India, Nov. 8 -- Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and John Abraham impressed everyone with their comic timing and bromance in Garam Masala. However, there were long-standing rumours that Akshay had cut his co-star John's role in the film. Now, the film's director, Priyadarshan, has finally refuted those claims.

In an interview with Subhash K. Jha for The Times of India, Priyadarshan heaped praise on Akshay's performance in the movie and said, "He was a laugh riot. Once again, Akshay displayed his comic timing under my direction after Hera Pheri, and the audience loved it! Personally, I think Akshay's comic timing in Garam Masala was as good as Hera Pheri."

When asked about the rumours that Akshay had cut John's role in Garam Masala, Priyad...