Talwiinder on 'Kyun' with Akshay Kumar: 'An experience I'll always remember'
Synopsis
Independent artist Talwiinder steps into Bollywood with 'Kyun' — a track he wrote and composed for the mega-ensemble comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle' — and calls the experience of working with Akshay Kumar one he'll always remember. It's a rare Bollywood debut where the artist kept full creative control.
Key Takeaways
Talwiinder described working with Akshay Kumar on 'Kyun' as 'an experience I'll always remember.' 'Kyun' is Talwiinder's debut Bollywood track — he wrote the lyrics and co-composed the song alongside NDS .
Meggha Bali served as music supervisor; NDS also handled mixing and mastering. 'Welcome To The Jungle' , directed by Ahmed Khan , released in cinemas on 26 June 2026 .
The film features one of Hindi cinema's largest ensemble casts, led by Akshay Kumar .
Singer-songwriter Talwiinder has described his collaboration with Akshay Kumar on the track 'Kyun' — from the ensemble comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle' — as a defining moment in his career. The song marks Talwiinder's first foray into Bollywood, and he both wrote and composed it.
What Talwiinder Said About the Track
Speaking about the creative process behind 'Kyun', Talwiinder said: "When I first heard the idea, I knew it wasn't going to be a conventional Bollywood song. The challenge was to bring my sound into the world of Welcome without changing what people know me for."
On sharing screen space — and studio time — with Akshay Kumar, the singer added: "Working with Akshay sir on this was an experience I'll always remember. I hope audiences enjoy the surprise as much as we enjoyed creating it."
Talwiinder's Bollywood Debut on His Own Terms
'Kyun' is notable not just as Talwiinder's maiden Bollywood number, but because he retained creative ownership — penning the lyrics himself and co-composing the track alongside NDS, who also handled mixing and mastering. Meggha Bali served as music supervisor on the project.
This is a rare instance of an independent artist entering mainstream Hindi cinema without diluting their signature sound — something Talwiinder appears to have been deliberate about from the outset.
About 'Welcome To The Jungle'
Directed by Ahmed Khan, 'Welcome To The Jungle' boasts one of Hindi cinema's largest ensemble casts, led by Akshay Kumar alongside Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, and several others in crucial roles.
The film is presented by A.A. Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films, and Star Studio18 in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang. Produced by Rakesh Dang and Vedant Vikaas Baali under the Base Industries Group banner, with Firoz A. Nadiadwallah as co-producer, the film released in cinemas on 26 June 2026.
What to Watch
With 'Kyun' now part of the film's official soundtrack, audience reception to Talwiinder's Bollywood debut will be closely watched — particularly whether his independent-music fanbase follows him into mainstream cinema territory.
Point of View
Or whether it is simply good PR around a debut, audiences and critics will decide. The larger question is whether 'Welcome To The Jungle's' sprawling cast leaves any song enough breathing room to cut through.
NationPress
29 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the song 'Kyun' from 'Welcome To The Jungle'?
'Kyun' is a track from the 2026 Bollywood comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle,' written and composed by singer Talwiinder, who also co-composed it with NDS. It marks Talwiinder's debut in mainstream Hindi cinema.
When did 'Welcome To The Jungle' release?
'Welcome To The Jungle,' directed by Ahmed Khan, released in cinemas on 26 June 2026. It features a large ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar.
Who composed and produced the 'Kyun' track?
Talwiinder wrote the lyrics and co-composed 'Kyun' alongside NDS, who also mixed and mastered the track. Meggha Bali served as music supervisor.
Who is in the cast of 'Welcome To The Jungle'?
The film features an extensive ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, and many others in crucial roles.
