Akshay Kumar’s Playful Bhool Bhulaiyaa Birthday Wish for Priyadarshan Steals the Show
Vidya Balan revives Manjulika avatar to add spooky fun to director’s 69th birthday
Akshay Kumar brought back the iconic Bhool Bhulaiyaa magic to wish veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday on January 30. The actor shared a hilarious and nostalgic video on Instagram featuring none other than Vidya Balan reprising her unforgettable Manjulika character from the 2007 horror-comedy classic.
In the clip, Akshay appears riding a toy horse while delivering warm birthday greetings: “Many, many happy returns of the day, Priyan sir. You are turning 69, great age, sir, great age. Lots of love and luck, and great films and good luck.” He then teases that a “friend” wants to join in—cue Vidya Balan emerging in full Manjulika style inside a children’s playhouse. Channeling the ghost’s eerie tone, she says, “Happy birthday, Priyan sir, and all the best for Bhooth Bangla.”
The video wraps up with Akshay and Vidya recreating their signature maniacal laughter from Bhool Bhulaiyaa, instantly delighting fans. Akshay captioned the post: “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 ;)”
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The light-hearted tribute highlights the strong creative bond between Akshay and Priyadarshan, who are currently collaborating on multiple projects. Their next joint venture, Bhooth Bangla—a horror-comedy also starring Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, and Wamiqa Gabbi—is slated for theatrical release on May 15. Fans are already buzzing about the film’s potential to recreate the magic of their earlier collaborations.
Priyadarshan, known for his masterful blend of comedy, drama, and remakes, has directed Akshay in several hits over the years, making this birthday shoutout especially meaningful. The video has quickly gone viral, with fans praising the duo’s chemistry and Vidya Balan’s perfect Manjulika comeback.
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