Bollywood’s beloved on-screen duo Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif ruled the 2000s with their blockbuster collaborations and chart-topping songs — and one of their most iconic numbers, Uncha Lamba Kad from Welcome (2007), continues to be a fan favourite even after nearly two decades. Now, Akshay has rekindled that nostalgia with a recreated version of the song for his upcoming film Welcome to the Jungle, giving fans a heartfelt throwback and a sweet message for his former co-star.
The actor shared a short promo of the revamped version on social media, featuring him with Disha Patani, his co-star from the upcoming ensemble comedy. In the video, the duo crosses paths while dancing to the iconic, energetic beats of Uncha Lamba Kad. As the clip concludes, Akshay flashes a smile and says, “We miss you, Katrina!” — a heartfelt tribute to his long-time co-star.
From our hearts to yours!! What a throwback, 18 years & still an all time favourite. With so much nostalgia, beautiful @DishPatani & I bring you ‘Welcome to the Jungle’… Never forgetting our Queen Katrina ❤️#WelcomeToTheJungle #Welcome3 pic.twitter.com/Yxn3EaRo3H
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 4, 2025
In his caption, Akshay wrote, “From our hearts to yours!! What a throwback, 18 years & still an all-time favourite. With so much nostalgia, beautiful @DishPatani & I bring you ‘Welcome to the Jungle’… Never forgetting our Queen Katrina ❤️.”
The nostalgic gesture struck a chord with fans who have cherished Akshay and Katrina’s on-screen chemistry over the years. The duo starred together in eight films, including Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006), Namastey London (2007), Welcome (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Blue (2009), De Dana Dan (2009), Tees Maar Khan (2010), and Sooryavanshi (2021) — many of which featured some of Bollywood’s most memorable romantic hits.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle is set to be a grand entertainer boasting a stellar ensemble that includes Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, and several others — making it one of the most impressive casts in recent memory.
As the film nears its release, Akshay’s nostalgic gesture adds a warm, personal layer to the promotions — seamlessly blending humour, emotion, and a sense of legacy that audiences have always cherished.
