Arshad Warsi celebrated his birthday with a small cake-cutting ceremony alongside the media. The actor opened up about the love he receives from the industry, sharing a heartwarming detail about veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
The Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. actor revealed that the Bachchans are among the first to wish him every year, without fail. He shared that he receives a call from them right after midnight, a gesture he deeply values.
“There are some people who wish me early, one of them is Amit Ji and Jaya Ji. As soon as the clock strikes 12.01, I get their call. The immense love I have been getting from the industry is increasing with time. My friends in the industry are also increasing,” he said, adding that such moments make his birthday even more special.
Arshad also has a professional history with both Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. He shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in Zamaanat: And Justice for All, which also featured Karisma Kapoor and Anupam Kher. He had earlier worked with Jaya Bachchan in Tere Mere Sapne (1996), marking one of his early appearances in films.
On the work front, Arshad has a packed slate ahead. He will be seen in the fourth instalment of the popular Dhamaal franchise, co-starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Mishra, Jaaved Jaaferi and others. Apart from that, he is also part of the multi-starrer comedy Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and several more, promising a full-on entertainer.