Doctor Strange 2 star Benedict Cumberbatch picks this superstar over Hrithik Roshan for MCU

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is all set for its theatrical release on the big screen. The actor in a recent interview opened up about his connection with India. He also opened up on which popular Bollywood superstar he would like to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Talking to PTI, the Sherlock Holmes actor was asked to name an actor he thinks can be a part of the MCU. He was given an option of Hrithik Roshan or Shah Rukh Khan, both of whom have played superheroes. Shah Rukh Khan in Ra. One and Hrithik in Krrish Without hesitation, the Dr Strange star said, “Khan is great.”

Benedict Cumberbatch also spoke about his connection to India and spoke about his time in the country when he visited after taking a gap year from his school. The actor had travelled to Darjeeling to teach English at a Tibetan monastery and recalled his six-month-long stay in India

He said, “I love your country, I love your culture and cultures. It feels like I was there almost a lifetime ago, in my late teens for six months of teaching, exploring, and travelling as well.

 

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He added, “I’d love to have an excuse to come back and if that’s to interact with the first Indian superhero, bring it on.”

The actor will be seen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It will be released in theatres across India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam on May 6.

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