Akshay Kumar has always been recognized as one of the most disciplined and hardworking actors in Bollywood, and his Welcome To The Jungle co-star Akshara Singh today shared an incident that further highlights his commitment to his craft.The Bhojpuri actress, who made a special appearance in the song Ghis Ghis Ghis from the recently released action-comedy, recalled how Akshay continued shooting despite suffering from a high fever.
“He had a fever of 103-104 degrees while shooting”
Speaking to ANI, Akshara praised the actor’s professionalism and revealed that he was battling a severe viral infection during the shoot.“The biggest thing is that he had a fever of 103-104 degrees while shooting. I kept observing him and realized how much he loved his work and his skills. He works with great responsibility and dedication,” he said.According to the actress, despite not being in good health, Akshay did not allow his condition to affect the production schedule. Instead of taking long breaks in his vanity van, he chose to continue filming and stay on set.Akshara was especially impressed with how the actor managed to hide his discomfort when the cameras started rolling.He shared that the moment the director called for action, Akshay completely transformed, bringing his trademark energy and infectious smile to the show despite his illness.
A dream opportunity for the Bhojpuri star
For Akshara, who is one of the most popular and highest paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema, sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar is a memorable milestone.Recalling how he got the song in Ahmed Khan’s directorial venture, he says, “I got a call from Ahmed Sir’s production house. I was told there was a song on Welcome To The Jungle and I had to do it.”Initially unsure about the offer, the actress said her doubts disappeared after she received a call from renowned choreographer Ganesh Acharya.“He asked me if I would do the song. I asked what kind of song it is, and he said it’s a beautiful track and I really like it. He encouraged me to do it. And the moment I heard Ganesh sir and Akshay sir’s name, I really went blank,” he revealed. Welcome To The Jungle has a large ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani and Jackie Shroff.
