British actor Orlando Bloom was on Sunday deported to the UK after his arrival in India as his E-visa had been rejected. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj soon came to his rescue and helped him get a visa.
The 38-year-old actor, who was invited by the Uttar Pradesh government for a state event, was told after he landed that his e-visa has been rejected. He was subsequently deported, according to sources.
Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh then spoke to Swaraj seeking her intervention in the matter.
The Minister asked the Foreign Secretary to speak to the Indian High Commissioner in London to issue a ‘Tatkal’ (urgent) visa to the British actor so that he could attend the state function.Sources
Following the direction, the actor was granted a visa.
Bloom rose to fame after his performance as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. His other famous roles include Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Paris in Troy, and Balian de Ibelin in Kingdom of Heaven.
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