India, Jan. 7 -- Mahir Pandhi is set to make his Hollywood debut in the biblical film Daniel, and the actor calls it "a big leap" for him as an artiste.

Speaking to us about his Hollywood venture, which also features actors Mena Massoud and Eliza Alexander, the actor who has been seen in pivotal roles in the Thai-Indian romantic comedy Congrats! My Ex and the TV serial Vanshaj, says, "It's my fourth international project, but first in Hollywood, and that too with such big names. It will be a huge move for me."

Talking about Indian artistes in the West, the actor says, "I feel India and Indians have already arrived in Hollywood in a big way." Sharing his own experience, Mahir says, "Hollywood is still story and artiste-centric, a bit les...