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'Stree 2' Director Reveals Akshay Kumar's Improvised Cameo: 'Making Abhishek Banerjee Sit on His Lap Was His Idea'

Akshay Kumar’s unexpected cameo in Stree 2 created a buzz online, with fans eagerly sharing scenes and pictures as soon as the film hit theaters. His appearance, particularly his interaction with Abhishek Banerjee, added a surprising and humorous twist to...
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Akshay Kumar's Cameo in 'Stree 2'

Akshay Kumar’s unexpected cameo in Stree 2 created a buzz online, with fans eagerly sharing scenes and pictures as soon as the film hit theaters. His appearance, particularly his interaction with Abhishek Banerjee, added a surprising and humorous twist to the film.

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The Story Behind Akshay’s Cameo

Director Amar Kaushik, who is also producing Akshay's upcoming film Sky Force, shared how Akshay’s cameo came about. The opportunity arose while they were shooting in London. During an interview with Connect Cine, Amar said, "Jaise hi unko dialogues bataye, he was like main pakka karta hoon beta, main pakka karta hoon."

Akshay's Improvisation on Set

Kaushik also revealed that the iconic moment where Akshay Kumar made Abhishek Banerjee sit on his lap was completely improvised by Akshay. Initially, the plan was for Abhishek’s character to sit in a corner, but Akshay suggested this change, which added an extra layer of humor to the scene. Abhishek further enhanced the moment by adding a line about Covid, which fit perfectly within the context.

A Memorable Scene

In Stree 2, Akshay Kumar plays a patient in a psychiatric hospital in Bhopal, who holds a crucial key to defeating the film’s villain, Sarkate. The scene, already written with humor, was taken to the next level by the cast’s creativity and improvisation.

About Stree 2

Stree 2 features a stellar cast including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurrana. The film’s blend of horror and comedy, combined with moments like Akshay’s cameo, has made it a standout success.

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