Akshay Kumar's magic pulls Brothers

Like Shah Rukh Khan, his contemporary, Akshay had no connections in the industry when he came looking for a chance to work in a movie. One story about his entry into films is interesting. It is said Producer Pramod Chakravarthy was in his office one afternoon when veteran make up artist Narendra dada told him that a handsome chap was waiting outside and, since Pramod Chakravarthy was looking for a new leading man for his next film, he should just call the aspirant and appraise him. There was something about the youth that gave him the feeling that he was star material. The big time producer listened to the humble makeup artist’s suggestion because he desperately needed a new actor for his next picture as all the top actors of the time were busy doing three shifts a day and had no time to spare. Pramod Chakravarthy called the young man whose name then was Rajiv Bhatia and looked him up and down. He told the hopeful aspirant that Narendra dada was indeed right. He had the looks and the physique that made him ideal for the robust character he had developed for his next venture. As the story goes, Pramod Chakravarthy signed the aspirant without wasting time for Deedar.