As the world remembers the late legend Asha Bhosle, we look back at the time Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise couldn’t get enough of her Birmingham eatery
Tom Cruise is known for his “all or nothing” attitude. But in August 2021, the Hollywood icon proved that his commitment to excellence extends right down to his dinner plate—specifically at Asha’s Birmingham.
Back in 2021, while the Midlands was buzzing with the news that the seventh Mission: Impossible installment was filming in the area, the real action was happening on Newhall Street. On a quiet Saturday night, Tom Cruise walked into the award-winning restaurant alongside director Christopher McQuarrie for a taste of authentic Indian cuisine.
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Most diners find a single portion of Asha’s rich Chicken Tikka Masala more than enough, but Tom Cruise isn’t “most diners.” After finishing his first serving, the actor was so impressed that he reportedly ordered a second one immediately to share with his group.
The restaurant staff described the visit as a “fantastic surprise,” noting that the star was incredibly down-to-earth and spent his evening truly enjoying the fine-dining experience.
The news of the visit didn’t just go viral among film fans; it reached the legendary Asha Bhosle herself. The singing icon took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her delight, posting a photo of the smiling star outside her establishment.
“I was very happy to hear that Mr. Tom Cruise enjoyed his fine dining experience at Asha’s (Birmingham) and I look forward to him visiting us again soon!” Asha captioned the post.