Mumbai, January 30, 2025 :Akshay Kumar wished Priyadarshan a happy birthday in a dedicated Instagram post as the director turned 68. Priyadarshan is the acclaimed Indian director behind several cult classic comedies of the early 2000s, including Hera Pheri, Hungama, Dhol, De Dana Dan, Chup Chup Ke, Garam Masala, and Bhagam Bhaag.
In the majority of Priyadarshan’s comedy movies, Akshay Kumar was present in the cast (Hera Pheri, De Dana Dan, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Khatta Meetha.) These movies make Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan one of the iconic director-actor duos in Bollywood.
Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude as they once again united for their upcoming movie Bhooth Bangla. This marks a new chapter in their long-standing collaboration since the 2000s. He shared a picture from behind the scenes of their new movie, where it seems like they are laughing about something.
Akshay 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? 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!”
It seems they celebrated the director’s birthday on the set of Bhoot Bangla. Akshay Kumar sported a black fedora and a green jacket, layered over a black tee. While this look may seem overdressed for a behind the camera meeting, it’s likely that this funky style will make an appearance in the movie itself. But only time will tell.
How fans reacted
Fans can’t seem to get enough with this iconic duo. One fan commented on their dynamic and wrote, “Akshay sir + Priyan sir = Blast
Another addressed the deep bonding of the actor-director duo and wrote, “Pic of the decade kya bonding dikh rahi hai dono me
Another fan highlighted the entertainment and bankable factor of this duo, as evident from their previous films, and wrote, ‘The hit machine is back
More about Bhooth Bangla
The Akshay-Priyadarshan duo is back after 14 years, as they come together in the new horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. Bhoot Bangla is directed by Priyadarshan, with Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The first poster of the movie has already been released. It is expected to hit the theatres in 2025.
Summary: Akshay Kumar shares a behind-the-scenes photo from Bhooth Bangla to wish director Priyadarshan a happy birthday, jokingly saying he’s “surrounded by ghosts.”