Nollywood Star Osas Ighodaro Secures Lead Role in New Bollywood Production
By Enitan Abdultawab
Nigerian-American actress and TV host Osas Ighodaro has landed a leading role in the forthcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu.
The series, unveiled on Monday by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro alongside Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall. The story explores themes of love, hidden family secrets, and a cross-cultural romance.
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Ahuja introduced Imported Bahu as the debut vertical micro-drama series from her production company, Forever 7 Entertainment.
“For months, we’ve been keeping a secret. Today, we’re finally ready to share it,” she wrote. “Meet Imported Bahu — Forever 7 Entertainment’s first vertical micro-drama series. It’s a story of love, family, secrets, and one Imported Bahu who changes everything.”
She also disclosed that the series, headlined by Ighodaro and Duggall, is scheduled to premiere on July 2, 2026, exclusively on LebaraPlay, Africa’s first telecom-owned micro-drama streaming platform.
Known for promoting collaborations between Nollywood and Bollywood, Ahuja has previously produced acclaimed projects including Namaste Wahala and Postcards. With Imported Bahu, she continues her mission of bringing African and Indian storytelling together through culturally rich productions.
For Ighodaro, the role represents another career milestone, further strengthening her profile on the global entertainment stage.
Renowned for her performances in film and television, the actress has also built a successful career as a television presenter and former beauty queen.
Ahead of its official release, the trailer for Imported Bahu has already been unveiled, generating excitement among audiences eager to see the latest collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood.