Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, widely recognised for her role as Morticia Addams in the Netflix series “Wednesday,” recently captivated fans by sharing her fondness for the Bollywood film “Om Shanti Om.” The 2007 blockbuster, directed by Farah Khan and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has long enjoyed international acclaim, and Zeta-Jones’ public appreciation added a fresh wave of excitement among global audiences.
On September 9, 2025, Zeta-Jones posted an Instagram story while attending the US Open, revealing that she was watching “Om Shanti Om” in her car while waiting for President Donald Trump to take his seat at the event. Her post included a clip from the film’s energetic track “Dhoom Ta Na,” and was captioned: “Waiting for Trump to take his seat at the US Open. Enjoying Om Shanti Om while we wait and wait in the car.” The story quickly went viral across social media platforms, particularly Reddit, where fans celebrated the unexpected crossover between Hollywood and Bollywood.
This is not the first time Zeta-Jones has expressed admiration for the film. At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in 2019, she and her husband, actor Michael Douglas, revealed that their family is “obsessed” with “Om Shanti Om.” Zeta-Jones shared that her children grew up singing songs from the film, and Douglas added that its soundtrack is a staple during their Christmas celebrations. The actress even danced to the film’s title track alongside Anil Kapoor during the summit, further cementing her affection for Bollywood cinema.
In addition to “Om Shanti Om,” Zeta-Jones has previously praised the critically acclaimed Indian film “The Lunchbox,” and during the International Film Festival of India in Goa, she reiterated her love for Indian culture and cinema, stating, “I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.”
Zeta-Jones’ recent post has reignited discussions about the global appeal of Bollywood films and their influence on international audiences. Her continued engagement with Indian cinema underscores the growing cultural exchange between Hollywood and Bollywood, and her public endorsement of “Om Shanti Om” has delighted fans across both industries.
