Indian actress, Lara Dutta needs no introduction. India still remembers Lara’s win in the Miss Universe 2000 pageant. She made her acting debut with the film, Andaaz. For her stellar performance in her debut film, Lara also won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She has appeared in many films, including Masti, Housefull, No Entry, Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Don 2 and Chalo Dilli. In a recent conversation, Lara revisited one of the most shocking moments of her career, where she was left completely exposed to the ocean’s force.
Lara Dutta recalls an accidental drowning experience during a dance sequence in the film, Andaaz
Lara Dutta received widespread acclaim for her debut film, Andaaz. But a behind-the-scenes moment from the shooting floor of Andaaz still haunts Lara. Speaking to Asian Television Network Canada recounted an accidental drowning experience during a dance sequence in the film, Andaaz. The dance sequence dangerously went wrong when a wave swept both Lara and her co-star, Akshay Kumar. It was a terrifying experience for Lara as she didn’t know how to swim at the time. Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar, who himself was in the water, grabbed hold of Lara and brought her back to the beach. Due to Lara’s hypothermic shock, the shooting was postponed, and she was rushed to the hospital. Lara said:
“I went underwater, wearing leather, didn’t know how to swim, sank like a rock.”
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