“It is not as easy as flipping a coin,” says the ex-Miss Universe Lara Dutta when asked to choose between the two leading men of Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd’s film Blue, India’s biggest action-thriller that is releasing on October 16.
Lara explains that she is naturally very fond of Akshay because she started her Bollywood career with him in Andaaz.
“From day one, Akshay has been my support system in an industry where I was a total outsider.
I knew no one in showbiz and nothing about films. Akki has been my guiding light,” says Lara.Over the years, the bond between Akshay and her, only strengthened.
And whenever she faced a career issue, she knew all she had to do was to pick up the phone and Akki would be there for her.
He wanted her in Bhagam Bhag... and next he is with her is Housefull. “It was Akshay who recommended Blue,” she admits.