Indian heroines are extremely beautiful: Morgan Freeman

He’s one of the most recognised faces in Hollywood, and unarguably one of the best character actors, the world has seen so far. But ask Morgan Freeman to name his favourite Bollywood heroine, he shys away. “Can’t tell you about my favourite, but can surely tell you that Indian heroines are extremely beautiful and exude a lot of simplicity,” says Morgan.

The Hollywood actor admits to watching  ‘Indian films.’ “I have seen Indian films and I think they are amazing. The whole singing and dancing bit is phenomenal,” he says, disagreeing with the popular notion that Bollywood films are escapist. “The audience has to be convinced with what is showcased to them in a movie. Indian cinema is loved and recognised across the global today.

And that says it all!” At 74, Morgan says that ‘he would to shake a leg in a Bollywood film.’ He adds, “I would love to visit India some time soon.”  On being asked about his next film, he talks about playing a doctor who designs a prosthetic limb for a dolphin.

“Well, this whole story is a true dolphin tale based on the guy.  I don’t look anything close to him, nor do I don’t sound like him. There’s nothing between us that matches.  But it is based on a real guy and yes, I have met him,” he informs.

We finally come to the most difficult question: his near-fatal car accident three years ago in August? “It hasn’t slowed me down. Knock wood, because I’m still workable.  And when I’m doing something, there’s no pain.  Sometimes when I’m just still, it’ll grab you like some kid, who beats you up and bites you real hard,” says Morgan.