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Whereas singer Daler Mehndi readies to make his appearing debut quickly in Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle, he reveals that this isn’t the primary time he has been supplied a movie to behave in. He makes a slightly fascinating revelation whereas speaking to us. “I used to be supplied a task again in 1998 in Kajol’s Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi,” says the singer, who was contemporary out of the success of his track, Kudiyaan Sheher Diyan when this position initially got here his means.
“I keep in mind meri baat hui thi [with the producers], and I had requested them more cash than the principle hero of the movie. After a gathering for about 15-20 minutes, I lastly determined that I didn’t wish to do the film. All my pals mentioned that it’s an enormous manufacturing and a terrific film, however I mentioned that mera abhi singing ka kaam hai, foremost ussi par focus kar leta hoon, abhi itna time pada hai, filmein toh hoti rahengi,” provides Mehndi.
It has been over 20 years since Mehndi has been writing and singing songs and he admits that he by no means felt the necessity to as such go all about and switch into an actor. “I didn’t wish to spend my very own cash to make a film, however I at all times had this thought that if any producer or director feels that I’m wanted or I’ve the expertise to play any character, then they’ll name me. Now I really feel ki ab time hai, gaane foremost jhande gaaad diye, ab appearing mai gaaadne hain. If God needs, I’ll excel in appearing as effectively,” hopes the 56-year-old, who has already shot for a few of his elements, whereas some are nonetheless left.
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The singer is grateful to filmmaker Ahmed Khan for contemplating him in Welcome To The Jungle, and is absolutely wanting ahead to being part of an ensemble forged together with Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Suniel Shetty amongst others.
“He known as me and simply mentioned, ‘Paaji, maine ek jagah aapki haan kardi hai, na mat kijiyega’. He’s my brother and an incredible human being, I simply couldn’t say no. I’m glad that he felt I may do a task in his movie,” Mehndi continues, “Everybody has been treating me with such love and respect. All of us maintain laughing on a regular basis on set whereas filming and I can’t think about how a lot the viewers will take pleasure in it. Akshay paaji itna hasaate hain, bahut maza aa raha hai.”
Ask him if balancing appearing and singing can be a tough activity, and the singer doesn’t look perturbed. “Technically, I began appearing in my track Na Na Na Re, so I don’t assume it’s that troublesome for me or I’ll should work arduous on it individually. I really feel I’ve it in me. Baaki bhagwaan ne chaaha toh aur appearing tasks bhi aayenge, I’m prepared to develop extra on this area. I’m hoping to steadiness each appearing and music sooner or later,” he wraps up.
