Rajasthan becomes hotspot for Hollywood celebrities

Rajasthan becomes hotspot for Hollywood celebrities
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New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, who is currently in Udaipur to shoot for an ad film directed by Shekhar Kapur, is the latest Hollywood celebrity to visit the desert state of Rajasthan. Kidman, who arrived yesterday, is reportedly staying at the Udaipur's Lake Palace Hotel, which is a hot favourite amongst visiting celebrities.

Another Oscar-winning actress to visit the state was Julia Roberts, who stayed in Jaipur during a family holiday with her husband and children in January this year.

The other prominent Hollywood celebrities to visit Udaipur include pop singer Madonna, actor Richard Gere and Madonna's ex-husband Guy Ritchie.

Hollywood 'power couple' Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had taken time out of their shooting schedule for "A Mighty Heart" in Mumbai to visit the desert state in 2008.

Rajasthan is also a favorite of "Rolling Stones" frontman Mick Jagger, who last visited the state in 2008 with daughter Jade. He stayed at Hotel Rambagh Palace while in Jaipur.

Similarly, actress Elizabeth Hurley chose Udaipur as the setting for her lavish wedding with NRI tycoon Arun Nayar in 2007.

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