Top header Banner
Top header Banner
Middle top Banner

Arshad Warsi on Akshay Kumar replacing him in ‘Jolly LLB 2’

Akshay Kumar in 'Jolly LLB 2'
Akshay Kumar in ‘Jolly LLB 2’

It came as a surprise when news emerged of Akshay Kumar replacing Arshad Warsi in the sequel of comedy ‘Jolly LLB’.

The film, which went on the floors on Monday, had Kumar tweeting the first look of the film. Subsequently, Warsi has opened up about on why he was replaced. Warsi told Hindustan Times, ���I am not doing it (Jolly LLB 2). Akshay is doing it. I was supposed to do it, but Fox Star Studios needed a bigger star, so they chose Akshay. It makes it easier for marketing, to have a hit. With me, they (filmmakers) have to make a good film, so that is the problem. You can make money with me only if it�۪s a very good film. If you have a bigger star, then even if the film is not that good, you still manage to cover the money so risk factor from the producer�۪s point of view is less.”

Asked if he felt bothered about being replaced, he added, ���Yeah it bothers me a little bit, but not that much. I always believe that you do what you deserve to or what you should. I was the one who convinced Subhash to go ahead and do it because he was not willing to.”

‘Jolly LLB 2’ releases on 10th February 2017.