Hugh Grant: Father Born in India, I'm 'Half Indian'

• Hugh Grant joked he may be "half Indian" as his father was born in an obscure northern town in the Indian subcontinent, possibly now Pakistan.
• Grant recalled his first visit to India in 1988 to shoot "La Nuit Bengali" in Kolkata, enjoying the cultural experience and high society.
• He shared anecdotes from his time in Kolkata, including a story about his driver, Bishu.
• Grant discussed working with Merchant Ivory on "Maurice" in 1987, praising their unique and brave filmmaking style.

Why It Matters: Hugh Grant's Indian roots highlight unexpected celebrity cultural ties.