Actor John Abraham has replaced Akshay Kumar in "Welcome Back", the sequel to blockbuster "Welcome", but says their bond is still strong as ever. "When I signed 'Welcome Back', the first person I called was Akshay. I don't know how relationships pan out in our industry, but I love him. Akshay is like my older brother. And he was so happy and told me, 'you do the film' and 'Anees (Bazmee) bhai is a brilliant director'. He was very excited and encouraging," John told the media at the shoot of a song with lead actress Shruti Haasan. John and Akshay have acted in "Garam Masala", "Housefull 2" and "Desi Boyz". [related-post] "I have worked with him (Akshay) in several films and I've learned a lot from him. And if there is a first trial of the film, then perhaps we would call Akshay first because he'll be very happy to come. I'm happy to have a good friend in Akshay and we have a beautiful relationship," John said.
