Anil Kapoor in 24

Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor stars in the hit American television series 24

24 is Anil Kapoor's first appearence on television on an international lever after Slumdog Millionaire

It is for the first time that a Bollywood superstar has been cast in a Hollywood television show

"The experience of working with Fox, Kiefer and the cast and crew of 24, has given me tremendous exposure," said Anil.

"I will never forget my last day on the set of 24. As soon as I gave my last shot, they cut a huge cake and several people gave speeches about working with me. Never on my 30 year career have I got this kind of appreciation and send off from my peers," he added.

He also said, "It was almost as if I was some kind of ambassador from India and had made a difference to their lives. I was so overwhelmed. I think it went beyond professional respect."

24 also stars Kiefer Sutherland as the protagonist Jack Bauer who is a federal agent. The show is a 24 episode season covering 24 hours of Bauer's lfe

Season 8 also known as Day 8 is the final season of the hit series 24

Anil Kapoor stars as President Omar Hassan of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK).

Set 18 months prior to Season 7, the story involves Jack Bauer contending with assassination threats made during a peace conference between President of the United States Allison Taylor and President Omar Hassan

But Kamistani terrorists dissapointed at both the Presidents un-willingness to develop nuclear weapons turn against them and plots to assasinate both

But Jack discovers that the terrorists are working under the Russian Government and is willing to bring the culprits to justice at the cost of a third world war.

The season is set in New York City and some scenes were shot on-location

24 Season 8 is telecasted on AXN

The full cast of 24 Season 8

A scene from 24

From left : Anil Kapoor, Annie Wershing, Chris Diamantopoulos, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kiefer Sutherland, Katie Sackhoff and Freddie Prinze Jr.

A scene from 24

Anil Kapoor wtih co-star Freddie Prinze Jr.