Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh has revealed that Akshay Kumar shot the song Ghis Ghis Ghis from Welcome To The Jungle despite running a high fever of 103-104 degrees. Speaking to ANI, Akshara said she was struck by the actor’s professionalism and dedication during the shoot, describing it as one of the most memorable aspects of working with him. Akshara, who shares screen space with Akshay in the song, said she closely observed the actor throughout filming and was impressed by his commitment to the project despite being unwell. According to her, Akshay continued shooting with the same sense of responsibility and seriousness that he brings to his work.

What did Akshara Singh say about  's dedication?

Recalling the shoot, Akshara said that seeing Akshay work through a fever left a lasting impression on her. She noted that while the song presents him in a fun and playful avatar, what stood out behind the scenes was his dedication to his craft. “The biggest thing was that he had a fever of 103-104 degrees while shooting. I kept observing him and realised how much he loves his work and his craft. He works with a great sense of responsibility and dedication,” she said.

How did Akshara Singh join the song?

Akshara also shared how she landed the opportunity to feature in Ghis Ghis Ghis. She said she initially received a call from director Ahmed Khan’s production team regarding a song in . While she was hesitant at first, choreographer Ganesh Acharya later contacted her and encouraged her to take up the project. Watch the music video here: The actor said hearing the names of Ganesh Acharya and Akshay Kumar was enough to convince her to come on board.

Why was the collaboration special for Akshara?

For Akshara, the collaboration was a dream-come-true moment. She admitted feeling overwhelmed and nervous at the prospect of working alongside a star whose films she had grown up watching. Calling it a “fangirl moment”, she said it felt surreal to go from applauding Akshay’s performances on television to sharing screen space with him in a major Bollywood production. Directed by Ahmed Khan,   cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta and Johny Lever, among others.