Wheel of Fortune: Akshay Kumar clears the air around Mithila Palkar’s role in Bhooth Bangla

Wondering if Mithila Palkar plays the ghost in Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla? Akshay Kumar has cleared what she plays in the film during their episode of Wheel of Fortune!

Bhooth Bangla

Akshay Kumar’s latest guest on his TV show Wheel of Fortune was his Bhooth Bangla co-star Mithila Palkar. The internet sensation and the actor made some interesting revelations on their prime-time episode. Akshay spilled details about Mithila Palkar’s character in Bhooth Bangla. Here’s what he said…

What did Akshay Kumar reveal about Mithila Palkar’s role in Bhooth Bangla?

Akshay Kumar spilled details about Mithila Palkar’s role in Bhooth Bangla during their episode on Wheel of Fortune. He said, "Mithila started her journey from the internet and is working in many films now. And soon, she will be seen with an actor who is very well known to me, guess who, me. In Bhooth Bangla, Mithila will be seen playing the role not of the 'bhooth', but of my sister."

“The shoot is progressing in full swing, and Mithila’s role is pivotal to the narrative and core conflict. The actress is enjoying a seamless shoot experience with the entire team and has allocated about 25 days for filming,” a source had told Pinkvilla ahead of Mithila joining the movie.

Interestingly, sister has become the hot new role up for grabs. Kunal Kemmu’s Single Papa also saw Prajakta Koli in the role of his sister. She had also played the kind of role in Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor’s film, JugJugg Jeeyo, and got noticed for it.

About Bhooth Bangla

Bhooth Bangla (2026) is an upcoming Hindi horror-comedy film, which is the second collaboration between Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after a gap of 14 years (since Bhool Bhulaiyaa). The movie also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, who will bring the spooky and mythological elements together with Priyadarshan's trademark chaotic comedy.

According to sources, the movie takes its plot from Indian mythology, black magic, and elements of the Vedas and Mahabharata. The story is based on a notoriously haunted bungalow, Bhooth Bangla, and the resulting comedic mayhem that ensues when characters get caught up in the spooky and ancient secrets of the haunted bungalow.

Bhooth Bangla FAQs:

Q: What is the release date of the movie Bhooth Bangla?

A: Bhooth Bangla is scheduled to be released in theatres on April 10, 2026. The release date was recently preponed from its original May 15 slot to avoid a clash with other major summer releases.

Q: Who is the director of the Bhooth Bangla?

A: Bhooth Bangla is directed by the legendary Priyadarshan. This project is highly anticipated as it marks his reunion with Akshay Kumar after 16 years, following their last collaboration in Khatta Meetha (2010).

Q: What is the cast of Bhooth Bangla?

A: Bhooth Bangla features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and iconic comedy veterans like Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani.

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