Hollywood Interest
In the early 1950s as Madhubala became one of the most sought-after actresses in India, she also attracted interest from Hollywood. She has appeared in many American magazines such as Theatre Arts. In their August 1952 issue, Madhubala was featured in an extensive article with a full page photograph. The piece was entitled: The Biggest Star in the World (And She's Not in Beverly Hills). It presented the actress as a mysterious and ethereal woman of mythical beauty with a legion of fans.
During this period, on a trip to Mumbai and its film studios, the American filmmaker Frank Capra was pampered and hosted by the elite of the Hindi film industry. The one star whom he really wanted to meet was conspicuous by her absence, Madhubala. A meeting to discuss an opening for Madhubala in Hollywood was proposed by Capra. However, Madhubala's father declined his proposal and put an emphatic end to her potential Hollywood career.
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