Anil Kapoor in 24
Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor stars in the final season of the hit American crime television series 24
Aug 26, 2010 12:16 IST
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Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor stars in the hit American television series 24
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24 is Anil Kapoor's first appearence on television on an international lever after Slumdog Millionaire
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It is for the first time that a Bollywood superstar has been cast in a Hollywood television show
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"The experience of working with Fox, Kiefer and the cast and crew of 24, has given me tremendous exposure," said Anil.
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"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.
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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."
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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
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Season 8 also known as Day 8 is the final season of the hit series 24
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Anil Kapoor stars as President Omar Hassan of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan (IRK).
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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
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But Kamistani terrorists dissapointed at both the Presidents un-willingness to develop nuclear weapons turn against them and plots to assasinate both
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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.
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The season is set in New York City and some scenes were shot on-location
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24 Season 8 is telecasted on AXN
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The full cast of 24 Season 8
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A scene from 24
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From left : Anil Kapoor, Annie Wershing, Chris Diamantopoulos, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kiefer Sutherland, Katie Sackhoff and Freddie Prinze Jr.
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A scene from 24
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Anil Kapoor wtih co-star Freddie Prinze Jr.
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