Akshay Kumar presents Vidya Balan as a fun birthday surprise for PriyadarshanBollywood star Akshay Kumar surprised director Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday with a playful video featuring Vidya Balan, sending warm wishes and teasing their upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, which reunites Akshay, Priyadarshan and Paresh RawalBy IANS Published Date - 30 January 2026, 11:22 AMMumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar had a playful twist up his sleeve for director Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself sitting on a wooden rocking horse and saying: “Many, many happy returns of the day Priyan sir. Have a blessed year Priyan Sir, Janamdin ki bhooth bhooth badhai 😉 @priyadarshan.official@balanvidya.” “Bhoot Bangla” is by Priyadarshan. The film brings the iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions.