'Welcome To The Jungle' title track sparks nostalgia
Mumbai, May 18
Monday brought nostalgia among cinephiles with the release of the 'Welcome To The Jungle' title track.
The original title track of the first film has been reimagined with new lyrics and, of course, with new members on board.
While the song transported many to early 2000s filmy era when Akshay Kumar was ruling the box office with a string of comedy blockbusters, it also drew mixed reactions, with some calling it "messy."
"Music was OK main attraction was Nostalgia in the Title Track Expected a better choreography though," a social media user on X wrote.
"Funny but messy," another user commented.
Many even got excited to see veterans Akshay, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty in one frame together.
"Akshay + Suniel what a combo Purane din yaad agye," a fan wrote.
"Akshay Kumar + Suniel Shetty + Ravina Tandon = Pure Nostalgia," another one commented.
The title track, originally composed by Sajid-Wajid and recreated by Vikram Montrose, has vocals from Shaan, Priya Patidar, and Vikram Montrose himself.
Speaking about the music, Director Ahmed Khan said, "We wanted every song in Welcome To The Jungle to feel cinematic, entertaining, and mounted on a massive scale. Music plays a huge role in building the world and energy of the film."
Vikram Montrose, Music Director, shared, "This soundtrack celebrates everything audiences love about big Bollywood entertainers. The idea was to create songs that feel energetic, stylish, theatrical, and instantly memorable.
Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, Welcome To The Jungle will be out soon. Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Krushna Abhishek, and Aftab Shivdasani among others are also a part of the film.
The original 'Welcome' released in 2007 featured Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, and Paresh Rawal, and was directed by Anees Bazmee. Its sequel, 'Welcome Back', released in 2015, starred John Abraham and Shruti Haasan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I loved the nostalgia, but can we talk about how crowded this looks? Disha, Jacqueline, Lara—so many actresses but no real addition to the vibe. Also, the new version doesn't match the original charm. 🎤
Honestly, 'messy' is the right word. Too many people, too much happening. The original 'Welcome' had perfectly timed comedy. This seems like a cash grab with nostalgia bait. But still, I'll watch it for Paresh Rawal sir—he's the real star.
As someone who grew up in India and moved abroad, this song immediately brought back memories of watching 'Welcome' on DVD with my cousins. The roar of Akshay and Suniel's combo is unmatched. Not sure about Disha Patani's acting though. 😅
Recreating a classic is always risky. The song is decent, but it feels like they tried too hard to make it 'cool.' The original had simplicity and charm. This is just loud. But I'll give it a chance—maybe the full film will surprise us!
Aar yaar, finally a Bollywood comedy film that might not be cringy. The cast is massive! But I'm worried about the direction—Ahmed Khan hasn't made a memorable film in years. Still, nostalgia win for me. Purane din yaad aa gaye! 🎬
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