Director Ahmed Khan clarifies delays in Welcome To The Jungle due to Pahalgam attack, denies financial issues rumors

CJ Desk

Welcome To The Jungle has been making headlines for multiple wrong reasons. There were reports that the film’s shooting was stalled because of some financial issues. However, director Ahmed Khan has revealed that the reason behind the delay is the Pahalgam attack. While talking to Bollywood Hungama, the choreographer-turned-director revealed that this month they were supposed to shoot in Kashmir, but due to the Pahalgam tragedy, the schedule was cancelled.

Ahmed said, “We’ve already shot two lengthy schedules. We were supposed to shoot in Kashmir in June for a third, long schedule. That would have brought us close to completing the film. But then the Pahalgam tragedy happened. The Kashmir schedule had to be cancelled.” He further revealed that now they might shoot in Kullu or Himachal Pradesh. “But going back to Kashmir is not feasible. We have to plan the schedule from scratch in another location. Coordinating the dates of thirty-six actors again is no small task. We’re working on it,” Khan added.

Is Welcome To The Jungle facing financial issues?

While talking about the reports of the film facing financial issues, the director said, “I have no idea about that. All financial matters are handled by the producer, Firoz Nadiadwala.”

Welcome To The Jungle release date

The film is reportedly scheduled to release in December this year during Christmas weekend. However, there’s no official announcement about it.