Did Wamiqa Gabbi Just Fulfill Her Childhood Dream Working with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan?

Synopsis
Actress Wamiqa Gabbi shares her excitement about completing filming for 'Bhoot Bangla' alongside Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, describing the experience as a childhood dream come true. With a star-studded cast and a thrilling storyline, this horror comedy is set to captivate audiences. Discover the behind-the-scenes fun and camaraderie that made this project unforgettable.
Key Takeaways
- Wamiqa Gabbi completes filming for “Bhoot Bangla”.
- She describes working with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan as a childhood dream.
- The film is set to release on April 2, 2026.
- Features a star-studded cast including Tabu and Paresh Rawal.
- Described as a horror comedy full of fun and excitement.
Mumbai, May 19 (NationPress) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently completed filming for “Bhoot Bangla”, expressed that being part of a project with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan was “a childhood dream.”
On her Instagram stories, Wamiqa posted a photo from the set showcasing her alongside Akshay near a picturesque waterfall.
“Having enjoyed all Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan films throughout my life, it feels surreal to now be a part of their universe. This has truly been a childhood dream. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible @ektarkapoor, the amazing @akshaykumar, and the wonderful @priyadarshan.official.
The experience was described by her as both fun and fantastic.
“It was a FUNtastic experience! I can’t wait for you all to witness #BhootBangla and my second film with my favorite @tabutiful,” Wamiqa added.
On May 18, Akshay announced that the filming of the movie had concluded. He shared a video on Instagram, showcasing a romantic song shoot with Wamiqa.
In his wrap-up announcement for the horror comedy, Akshay wrote, “And that’s a wrap on #BhoothBangla! This marks my seventh wild adventure with the ever-creative @priyadarshandir, my second collaboration with the unstoppable @EktaaRKapoor, and my inaugural but hopefully not final, enchanting journey with the ever-surprising Wamiqa. I’m grateful for the chaos, the magic, and the cherished memories.”
In response to Akshay’s kind words, Gabbi commented, “Akshaaaaaaaay sir… Thank you for the lovely words! I had an absolutely FUNtastic time filming with this team.”
Co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali, the story for “Bhooth Bangla” was crafted by Akash A Kaushik, with the screenplay penned by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues for this eagerly awaited film were written by Rohan Shankar.
Alongside Akshay and Gabbi, the cast includes Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Mithila Palkar, and Jaaved Jaaferi in key roles, among others.
“Bhooth Bangla” is set to hit theaters on April 2, 2026.