Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal Celebrate Priyadarshan's Birthday on 'Bhoot Bangla' Set

Synopsis
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal celebrated filmmaker Priyadarshan's birthday on the set of their upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla.' The celebration was marked with fun moments captured in a behind-the-scenes photo shared on social media, showcasing the camaraderie among the cast.
Key Takeaways
- Priyadarshan's birthday celebrated by cast.
- Bhooth Bangla set featured fun moments.
- Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt birthday wish.
- Film scheduled for release on April 2, 2026.
- Collaboration of powerhouse actors.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (NationPress) To celebrate the birthday of renowned filmmaker Priyadarshan on Thursday, glimpses of the festivities featuring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar alongside Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav were shared on social media.
The production house Balaji Motion Pictures posted a behind-the-scenes snapshot from the set of Bhooth Bangla, where the crew appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves in the captured moment.
The caption 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 anticipation for #BhoothBangla is through the roof! Releasing in cinemas on April 2, 2026."
Akshay also took to social media to extend his birthday wishes to his long-time mentor, director Priyadarshan.
He shared a photo of himself and Priyadarshan, where they were seen sharing a laugh.
In his caption, the 'Hera Pheri' star wrote, "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?" referencing their numerous memorable collaborations filled with laughter, creativity, and sometimes a touch of chaos.
He added, "Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can turn chaos into a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!"
A few days prior, Tabu joined the cast in Jaipur for filming, where Akshay greeted her with a warm embrace.
Akshay, Paresh, and Rajpal have previously collaborated with Priyadarshan in 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 and Akshay Kumar's production house, 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 by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues are by Rohan Shankar. Bhooth Bangla is scheduled for its theatrical premiere on April 2, 2026.