Actor Simu Liu, renowned for his portrayal of the titular character in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi,” is on the brink of his newest cinematic venture, “Barbie,” where he assumes a pivotal role. In an interview with PinkVilla, Simu Liu expressed his profound desire to venture into the realm of Bollywood, stating, “So, yeah, I’m putting it out there. I want to be in a Bollywood movie. I wanna be part of a Bollywood dance number. Um, so I really wanna make it happen.”
His admiration for Indian cinema was further evident as he spoke highly of SS Rajamouli’s epic blockbuster, “RRR.” Simu Liu extolled the film, saying, “RRR this year was so phenomenal. It was absolutely incredible and it blew me away. There are a lot of similarities between ‘Barbie’ and Bollywood… the focus on musicality, the presence of music, songs, singing, and dancing. The actors are performing and singing, requiring such triple threats. I feel like it’s such a natural thing for an actor to look at Bollywood and want to participate and be a part of it in some way.”
Under the skillful direction of Greta Gerwig, co-written alongside Noah Baumbach, “Barbie” has an impressive cast, with Margot Robbie embracing the iconic role of Barbie, and Ryan Gosling portraying the equally beloved character, Ken. Anticipation and excitement have mounted as the movie gears up for release on July 21.
With Simu Liu’s evident enthusiasm for Bollywood, his desire to immerse himself in the vibrant world of Indian cinema has resonated with fans worldwide.