📌 Key Points
- Ektaa Kapoor credited Priyadarshan for “Bhooth Bangla,” her career’s “biggest hit.”
- She highlighted Priyadarshan’s unique commitment to ensuring the producer’s financial security.
- Kapoor admitted to having “respectful disagreements” with Priyadarshan during the film’s production.
- “Bhooth Bangla” achieved massive success, collecting over ₹231 crore worldwide.
Producer Ektaa Kapoor has publicly thanked director Priyadarshan for delivering “Bhooth Bangla,” her career’s biggest hit. Despite admitting to “respectful disagreements” during production, Kapoor praised Priyadarshan’s vision and dedication, which led to the film’s massive box office success.
Ektaa Kapoor’s Heartfelt Thanks to Priyadarshan
Filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar reunited for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, which struck a chord with audiences and went on to become a ₹ 200 crore success. The film’s producer, Ektaa Kapoor , has now expressed her gratitude to Priyadarshan for delivering what she called the “biggest hit” of her career.
She added, “The first thing he asked me was, “Ekta, are you making money on this film? I don’t work on a film if my producer doesn’t make money”. The kind of belief system he brings to the table and ensures the producer is secure before he even begins the project is as rare as Priyan sir himself! I knew that the company’s money and the film were both in the right hands.”
Navigating Creative Differences: A Producer’s Perspective
Ektaa further admitted that they had disagreements during the process and said, “It’s not to say we never had our disagreements, but it was always respectful. At the end of the day, I truly believe a director must take the ship forward, and what a ship this has been! ❤️🧿.”
She concluded, “Thank you, Priyan Sir, for your vision, your discipline, and for giving me the biggest hit of my career! Couldn’t be more grateful 🎬✨ Love and respect always!”
Bhooth Bangla’s Staggering Box Office Triumph
The film opened to mixed reviews from critics, although Akshay Kumar’s performance received appreciation from audiences. After a steady start, Bhooth Bangla went on to collect over ₹ 231 crore worldwide and more than ₹ 150 crore at the domestic box office. With this, Akshay Kumar became the only Indian actor to have 20 films in the ₹ 100 crore club.
Ektaa Kapoor’s candid revelation highlights the dynamic relationship between a producer and director. Her gratitude underscores Priyadarshan’s pivotal role in “Bhooth Bangla’s” success, proving that collaboration, even with creative differences, can lead to monumental achievements.
