Irrfan Khan says that he often spends more money than what he earns when working in Hollywood film projects.
The Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire star said that it is the type of characters he gets to play in US cinema which is the real reward.
Khan told Hindustan Times: "Whatever I earn in Hollywood gets finished there itself. A number of times, you end up spending extra from your own pocket, but I do it since I know I won't get opportunities to play such nuanced roles anywhere else."
The 48-year-old also spoke about the trend of Indian actors name dropping Hollywood projects to sound more successful in their home market.
"There might be a few actors - in need of some news - who use these roles as a gimmick," he said.
"The collaboration is growing. I feel that now, we will see a lot of people working abroad. Hollywood is keeping an eye on India to get new stories and talent. It's just a matter of time."
Khan's other work outside Bollywood includes The Namesake, A Mighty Heart and The Amazing Spider-Man.
