Akshay Kumar to shoot for a Holi song with Vidya Balan for Anees Bazmee's next amid Bhoot Bangla promotions

Vidya Balan and Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar may be currently promoting his upcoming release, ‘Bhooth Bangla', but he will soon trade fear for festivities. mid-day has learnt that in the last week of March, the superstar will squeeze in the shoot of a Holi song for his yet-untitled film with director Anees Bazmee.

Anees Bazmee

Ganesh Acharya will choreograph the number that will be shot in a Mumbai studio where a set depicting a bustling mohalla will be created. Kumar will be joined by leading lady Vidya Balan in the song.

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An insider shared, "It's a full-blown Holi sequence, the kind that brings together a lot of colour, dancers, and celebratory energy. The plan is to have around 300-400 background dancers on set, as Akshay and Vidya's characters lead the celebrations in the gully. The mohalla-style set also includes balconies and terraces from where revellers will join the celebration. Ganesh has also designed a hook step that he hopes will catch on."