Wamiqa Gabbi to play one of the leading ladies in Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla; remaining casting still underway

Akshay Kumar is one of the busiest actors in Bollywood who delivers a minimum of three films every year. While he will soon be seen as DCP Veer Sooryavanshi in Singham Again and has nine film scheduled to release in 2025, the actor announced a 2026 release – Bhooth Bangla, on his birthday. And now we have an interesting update about it.

As per a recent report, actress Wamiqa Gabbi has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla. Read on to know the details.

Wamiqa Gabbi joins the cast of Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla

As per a recent Pinkvilla report, actress Wamiqa Gabbi has come on board as one of the leading ladies in the Akshay Kumar starrer. The entertainment portal quoted a source saying, “Wamiqa has impressed everyone with her work on the digital world, and is now all set to make it big on the theatrical medium with films like Baby John, followed by Bhooth Bangla.” The insider added, “She has signed the dotted lines and has a solid role in Bhooth Bangla, which will evoke laughter among the cinema-going audience.”

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The source added that Akshay and Wamiqa will share a unique dynamic in the film. Other details are currently still under wraps. The insider however revealed, “Apart from Wamiqa, the film will feature two more actresses. It’s a comic caper with horror elements, and three girls in the same house, alongside a mad ensemble comprising of Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani among others. More casting of Bhooth Bangla is underway.”

The report further noted that the filming of the Akshay Kumar starrer is likely to kick start next year.

About Bhooth Bangla

Bhooth Bangla is a horror comedy expected to be released in 2025. Shooting is set to begin soon. The film is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms Ltd. It is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali.

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