mesmerized us with her performances, but you would be surprised to know how much she loves Indian food too. Reports suggest that the diva has a soft corner for spicy Indian curries and consumes them non-stop. After he stopped dieting, he also ate curry three times a day for about a month.