FoolzFun

Rachel Shelly :

The Videsi factor : The English actress was primarily into theatre and television before Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan happened. Her most recent appearance was on the American series Ghost Whisperer.

Her Indian summer : Cast as Elizabeth Russel in teh film, Rachel had a meatier part than Lagaan's leading lady, Gracy Singh. As she trains Bhuvan's 11 in the gentleman's game she ends up falling in love with him.

But after the cricket match gets over, she returns to the queen's land and never looks back at India. In real life Bollywood has never looked back at her.

Ali Larter :

The Videsi factor : Ali Larter is best known for her role as Niki Sanders in the cult sci-fi series Heroes.

She's not been so lucky in Hollywood, as most of her appearances have been cameos in films like Resident Evil Extinction and Legally Blonde.

Her Indian summer : Larter was cast opposite Salman Khan in his over hyped Hollywood flick Marigold. Larter played a small time Hollywood actress who comes to Bollywood to salvage her career.

While all the Indian actors were talking in some strange accent, Larter was perhaps the only one who's English made any sense.

Barbara Mori :

The Videsi factor : The Latino model got her big break in the Mexican TV Series Rubi. But till now her work has been limited to local Mexican TV networks and films.

Her Indian summer : Mori is cast opposite Hrithik Roshan in the Anurag Basu directed Kites. The Roshans are pegging this as an international project.

And if the entire pre-release buzz is to be believed Mori will be seen in an extremely sensuous dare-to-bare part.

Recently, there were talks about Hrithik and Barbara sharing a steamy smooch in one of the scenes of the film, something papa Roshan is not too happy about.

Denise Richards :

The Videsi factor : Brosnan's Bond girl from The World Is Not Enough is a popular face on various 'World's Most Sexiest Women' polls.

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife and favourite target of critics and razzies, Denise has now gone back to her first love, television.

Her Indian summer : Denise has reportedly been roped in by Sajid Nadiadwala to star opposite Akshay Kumar in Kambakth Ishq.

And it's no ordinary role, as competing with her for Akshay's attention is none other Kareena Kapoor. This is one Holly Babe Vs Bebo contest every man would dream of.