Over the years, Chris Pratt has interacted with Indian actors reminiscent of Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, and actually labored with late actor Irrfan as properly. And that has helped him perceive the rising marketplace for Indian tasks globally, which he says is proved by the viral tune of RRR — Naatu Naatu — clinching Oscar glory.

Earlier, this yr, the musical quantity gained a historic Oscar for Best Original Song.

“At the moment, we are seeing the breaking down of borders, for example, the Best Song Oscar going to an Indian film this year. With more globalisation of the film market, which is happening right now, there is prevalence of more films from the east moving into pop culture in the West, and I’m really excited about that,” Pratt tells us over a zoom name.

In reality, he feels Indian followers are actually particular, and extra passionate in regards to the ever increasing world of storytelling.

The 43-year-old actor, who has made a reputation for himself by means of his superhero avatar Star-Lord from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, continues, “I know there is a massive market in India. I have always had a lot of friends and fans in India. I’m eager to work with more folks in India and to get out there and visit at some point.”

He exclaims, “It is a great time for the relations in pop culture right now as the borders are really blurring. Indian fans are great.”

After getting into the glamour world in 2000, Pratt went on to do TV exhibits reminiscent of The Huntress, The O.C. and Everwood, and rose to prominence because the chubby and easy-going character named Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation. In the world of Hollywood, he discovered reputation by means of the Jurassic World franchise, and Star Lord, which he’s reprising with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In reality, he’s glad that there’s a contact of Bollywood on the earth of Guardians of the Galaxy, which is dominated by peppy music.

“I’m not a filmmaker, but I do see that in James Gunn’s film. There is a certain embracing of music with choreographed dance numbers, like you see in Bollywood. I’m just grateful to see that,” says the actor.

Before wrapping up, he remembers the time spent with Irrfan on the units of a Jurassic World movie, and says, “I was able to work with the late great Irrfan Khan. What an amazing man. What an extraordinary actor. He was so powerful, and so elegant. He is certainly missed, and will be missed in the future too.”