Anil Kapoor has had his contract for American TV series 24 extended by six episodes.
The actor, who found fame in the US after starring in worldwide hit Slumdog Millionaire, was contracted for just ten episodes but the show’s bosses have now increased the deal to 16.
"Initially I was under contract for just ten episodes. Then seeing the way my role developed, they decided to have me in 16 episodes," Kapoor told.
"I must say I was as happy with the whole experience as I was with Slumdog Millionaire ."
Reports suggest that some of his Bollywood peers have advised Kapoor not to do American television, but he claimed that it was the right move for him and that he won’t be typecast by playing solely Indian characters.
"I was also advised not to do Slumdog Millionaire. Some Bollywood actors had turned down that part before me. I took it up because my wife and kids were in favour. Can you imagine how I’d feel right now if I had turned it down?
"If I see 2009 as the best year of my life, it’s partly because of Slumdog," he added. "But I am very clear that I won’t play Indian characters in international projects unless they’re really special. I’ve told my agent to seek out parts that are not culture-specific, but have character."
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