Arshad Warsi Opens Up About Losing Bigg Boss Hosting Role and Jolly LLB 2 Lead to Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar
Arshad Warsi, the versatile actor known for his comic timing, recently spoke about losing out on two successful projects – hosting Bigg Boss and playing the lead character in Jolly LLB 2. Both roles eventually went to superstars Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, respectively. Despite the disappointment, Arshad has no hard feelings and even revealed the original plan for Jolly LLB franchise.
Arshad, in an interview with Amar Ujala, explained that he couldn’t return as the host of Bigg Boss because he was shooting in London for another project at the time. However, he acknowledged that Salman Khan is the perfect fit for the reality show, stating, No one could have done that job better than Salman. The reality show needs a ‘Dabangg’ like Salman. Salman has been successfully hosting Bigg Boss for over a decade now.
As for Jolly LLB 2, which was directed by Subhash Kapoor, Arshad expressed his contentment with the way things turned out. He explained that the original plan was for him to star in the first film while Akshay would take over the role in the second installment. Arshad revealed that the upcoming Jolly LLB 3 will reunite him and Akshay on-screen, further confirming the original vision for the franchise.
The conversation then shifted to Arshad’s earlier film, Hulchul, which was a successful comedy directed by Priyadarshan. However, as surprising as it may sound, Arshad admitted that he wasn’t happy working on the film. He revealed that despite being a professional actor, he sometimes encounters projects that don’t bring personal fulfillment. Arshad described Hulchul as one such project where he did his job and moved on, not experiencing the satisfaction he usually finds in acting.
Arshad Warsi, who gained immense popularity as Circuit in Munnabhai MBBS, has primarily played comedic roles throughout his career, with successful contributions to Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal franchise. His latest release, Asur 2, in which he reprises the role of an investigating officer, is currently streaming on Jio Cinema. The web show delves into spirituality, religion, and the concept of questioning the idea of God.
Arshad’s honesty about his experiences in the industry offers a glimpse into the highs and lows of an actor’s career. While he may have missed out on certain opportunities, he remains focused on delivering quality work and finding satisfaction in his craft. With Jolly LLB 3 on the horizon and his continued presence in popular franchises, Arshad Warsi’s journey in Bollywood is far from over.
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