FTII Graduates Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat Share Their Favorite Director
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Synopsis
Actors Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat have praised director Ahmed Khan for his exceptional support during the production of 'Baaghi 3'. Their friendship, forged at FTII, highlights the importance of a positive working environment in the film industry.
Key Takeaways
- Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat are FTII alumni.
- Ahmed Khan directed 'Baaghi 3'.
- Positive work environment fosters creativity.
- Filming of 'Welcome to the Jungle' in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Star-studded cast in upcoming films.
Mumbai, Jan 17 (NationPress) Actors Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat, who have been close friends since their time at FTII, have expressed their admiration for choreographer-director Ahmed Khan, emphasizing his crucial role during the filming of ‘Baaghi 3’.
The movie, released in March 2020, is an action-packed thriller that attracted attention for its gripping sequences and captivating plot. The actors' gratitude for Khan underscores the significance of a supportive work atmosphere that he cultivated, enabling them to showcase their best acting skills.
The duo reminisced about their shooting experiences together and shared how much they relished collaborating on the Tiger Shroff-led ‘Baaghi 3’ under Ahmed Khan’s direction. Jaideep Ahlawat mentioned, “On Ahmed Sir's set, you will have such a great time. You feel like the work will go smoothly, so just chill and relax.”
Vijay added, “Ahmed Sir made shooting incredibly enjoyable and effortless. He approaches work with ease and has a great sense of fun.”
On the professional front, Ahmed Khan is ready to embark on the final marathon schedule of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, which will be filmed in stunning locations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The director is enthusiastic about beginning the movie’s shooting shortly.
This film features a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Aftab Shivdasani, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, and Yashpal Sharma.
Recently, the production team enlisted 200 horses and horsemen from locations such as Mumbai, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and more to create an electrifying action sequence.
