Everybody may not like America but everybody would love to be there. And this is more so true for the world of cinema. Not all of them would explicitly express their wish to be part of the American film industry but the lure is too strong to deny.

Besides, it's not just money but also the availability of top-notch infrastructure that pushes the boundaries of filmmaking to another level. No wonder, over the years, not just Asian technicians but also several actors from the East have plied their trade in Hollywood. With the tribe increasing steadily, hitlist rounds off those who have left a mark on American films.