Akshay Kumar is often hailed as one of Bollywood’s most disciplined and hard-working actors, and his Welcome to the Jungle co-star Akshara Singh has now shared an incident that further highlights his commitment to his acting craft.The Bhojpuri actress, who made a special appearance in the recently released action comedy Ghis Ghis Ghis, recalled how Akshay continued shooting despite having a high fever.
“He had a fever of 103-104 degrees during filming”
Speaking to ANI, Akshara praised the actor’s professionalism and revealed that he was battling a severe viral infection during the shoot.“On top of that, he had a fever of 103-104 degrees while filming. I kept watching him and realized how much he loved his job and his craft. He works with great responsibility and dedication,” she said.According to the actress, even though Akshay was clearly unwell, he did not let his condition affect the progress of the shoot. Rather than take a long break in his vanity, he chose to continue filming and stay on set.Akshara was particularly impressed with how the actor managed to hide his discomfort once the cameras started rolling.She shared that Akshay transformed the moment the director called for action, bringing his signature energy and infectious smile to the performance despite his illness.
Bhojpuri star’s dream opportunity
For Akshara, one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry, sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar is an unforgettable milestone.Recalling how she incorporated the song into Ahmed Khan’s directorial venture, she said, “I got a call from Ahmed Sir Productions. Someone told me there was a song in “Welcome to the Jungle” and I had to do it. “The actress was initially unsure about the proposal but her hesitation disappeared after she received a call from renowned choreographer Ganesh Acharya.“He asked me if I would like to do this song. I asked what type of song it was and he said it was a great song and I really liked it. He encouraged me to do it. When I heard the names of Ganesh sir and Akshay sir, I went completely blank,” she revealed. Welcome to the Jungle has a huge cast led by Akshay Kumar. The film also stars Sunil Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lala Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Tushar Kapoor, Shriyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani and Jackie Shroff.
