Will Smith has urged Hollywood to develop closer links with Bollywood on a visit to India.

The I, Robot star said US filmmakers could benefit from the "beauty, colour and depth of Indian cinema."

"I really feel there is a marriage to be made between Hollywood and Bollywood," he commented, adding that he personally hoped to work with Indian film artists.

Smith visited Bollywood studios, meeting producers, directors and actors. He said he intended to make contacts for the future.

He expressed particular praise for star Amitabh Bachchan – also known as Big B – and actress Aishwarya Rai.