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Ektaa Kapoor wishes filmmaker Priyadarshan on his birthday with a goofy message, writes, "permanent resident of Bhooth Bangla"

As filmmaker Priyadarshan rings in his birthday, producer Ektaa Kapoor shared a heartfelt and playful greeting, capturing the whimsical spirit of Bhooth Bangla.
January 30, 2026 / 17:23 IST
Ektaa Kapoor wishes filmmaker Priyadarshan on his birthday
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  • Ektaa Kapoor shares playful birthday wish for director Priyadarshan
  • Bhooth Bangla stars Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and more
  • The horror comedy releases in theatres on 15th May 2026

As director Priyadarshan celebrates his birthday, producer Ektaa Kapoor took a moment to mark the occasion with a heartfelt and playful wish, perfectly reflecting the quirky charm of Bhooth Bangla.

Sharing her message on social media, Ektaa expressed her excitement about being part of the much-anticipated horror comedy, while also highlighting the joy of revisiting a creative collaboration that audiences have long cherished. She shared Akshay Kumar's birthday wish on X and wrote her message.

In her post, she wrote, "Birthday ki bhooth bhooth badhaiyaan, Priyan Sir. So happy to be a permanent resident of Bhooth Bangla @priyadarshandir." The caption captures not only her fondness for the filmmaker but also the enduring magic of the partnership that has brought audiences memorable cinematic moments over the years.

With Bhooth Bangla, Ektaa Kapoor continues to celebrate a creative collaboration that fans have treasured, adding yet another exciting chapter to her long-standing association with stories that blend entertainment, nostalgia, and humour.

Her birthday wish is a reflection of admiration for Priyadarshan, as well as the joy of stepping back into a creative equation that has consistently delivered some of Indian cinema’s most beloved moments.

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The film is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films. Bhooth Bangla stars Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav.

The film is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R. Kapoor. It is slated for a theatrical release on 15th May 2026.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 30, 2026 04:18 pm

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