📌 Key Points
- Priyadarshan criticizes the large entourages of Bollywood stars on film sets.
- He contrasts this with the South Indian film industry, where such entourages are less common.
- Priyadarshan’s upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla’ reunites him with Akshay Kumar after several successful collaborations.
- The film ‘Bhooth Bangla’ also marks Asrani’s final film role before his passing in 2025.
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has voiced concerns about the large entourages accompanying Bollywood stars, calling it a major issue not prevalent in the South Indian film industry. He made these remarks while discussing his upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla’.
Priyadarshan on Bollywood’s ‘Entourage Problem’
Over the last few years, many filmmakers and producers have raised the issue of the ‘nuisance’ created by stars’ entourages. These are makeup artists, managers, PR heads, trainers, cooks and several other people part of an actor’s team, who usually follow them to film sets in hordes. Now, filmmaker Priyadarshan has also spoken about them, calling it the ‘worst thing’ happening in Bollywood.
Priyandarshan worked with Asrani in many films over the years and the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla marks their final film together. Asrani died in 2025.
‘Bhooth Bangla’: Priyadarshan & Akshay Reunite
Bhooth Bangla is directed by Priyadarshan and stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role with Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu and Rajpal Yadav in the prominent roles.
With this movie, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are set to reunite after movies like Bhagam Bhag, Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri and others.
Asrani’s Final Film Role in ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Bhooth Bangla is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films. It is produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor.
Priyadarshan’s remarks highlight a significant difference in industry culture. ‘Bhooth Bangla’ promises a nostalgic reunion with Akshay Kumar while also serving as a final tribute to the late Asrani, marking an end of an era.
