Akshay Kumar Reveals Son Was Scared of Vidya Balan After Bhool Bhulaiyaa

🔶 A Funny Yet Surprising Revelation

While promoting his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared an amusing personal story about his son Aarav.

👉 He revealed that Aarav was terrified of Vidya Balan for nearly six years after watching her iconic performance as Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

😱 Why Was Aarav So Scared?

According to Akshay:

• He refused to meet or even look at Vidya Balan
• Even when she visited their home, he stayed away
• Akshay had to repeatedly explain that she was just acting

👉 This shows the lasting impact of Vidya Balan’s performance, which remains one of the most memorable horror roles in Bollywood.

🎭 About Vidya Balan’s Role as Manjulika

Vidya Balan played the haunting character Manjulika, which became:

✔ One of the most iconic horror performances in Indian cinema
✔ A major reason behind the film’s success
✔ A role that still influences audiences years later

🎬 About Bhooth Bangla

• 📅 Release Date: April 17, 2026
• 🎥 Director: Priyadarshan

🌟 Star Cast:

• Akshay Kumar
• Wamiqa Gabbi
• Rajpal Yadav
• Paresh Rawal
• Tabu
• Mithila Palkar
• Asrani

🔁 Reunion After 14 Years

The film marks the reunion of:

• Akshay Kumar
• Priyadarshan

👉 Their past collaborations (like Bhool Bhulaiyaa) were hugely successful, which has raised expectations for this horror-comedy.

🎥 Legacy of Bhool Bhulaiyaa Franchise

• Original (2007): Starred Akshay Kumar & Vidya Balan
• Later parts featured Kartik Aaryan

👉 While sequels performed well commercially, the original remains a fan favourite, especially for Vidya’s performance.

🧠 Why This Story Matters

• Shows how powerful cinema can influence children
• Highlights Vidya Balan’s lasting impact as Manjulika
• Adds a personal, human touch to film promotions

🏁 Final Take

👉 Akshay Kumar’s story is both funny and telling
👉 It reflects the cultural impact of Bhool Bhulaiyaa
👉 Builds buzz for Bhooth Bangla ahead of release