Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, initially slated for May 15, 2026, has been preponed to April 10. The move aims to tap a favorable theatrical window and avoid box office congestion
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Happy Patel Khatarnaak Jasoos marks Vir Das' directorial debut. But a movie, let alone a farce, is another beast altogether. The dialogue humour is chiefly over Happy screwing up his Hindi. Scenes range from death by qawwali to a restaurant with one table. None of it lands
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In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Mithila Palkar opens up about her bond with Imran Khan and recalls her first meet with Aamir Khan. She expresses excitement for being a part of Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal
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