Lara's grateful to Akshay!

Lara Dutta made her debut with Andaaz that starred Akshay Kumar and looks like the hottie has been a fan of Akki since then.

When Akki approached her to lend her voice for the animation film Jumbo, she readily agreed to do it. �Yes, that was a major factor. Akshay, though a major star, didn�t mind working with a newcomer. He didn�t hesitate to work with me when I was making my debut. We have done many films after that and he has been a fantastic co-star.�

Akki, whose been through a little rough patch of late, would be happy to know that he still has many fans left.

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