‘Welcome To The Jungle’ saw the star-studded release of the song ‘Tera Paisa Mera Paisa’ at a cinema in Mumbai, Akshay KumarFarida Jalal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie ShroffParesh Rawal, Sunil Shetty, Rajpal Yadav, jusadaand Vindoo Dara Singh graced the event with director Ahmed Khan and producers Firoz A. Nadiadwala and Rakesh Dan. Firoz also made a rare appearance at a film promotion event after many years.
Akshay Kumar charms the crowd at ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ song launch
The song was screened for the audience to kick off the event, after which Akshay Kumar took to the stage and asked, “Yahaan kaun hai jisko paisa accha nahin lagta?” When someone in the crowd shamelessly raised their hands, Akshay quipped: “Usne haath khada kiya. Usko bahar nikaal!” The actor then got serious for a moment and added: “Everyone wants money. With money, you can manage your house, pay your electricity bills, and go on vacation.”“
Akshay Kumar warmly welcomes Farida Jalal on stage
Akshay then invited the entire cast and producers to come on stage. He enthusiastically introduced one of the attendees, “I would like to call a beautiful lady that we all love. Her name is Farida Jalal.” In a touching moment, Sunil Shetty and Jackie Shroff gently held her hands and escorted her to the stage.
Akshay Kumar reveals Paresh Rawal is the seniormost actor in Welcome to the Jungle
A chair was placed on the stage for Farida, but she lovingly urged Akshay to take her place. Akshay smiled and quipped, “Main baithu? Aur aap khadi rahenge? Aur fir press humein chhod degi?” He then went on to introduce the next guest, saying, “I want to call veteran actor Jackie daddy,” before quickly correcting himself. “Oh wait, Paresh bhai is the senior most actor. May 30, 1955 ko paye Hue insaan, Paresh bhai, upar aaiye! Dada was born on February 1, 1957, two years later. Then, you are the second senior.
Jackie Shroff and Akshay Kumar share fun banter at ‘Welcome to Jungle’ event
Jackie was clearly in a good mood and decided to tease Akshay, telling him, “Lekin daadhi teri safed lag rahi hai!” Akshay laughed it off and shot back, “Aap kya daadhi kaali karwake nahin aate kya? Poori pol khol doonga!” The actor then shifted the spotlight and said, “There is always a king in the jungle and the king of our film is our producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala.”
Farida Jalal teases her role in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
During the Q&A session, Farida was asked about her decision to join the film. Keeping her fun going, she said, “Watch the film and you will get the answer. I will shock you all! And the people who will shock you are Ahmed Khan and Akshay Kumar.” Akshay was quick to back her up and assured the audience, “Farida Jalalji delivers the best comedy in the film, followed by Kiran Kumarji and then all of us.”
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Akshay Kumar praises Farida Jalal’s dialogues in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
When a reporter pressed Farida to reveal something about her character, Akshay jumped up in excitement and shouted, “Nahin. Nahin!” Farida smiled, held back gracefully, and said, “I wish I could say it, but I can’t.” However, Akshay couldn’t control himself and ended up gushing, “Farida ji yeh bhi nahin bata sakti ki inki dialogue delivery kaisi hai!”.
Welcome to the Jungle release date
“Welcome to the Jungle” will hit theaters on June 26, with a paid preview on the evening of June 25.
