Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 director Anees Bazmee revealed how Nana Patekar was cast in ‘Welcome’. Nana initially did not want to hear ‘Welcome’ script and said “Tum apni maa ki kasam khaao…’ But finally, Nana heard the script and agreed to sign ‘Welcome’ film.
The filmmaker Anees Bazmee recalled how Bollywood actor Nana Patekar was cast in ‘Welcome’. Anees said to The Lallantop that Nana was not ready to hear the script of ‘Welcome’. Anees also opened up that Nana finally heard the script for three hours and he was completely elated by it. According to Anees, Nana did his comedy role with utmost seriousness in the movie.
Anees shared, “Woh Kahaani sunne ke liye hi Tayyar nahin the (He wasn’t ready to hear the story).” He recalled Nana’s words, and said, “Mujhe Kahaani nahin sunni Anees. Tum apni maa ki kasam khaao aur batao ki mujhe ye karna chahiye (I don’t want to hear the story, Anees. You swear on your mother and tell me if I should do it or not).”
Anees called himself a ‘big fan’ of Nana Patekar and expressed that he admires Nana’s acting. Anees also praised the actor and said that it was great working with him. Anees also said that he had narrated the script to the actor for three hours before he was overjoyed with it.
Anees mentioned Nana became emotional, hugged him and requested that Anees mold him for the character. Anees also said that Nana took his comedy role in ‘Welcome’ very seriously.
Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif were in lead roles along with Anil Kapoor, Feroz Khan, Mallika Sherawat and others in ‘Welcome’ movie. Anees Bazmee is preparing for the release of his upcoming film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ this November. Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit are playing their characters in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.