Of course. I have seen many Bollywood films. When I was in Mumbai to work in A Mighty Heart, my friends there took me to parties where I met many Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan.

What surprised you most about Mumbai on your last visit?

I was returning to the city after many years and I was surprised to see -- I could say shocked -- to see how much of money some people had. When I lived in Mumbai, it was a big thing for someone to own a flat. Now that person earns an entire building.

Would you do a Bollywood film?

If the role is good, I am ready. I welcome challenges all the time.

And you would dance around the trees and get wet in the rain?

Dancing around the trees won't be a problem (chuckles). I have been trained as a dancer.

When you were in Mumbai, did you seek out any producer or director?

I didn't. Let Hollywood come to me (laughs). I can wait. But I will make an exception.

And that would be?

If I know there is a good part in an Amitabh Bachchan film, I will ask him if he could speak for me to the producer or director of the film.

Photograph: Archie Panjabi in Bend It Like Beckham

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