Not just Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar too has given a big break to many newbies in Bollywood!

By Gaurang Chauhan
| Updated: August 10, 2016 10:26 AM IST

Akshay Kumar has acted alongside many newcomers..

Salman Khan is considered as the Godfather to many Bollywood celebs. He has launched many new actresses in his movies. But, it's not just Salman Khan, even Akshay Kumar has successfully launched quite a few Bollywood actresses in his movies. Khiladi of Bollywood is in news for his upcoming release Rustom. As his movie is up for release, let's take a look at the actresses who got their big break with Akshay Kumar. Also Read - Priyadarshan comments on Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa sequels whilst confirming his next with Akshay Kumar; 'I don't like...'

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The dusky beauty's debut movie was Ajnabee opposite Akshay Kumar. She bowled everyone over with her negative performance and went on to do films like Raaz, Jism, Corporate etc.

#Lara Dutta & Priyanka Chopra - Andaaz(2003)

Both the beauty queens got their big break in an Akshay Kumar hit Andaaz. Both Ms Universe and Ms World went on to do successful movies, with Priyanka Chopra all set to make her Hollywood film debut opposite global icon, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, in next summer's release Baywatch.

#Neetu Chandra - Garam Masala (2006)

The actress made her debut in comedy hit Garam Masala in 2006 and went on to do critically acclaimed movies like Traffic Signal (2007) and 13B: Fear has a new address (2009). Though her career couldn't take off after that.

#Trisha Krishnan - Khatta Meetha (2010)

The South Indian star was launched alongside Akshay in Priyadarshan dud, Khatta Meetha. Her fate in Bollywood was sealed like the fate of the movie at the box office.

#Madhurima Tuli - Baby (2015)

The model, though in a brief appearance, made a mark and was noticed in the role of Akshay Kumar's character's wife. The young actress, currently, can be seen in season 2 of Anil Kapoor's 24.

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ByGaurang Chauhan
Updated: August 10, 2016 10:26 AM IST