Aftab Shivdasani revisits 'Mr India' memories with director Ahmed Khan
Synopsis
Decades after playing orphan children together in Shekhar Kapur's 1987 classic 'Mr India', Aftab Shivdasani and Ahmed Khan have reunited — this time as actor and director on 'Welcome To The Jungle'. Aftab's nostalgic Instagram post, complete with a childhood on-set photo and a modern-day recreation, captures a full-circle Bollywood moment.
Key Takeaways
Aftab Shivdasani shared a nostalgic Instagram post recalling his 1987 shoot for 'Mr India' with Ahmed Khan .
Both Aftab and Ahmed played orphan children in Shekhar Kapur 's classic alongside Anil Kapoor .
The duo recreated their 1987 on-set photo on the sets of 'Welcome To The Jungle' , with Ahmed now directing and Aftab starring.
Aftab praised Ahmed for 'holding this amazing film and cast together like a true leader.' 'Welcome To The Jungle' is the latest instalment in the long-running 'Welcome' franchise.
Actor Aftab Shivdasani has shared a nostalgic throwback to 1987, recalling how he and choreographer-turned-filmmaker Ahmed Khan once played orphan children alongside Anil Kapoor in Shekhar Kapur's iconic film 'Mr India' — a connection that has now come full circle as the two reunite for the upcoming comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle'.
The Post That Started It All
Aftab took to Instagram to share his experience on the latest instalment of the 'Welcome' franchise. In the post, the third image was a behind-the-scenes photograph from the 'Mr India' shoot, taken in 1987, featuring a young Aftab and Ahmed on set. The duo also attempted to recreate the childhood photo on the sets of their new film — actor and director, decades later, mirroring a moment from their shared past.
'The 3rd pic was taken in 1987 where our director @khan_ahmedasas and me shot for Mr. India as kids and we tried to re-create it in the fourth pic as actor - director on set,' Aftab wrote in his post.
What Aftab Said About 'Welcome To The Jungle'
Describing the experience of shooting 'Welcome To The Jungle', Aftab called it 'nothing short of an amazing joyride.' He compared the shoot to 'going on a school picnic with old friends, colleagues and new friends too,' adding that the film's 'stellar star cast' made it 'a once in a while experience.'
'Every day was a new experience that brought its own fun and taught us so much,' he wrote, signing off with praise for the team.
Acknowledgements and Team Shoutouts
Aftab reserved special mention for Ahmed Khan, crediting him for 'holding this amazing film and cast together like a true leader.' He also thanked Firoz bhai, Vedant, and Rakesh Dang for their 'unwavering support' to the project, along with the broader cast for making every shoot day memorable.
The 'Mr India' Connection
Both Aftab and Ahmed had small but memorable roles in Shekhar Kapur's 1987 classic 'Mr India', playing orphan children who lived with Kapoor's protagonist. The film remains one of Hindi cinema's most beloved science-fiction comedies. Their reunion on 'Welcome To The Jungle' — with Ahmed now directing and Aftab starring — adds a sentimental layer to what is otherwise a high-octane ensemble comedy. 'Welcome To The Jungle' is part of the long-running 'Welcome' franchise and is awaited by fans of the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the connection between Aftab Shivdasani and Ahmed Khan in 'Mr India'?
Both Aftab Shivdasani and Ahmed Khan played orphan children in Shekhar Kapur's 1987 film 'Mr India', living alongside protagonist Anil Kapoor. The two have now reunited on 'Welcome To The Jungle', with Ahmed directing and Aftab starring.
What did Aftab Shivdasani post about 'Welcome To The Jungle'?
Aftab shared an Instagram post describing the shoot as 'nothing short of an amazing joyride' and comparing it to a school picnic with old and new friends. He also included a 1987 'Mr India' on-set photo and a modern recreation of the same image with Ahmed Khan.
What is 'Welcome To The Jungle'?
'Welcome To The Jungle' is the latest film in the popular 'Welcome' comedy franchise, directed by Ahmed Khan. It features an ensemble cast and is described by Aftab Shivdasani as a 'laughter ride.'
Who did Aftab Shivdasani thank in his post?
Aftab thanked director Ahmed Khan, whom he called a 'true leader', as well as Firoz bhai, Vedant, and Rakesh Dang for their support to the film, along with the entire star cast.
When was the original 'Mr India' photo taken?
The behind-the-scenes photograph featuring Aftab Shivdasani and Ahmed Khan was taken in 1987 during the shoot of Shekhar Kapur's 'Mr India'. Aftab shared it alongside a recreation taken on the sets of 'Welcome To The Jungle'.
