Akshay introduces angelic Tejaswani (From Asian Image)

Akshay introduces angelic Tejaswani

11:32am Friday 29th February 2008

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Akshay Kumar played a real life hero when he introduced singing prodigy Tejaswani to the world.

The Bollywood superstar discovered the young singer's talent on a recent trip to Chandigargh and Akshay presented her on stage in the most an emotional episode of the 'Little Champs' show on an Indian cable channel.

An outstanding singer and lifelong fan of music legend, Lata Mangeshkar, Tejaswani is aged 21, but has the mind of a three-year-old.

Akshay Kumar's fascination with the child increased even further when he realised she could barely communicate in sentences, but had the ability to sing like an angel.

Although she has severe speech difficulties, Tejaswani can recite over 200 Lata Mangeshkar songs by heart.

Akshay said, "These children need a hand to give them direction and not our sympathy to weaken them. We should respect what we have, and the power to help another should be our sole purpose. Tejaswani gives me the strength to believe all of us can make a difference.

"Parents of these special children should not be ashamed as these children are as normal as my own child.

"I would like all parents to learn from Tejaswini's mother who has supported and encouraged her daughter to be the singer that she is today.

"She has given her the ability to dream of a career in music. I am sure that with her mother's blessing and our support Tejaswini will be a big singer some day."

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