Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has recently lauded Akshay Kumar, calling him the kind of man the world needs. The statement comes amidst the actors working together on the upcoming film Housefull 5.

During a media interaction, Akshay Kumar was asked about pranks on the set, to which he playfully deflected, attributing all the mischief to Jackie Shroff. However, Jackie responded by calling Akshay the "biggest prankster" and a "first-class mischief-maker". He humorously recounted how Akshay would remove his shirt without anyone noticing and added that the crime branch had given up on monitoring them because they were too engrossed in their antics.

Beyond the lighthearted banter, Jackie Shroff has previously expressed admiration for Akshay Kumar's positive attitude. In the past, Akshay has also spoken highly of Jackie's positive nature, describing him as one of the most straightforward and simple people he has met in his career.

The two actors share a warm camaraderie, evident in their interactions during the trailer launch of Housefull 3. Akshay made sure to include Jackie, fondly known as "Jaggu dada," in every activity and conversation. Jackie also reciprocated the sentiment, creating a jovial atmosphere.

This isn't the first time Jackie has spoken about Akshay. When Akshay Kumar had previously commented on Bollywood heroes being hesitant to do multi-starrer films, Jackie responded that while insecurity is natural, it shouldn't hinder collaboration. He referenced his son Tiger Shroff working with Akshay in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, emphasizing that actors are working together. Jackie also shared anecdotes from his own career, recalling how he and Sanjay Dutt supported each other, even to the point of sharing lines when one of them struggled. He stressed the importance of actors complimenting each other and reacting appropriately to create a seamless performance.

Jackie Shroff's career spans over four decades, with appearances in 250 films in 13 languages. He has received several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards. Akshay Kumar, similarly, has had a prolific career and is known for his versatility and discipline. Their collaboration in Housefull 5, along with other prominent actors, promises to be an entertaining cinematic experience.

Housefull 5 features an ensemble cast including Dino Morea, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever.