Akshay Kumar Reveals Why He Chose Raju's Role Over Shyam's in 'Hera Pheri'

• Akshay Kumar was initially offered Shyam's role in 'Hera Pheri' by director Priyadarshan.
• He opted to play Raju, a mischievous character, instead of the conventional hero role.
• Akshay wanted to try a different kind of role, moving away from his usual action and gentle characters.
• 'Hera Pheri' marked the first collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan.
• The film was a massive hit and boosted Akshay's career, followed by a successful sequel.