'If men were so brave, how come god made sure that it's only women that give birth? We may be able to lift more bricks, but that's about it. Level two is a perfect example of what I am getting at,' he added.

Akshay has been in the industry for close to a couple of decades now. Does he feel that women have evolved over a period of time when it comes to stunts?

'I genuinely think if we had proper schools for stunt training and facilities where men and women could train, not only would our heroines be as tough as us heroes but our country would be healthier and more experienced. Most Indians don't know how to swim, though not due to any fault of their own but because they are not given the opportunity to learn,' he said.

Regarding the current bunch of actresses, Akshay says, 'As for actresses nowadays, they have a much tougher role to play - they are not all sari- wearing beauties any more. They have more demanding roles.'

He indicates that audiences should not expect him to hog the limelight as an action hero on the show.

'If you want to see me in action, then watch my movies. That's because 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' is about the 'power of our sexes' and not about checking out what is Akshay Kumar up to this time. My stunts are just a bonus and a little treat for my fans,' he said.

(Joginder Tuteja can be contacted at joginder_tuteja@rediffmail.com)