Akshay Kumar - ' Welcome' Is The King Of All My Comedies

Having gone through a super successful year with three top-ranking comedies, 'Namastey London'(not strictly a comedy), 'Heyy Babyy' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of 'Welcome', his next big laugh-out-loud comedy, releasing worldwide on December 21. 'Welcome', being touted as the biggest release of 'Eid-Ul-Azha' and Christmas week, marks the return of the Akshay-Katrina pairing for a third time, besides assembling one of the biggest ensemble cast comprising Feroz Khan, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal and Mallika Sherawat, all under one roof. Akshay, presently shooting for 'Singh Is Kinng' in Australia, laughs, "Earlier, everyone said I was synonymous with action. I bagged the 'Khiladi' tag. Now with my last few films being successful comedies, I have become synonymous with comedy!" Ask him about his hit run at the box-office this year, he smiles, "I'm happy that the three comedies I did this year had the box-office laughing. 'Welcome' is the king of them all! It's a laugh-riot from the word go and I hope everyone enjoys it during the festive season, as it is my last major comedy of 2007!" So is Akshay bidding adieu to comedy? "Not at all! Comedy comes as naturally to me as action! Next year, I have a variety of films on the anvil. I am getting back to action with 'Chandni Chowk To China' (earlier 'Made In China') and 'Tashan'. But for now I want everyone to concentrate on 'Welcome' and welcome the New Year with a bang!" he signs off. Welcome is an Indian Films release through Studio 18.