Welcome To The Jungle Shoot: Dubai Schedule Cancelled After King Impact?

The impact of rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia is now clearly visible in the film industry. Following the recent rescheduling of Shah Rukh Khan 's film "King," Akshay Kumar 's multi-starrer " Welcome to the Jungle" has also been affected.

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Ahmed Khan Film Song: Dubai Shoot Cancelled

According to reports, the film's director,Ahmed Khan,had planned to shoot a grand song for the comedy film in Dubai. A particularly glamorous setup was planned for the song, including spectacular locations like a nightclub, a casino, and a private jet. The team even waited for weeks in the hope that the situation would return to normal, but that didn't happen.

Finally, given the uncertainty, the makers made the bold decision to cancel the Dubai shoot and instead decided to shoot the song in Mumbai. According to reports, large sets will be constructed for this sequence at Mumbai's Madh Island, Golden Tobacco Studios, and Film City, Goregaon.

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Ahmed Khan Film Set: Dubai Style Grand Song

The sets, designed by production designer Sailesh Mhadik, will be created to reflect the luxury lifestyle of Dubai, maintaining the same grand feel of the song. The makers' goal was to showcase the glamorous lifestyle of the wealthy, and Dubai was considered the perfect location for the song.

Ahmed Khan Film Shoot: 30 Actors Date Clash

Postponing the shoot wasn't easy for the team, as the film features over 30 prominent actors. Managing everyone's dates simultaneously would have been extremely difficult. Therefore, changing the location was considered the best option.

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Starcast

The film " Welcome to the Jungle " is also in the news for its massive star cast. Akshay Kumar , Suniel Shetty , Arshad Warsi , Raveena Tandon , Jackie Shroff , Paresh Rawal , Disha Patani , Jacqueline Fernandez , Shreyas Talpade , and many others will be seen in the film. The film is part of the "Welcome" franchise and promises to deliver a double dose of comedy and entertainment.

Currently, the ongoing tensions in West Asia are impacting many film industry projects, but producers are exploring new options to ensure filming continues. The decision to shoot "Welcome to the Jungle" in Mumbai is an example of the need to move forward with the show regardless.

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FAQs

Why was the Dubai shooting of 'Welcome to the Jungle' cancelled?

The shooting of Welcome to the Junglewas cancelled due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Who is playing the lead role in this film?

Akshay Kumarwill be seen in the lead rolein this film .

Is this the first film whose shooting has been affected?

No, before this the shooting ofShah Rukh Khan's film 'King' has also been affected.

Where will the film be shot now?

Now the grand song of this film will be shot in various studios of Mumbai.

Why was the shooting planned in Dubai?

It was chosen to reflect the atmosphere of Dubai's luxury locations such as nightclubs, casinos and private jets.