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Why did Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor have issues with each other during Welcome shooting?

How Anees Bazmee solved the credit dispute between Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor on the sets of blockbuster hit movie, Welcome? Find out here!

Why did Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor have issues with each other during Welcome shooting?
Why did Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor have issues with each other during Welcome shooting? Credit:Instagram
| Updated on: Aug 12, 2025 | 08:29 PM

New Delhi: Bollywood has seen its fair share of on-set disputes between actors. One such dispute arose between Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor during the making of the iconic 2007 movie, Welcome. The disagreement stemmed from an issue that has been a point of contention in the Hindi film industry - the order of film credits. Yes, you read that right!

According to IMDb, Anil Kapoor and Akshay Kumar have differences over whose name should appear first in the film's credits. However, it was the director of the film, Anees Bazmee, who put an end to their dispute.

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Akshay Kumar-Anil Kapoor credit dispute

According to IMDb, Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor were having issues with each other on the sets of Welcome. The two stars had issues regarding whose name should appear first in the credits of the film. While Anil Kapoor asserted his seniority, Akshay Kumar was of the opinion that since he is the lead hero of the film, his name should appear first. However, it was Anees Bazmee who put a full stop to their ongoing argument. Wondering how?

Well, Aneez Bazmee told both the actors that Feroze Khan's name will appear first in the credits as he is senior to everyone in the cast. Hence, this puts an end to Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor's feud on the Welcome sets. For the unversed, Welcome was the last movie of the legendary actor Feroz Khan.

About Welcome

Released in December 2007, Welcome became a massive blockbuster, grossing over Rs 120 crore worldwide. The film's hilarious script, actors' comic timings and chemistry between Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, and Paresh Rawal played a significant role in the movie's success.

If you want to revisit the movie again, it is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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