Celebration of Director Priyadarshan's Birthday on 'Bhoot Bangla' Set
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Synopsis
On January 30, the film industry celebrated director Priyadarshan's birthday on the set of 'Bhooth Bangla'. Stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav joined in the festivities, sharing moments and heartfelt wishes on social media. The film is set to release in theaters on April 2, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Priyadarshan's birthday celebrated on set.
- Featuring stars like Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav.
- Upcoming film Bhooth Bangla set to release on April 2, 2026.
- Social media posts shared touching moments and memories.
- Director Priyadarshan praised for his contributions to cinema.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (NationPress) In honor of renowned filmmaker Priyadarshan's birthday on Thursday, snippets of the festivities featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav were showcased on social media.
The production house Balaji Motion Pictures released a behind-the-scenes image from the Bhooth Bangla set, capturing the team enjoying their time together.
The post read: "Happy Birthday to the legend who redefined entertainment, @priyadarshan.official! Decades of brilliance, countless iconic films, and now, another masterpiece in the making!"
“Only he could assemble such powerhouse talents for a film like Bhooth Bangla. Wishing #Asrani Sir was in this frame, but the excitement for #BhoothBangla is through the roof! Hitting theaters on April 2, 2026."
Akshay also took to social media to convey his birthday wishes to his long-time mentor, director Priyadarshan.
He shared a picture of himself laughing with Priyadarshan.
For the caption, the 'Hera Pheri' star penned, "Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts…both real and unpaid extras?" Akshay mentioned their numerous memorable collaborations filled with laughter, creativity, and occasionally, a bit of chaos.
He added, "Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!"
Recently, Tabu joined the cast in Jaipur for the shoot, where Akshay warmly embraced her.
Previously, Akshay, Paresh, and Rajpal have collaborated with Priyadarshan on films such as Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, and Khatta Meetha.
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla is produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms along with Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films.
The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story is penned by Akash A Kaushik with the screenplay crafted by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues are written by Rohan Shankar. Bhooth Bangla is scheduled for its theatrical launch on April 2, 2026.
