Mallika Sherawat reveals Welcome co-stars Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar fought for her attention on sets; ‘Imagine how important I felt’

Mallika Sherawat reveals Welcome co-stars Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar fought for her attention on sets; 'Imagine how important I felt'

As a die-hard fan of Bollywood, I can’t help but reminisce about the golden days of 2007 when Mallika Sherawat graced our screens in the iconic film, Welcome. Oh boy, was that a rollercoaster ride! The actress recently shared some behind-the-scenes tales from the set, and let me tell you, it’s like reliving those glorious days all over again.


As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always admired Mallika Sherawat’s charm, talent, and sincere demeanor. Recently, in an engaging interview, this captivating actress looked back on her experience filming the 2007 movie “Welcome,” alongside Akshay Kumar. The production was a genuinely rewarding journey for her. Moreover, she playfully revealed that during filming, her co-stars Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor would engage in friendly rivalry to gain her attention on set. This friendly competition made her feel truly cherished. She also acknowledged the exceptional acting abilities of both gentlemen.

The movie “Welcome,” featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif (released in 2007), is often recognized as one of the top comedy films of that particular decade. This multi-talented production also included Mallika Sherawat. Lately, she reminisced about her delightful experiences during filming on The Ranveer Show.

1) She reminisced about finding pleasure in working for the movie. Furthermore, Sherawat disclosed that her co-actors Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor, who portrayed her suitors, often had on-set squabbles to win her attention off-camera. Their unique attentions consistently made the actress feel valued.

She shared that she thoroughly enjoyed working on the set of Welcome. Not only that, but Anil and Nana displayed genuine interest in her, vying for her attention. This made her feel incredibly valued, given their stature as exceptional individuals and talented performers with electrifying energy.

For those unfamiliar, in the movie, both Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor played roles attempting numerous strategies to capture Mallika’s character’s attention. During production, it was also inquired if she felt that the film would become a major hit at the box office.

In her reply, Mallika explained, “While filming in Dubai, the heat was intense enough to constantly melt our makeup. As a result, everyone’s focus shifted from the movie’s future, and we all just yearned for a swift conclusion so we could return home quickly.

The movie “Welcome,” helmed by Annes Bazmee, turned out to be a surprising success upon its release. To this day, its enthusiasts fondly recall it, and numerous memes have been created using various moments from the movie.

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2024-10-13 17:52