Akshay Kumar is out and approximately promoting his upcoming movie Bhooth Bangla. During one such event, he clarified that his upcoming movie isn't much like his 2007 mental horror comedy movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The actor further revealed that when watching Vidya Balan play the function of Manjulika in the movie, his son Aarav Bhatia was terrified of the actress.

Akshay Kumar well-knownshows his son Aarav Bhatia became afraid of Vidya Balan
Ahead of the release of his upcoming fantasy horror film Bhooth Bangla, Akshay Kumar spoke to the target market at a promotional occasion. He clarified that the film showcases real ghosts and their tale, that is interesting for children, too. This is whilst he went lower back in time and recalled how his son Aarav Bhatia got frightened of Vidya Balan after watching her commendable appearing in Bhool Bhulaiyaa for the first time.

Khiladi Kumar found out, “He become scared of Vidya for almost 6 years.” Aarav, who changed into a teen returned then, turned into so frightened of Balan by means of her portrayal of the ghost Manjulika that each time she came to satisfy the Kumars, he would keep away from her at all expenses. In truth, he became additionally reluctant to look into her eyes and often felt that Manjulika was standing in the front of him and no longer the actress and own family buddy Vidya Balan.Watching him be so laid low with her appearing, Akshay tried to calm his son down, but in vain. “I defined to him typically that she isn't Manjulika, but Vidya, and she is a very good character. But he would now not be glad.” Apparently, Aarav didn’t come out of the fear for a long time. At the occasion, Akshay describes Bhooth Bangla as a horror-delusion film “which appears to be Disney-style to a notable quantity.”

In an different interview, director Priyadarshan denied any similarities between the 2 movies. He informed us, "Every film is extraordinary, and you can’t evaluate this one. Because basically, Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a psychological mystery, however Bhooth Bangla is a fable."

Bhooth Bangla is prepared for its paid previews starting on April sixteen from nine pm onwards, followed by theatrical launch on April 17, 2026.