Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan spark nostalgia in heartfelt birthday wishes for 'Bhoot Bangla' director Priyadarshan - Watch VIDEO

Akshay Kumar brought laughter and nostalgia to director Priyadarshan’s 69th birthday celebration with a thoughtful surprise. The actor, known for his long-standing collaboration with the veteran filmmaker, added a fun twist to the occasion by unexpectedly bringing actress Vidya Balan into the celebration, sparking warm memories of their iconic on-screen partnerships.

Akshay Kumar’s funny birthday wish for Priyadarshan

The actor took to Instagram to share a video of himself sitting on a wooden rocking horse, where he said, “Many, many happy returns of the day Priyan sir. You are turning 69, a great age sir, great age sir and lots of love and luck and great films and sir good health.” He then said: “Also a friend of mine wants to wish you sir.”

Vidya Balan joins Akshay Kumar’s surprise for Priyadarshan

In the clip, Vidya, who had earlier teamed up with Priyadarshan and Akshay for the 2007 hit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, can be seen emerging from a toy house and cheerfully saying, “Happy birthday Priyan sir and all the best for Bhoot Bangla.” For the caption, kumar wrote: “Here’s wishing the best birthday to one of the best human beings I know. Have a blessed year Priyan Sir, Janamdin ki bhooth bhooth badhai ;) @priyadarshan.official@balanvidya.”

Akshay Kumar reunites with Priyadarshan for ‘Bhoot Bangla’

Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ reunites the iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, and Paresh Rawal. The film also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and Mithila Palkar in key roles, among others. Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms in association with Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, the project is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story is written by Akash A Kaushik, with the screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan, while Rohan Shankar has also penned the dialogues. ‘Bhoot Bangla’ is set to hit theatres on April 2, 2026.

Priyadarshan’s filmmaking journey

Priyadarshan started his film career in 1982 and has directed more than 98 movies in different Indian languages. He mainly works in Malayalam and Hindi films but has also made Tamil and Telugu movies. Many of his Hindi films are remakes of his Malayalam ones, which he often directed himself.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”