Hugh Grant Claims He’s ‘Half Indian’ as He Shares His Father’s Birthplace

Britain: British actor Hugh Grant, while sharing memories related to his family at an event, said that his father was born in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, which today probably falls on the border of Pakistan. He laughingly said that on this basis he can also consider himself “half Indian.” Hearing this, the people present at the program also started smiling.

What difficulty did he face in finding the birth certificate?

Grant said that it was not easy to find information related to his father's birth. The only information he had was that he was born in a small town. This area then came under British India. He said that the name of the place mentioned in the documents was so unknown that finding it was like finding clues to an old story. He guessed that after the partition that town might have become a part of Pakistan.

Was saying “half Indian” just a joke?

He clearly said that he had said this jokingly, but the truth is also that his family's roots are somewhere connected to India. He said that this relationship has always maintained a special affinity for India in his mind.

How was your experience of coming to India for the first time?

Hugh Grant also recalled his first visit to India in 1988. At that time he had come to Kolkata for the shooting of the French film “La Nuit Bengali.” He said that it was the initial phase of his career and coming to India was a completely new and exciting experience for him.

What impression did Kolkata leave on him?

Grant said that the time spent in Kolkata is still one of his favorite memories. The crowd of the city, its culture, the warmth of the people, and the atmosphere full of artists—all these influenced him deeply. He said that that period gave him an opportunity to understand India from a different perspective.

How personal is his connection with India?

Hugh Grant said that his relationship with India is not limited to just films or shooting. The story of his family and his early memories connect him especially with this country. He said that India holds a quiet but strong place in his memories, experiences, and roots of his life.