Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Priyadarshan Debunks Rumors of Akshay Kumar Reducing John Abraham's Role in Garam Masala
For a long time, people have been talking about a movie called Garam Masala, a funny film from 2005 starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.
Some people thought that Akshay Kumar might have asked the director, Priyadarshan, to make John Abraham's role smaller in the movie.
But recently, the director, Priyadarshan, said this is not true!
He explained that Akshay Kumar is a great actor and doesn't need to be insecure.
Priyadarshan believes that people who spread these rumors were just jealous.
He praised Akshay Kumar's funny acting, saying it was as good as in another movie they made together, Hera Pheri.
The movie Garam Masala was about two friends who liked to date many girls at the same time, which led to funny problems.
Priyadarshan is also working with Akshay Kumar on two new movies.
Director Priyadarshan has denied rumors that Akshay Kumar had John Abraham's role reduced in the 2005 film Garam Masala.
Priyadarshan stated in an interview that such rumors were started by jealous individuals to tarnish Akshay Kumar's image.
He praised Akshay Kumar's honesty, hard work, talent, and exceptional comic timing, comparing it to their earlier film Hera Pheri.
Garam Masala, a commercial hit, features Akshay Kumar and John Abraham as photographer friends who juggle multiple girlfriends, leading to comedic chaos.
Priyadarshan confirmed he is collaborating with Akshay Kumar on two upcoming films: Bhoot Bangla and Haiwaan.
- Who
- Director Priyadarshan, actor Akshay Kumar, actor John Abraham
- What
- Priyadarshan addressed and denied rumors that Akshay Kumar had John Abraham's role reduced in the 2005 film Garam Masala.
- When
- Priyadarshan addressed the rumors in a recent interview.
- Where
- The interview was with The Times of India.
- Why
- To dispel persistent rumors and highlight Akshay Kumar's talent and honesty.
- Film
- Garam Masala
- Release Year
- 2005
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Stars
- Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav
- Genre
- Comedy