Actor Akshay Kumar disclosed that he suggested the inclusion of the line “Bhojpuri is better than Hollywood” in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ during an exclusive interaction. The dialogue is delivered by actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the sequel.
When questioned about the impact of portraying a Bhojpuri star and featuring a Bhojpuri song in the movie on an industry often criticized for objectifying women, Akshay shared that he proposed the addition of the said dialogue.
Akshay expressed his admiration for the Bhojpuri film industry, emphasizing that the energy, dance, and essence of Bhojpuri cinema surpass Hollywood. He highlighted that the decision to play a Bhojpuri actor was an honor for him.
The latest installment of the franchise boasts a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and several other prominent actors. “Welcome To the Jungle” is a production by AA Nadiadwala, Star Studio18, Cape of Good Films, and Seeta Films.
The movie is part of the successful “Welcome” series, with the original film released in 2007 and its sequel, “Welcome Back,” in 2015.
