{"id":18478,"date":"2026-05-24T12:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T12:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/24\/akshay-kumar-welcome-to-the-jungle-update-akshay-kumar-to-play-a-bhojpuri-film-star-in-ahmed-khans-comedy-riot-hindi-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T12:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T12:20:25","slug":"akshay-kumar-welcome-to-the-jungle-update-akshay-kumar-to-play-a-bhojpuri-film-star-in-ahmed-khans-comedy-riot-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=18478","title":{"rendered":"Akshay Kumar: &#8216;Welcome To The Jungle&#8217; update: Akshay Kumar to play a Bhojpuri film star in Ahmed Khan\u2019s comedy riot | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131292402,imgsize-19792,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/akshay-kumar-1.jpg\" alt=\"'Welcome To The Jungle' update: Akshay Kumar to play a Bhojpuri film star in Ahmed Khan\u2019s comedy riot\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"0\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/akshay-kumar\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Akshay Kumar<\/a> is preparing to entertain audiences with a character unlike any he has played before. The actor will reportedly portray a larger-than-life Bhojpuri film star in Welcome To The Jungle, the upcoming comedy entertainer directed by Ahmed Khan.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Reports suggest the actor invested considerable effort in developing the character. From his speaking style to his physical appearance, every aspect has been designed to create a memorable screen presence.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Akshay Kumar&#8217;s character packed with energy and humor<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>The film will reportedly feature Akshay sharing screen space with Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh. One of the most talked-about elements of the project is the song &#8220;Ghis Ghis Ghis.&#8221; The track is scheduled to be unveiled on Monday at 12 PM and is expected to offer audiences their first detailed look at Akshay&#8217;s unusual character.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>According to Pinkvilla, &#8220;Akshay has absolutely killed it with this character in Welcome To The Jungle by going over-the-top in the best way possible. He has embraced Bhojpuri actor energy and his get-up; transformation will leave everyone stunned\u2026in some portions of the film, he has immersed himself so deeply into the part that his character and song sequence are going to leave people shocked and laughing at the same time. The song Ghis Ghis Ghis features Akshay as a Bhojpuri Item Boy.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>&#8216;Welcome To The Jungle&#8217; story filled with chaos and entertainment<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Reports indicate that &#8216;Welcome To The Jungle&#8217; revolves around a humorous and chaotic journey. The story reportedly follows a Bhojpuri cinema personality as he navigates unexpected situations while pursuing larger ambitions. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast. The lineup includes Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal and several other well-known actors.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on June 26 and is expected to be one of the biggest comedy releases of the year.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/welcome-to-the-jungle-update-akshay-kumar-to-play-a-bhojpuri-film-star-in-ahmed-khans-comedy-riot\/articleshow\/131292404.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akshay Kumar is preparing to entertain audiences with a character unlike any he has played before. The actor will reportedly portray a larger-than-life Bhojpuri film star in Welcome To The Jungle, the upcoming comedy entertainer directed by Ahmed Khan.Reports suggest the actor invested considerable effort in developing the character. 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