Dhaka, March 31 -- Actress Lara Dutta, who debuted in Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar, revealed she had a terrifying experience of nearly drowning while filming a dance sequence in the sea. At the time, Lara didn't know how to swim and was swept away by strong waves along with Akshay.

Recalling the incident in a conversation with Asian Television Network Canada, Lara said, "I went underwater wearing leather, didn't know how to swim, sank like a rock." Akshay Kumar grabbed her and brought her safely back to the beach. She went into hypothermic shock, the shoot was paused, and she was rushed to the hospital.

Years later, when Akshay recommended her for the underwater adventure film Blue, which required extensive ocean sequences, Lara initial...