Akshay Kumar Bowled by Shikhar Dhawan in Fun Cricket Match on 'Bhoot Bangla' Set

Actor Akshay Kumar was bowled out by former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan during a friendly cricket match on the sets of the upcoming film "Bhoot Bangla." The fun moment was captured in a video shared by the production banner Balaji Telefilms. The film, directed by Priyadarshan, reunites the iconic trio of the director with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. "Bhoot Bangla" is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026.

Key Points: Shikhar Dhawan Bowls Akshay Kumar on 'Bhoot Bangla' Set

  • Shikhar Dhawan visits film set
  • Friendly cricket match ensues
  • Dhawan clean bowls Kumar
  • Film marks Priyadarshan's return to horror comedy
  • Features iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Kumar, and Rawal
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'Howzzat': Akshay Kumar gets bowled out by Shikhar Dhawan on 'Bhoot Bangla' set

Watch Shikhar Dhawan clean bowl Akshay Kumar in a fun cricket match on the sets of the upcoming horror comedy 'Bhoot Bangla'.

'Howzzat': Akshay Kumar gets bowled out by Shikhar Dhawan on 'Bhoot Bangla' set
"Team India ko bhooooth saara good luck! - Balaji Telefilms video caption"

Mumbai, March 5

Actor Akshay Kumar had an unexpected cricket moment on the sets of his upcoming film "Bhoot Bangla" when former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan dropped by for a visit and bowled him out during a friendly match.

A reel was dropped on the official account of the production banner Balaji Telefilms, which featured Shikhar's entry on the sets. The cricketer posed for pictures with Akshay and director Priyadarshan.

The video then showed the two enjoying a quick cricket match on set. Shikhar took the crease first, while Akshay later stepped in to bat and managed to score a few runs with confident shots. However, the fun innings was cut short when Shikhar delivered a ball that clean bowled the actor, leaving everyone around cheering and shouting "Howzzat!"

The video was captioned: "Team India ko bhooooth saara good luck! Ram ji aake bhala karenge... baaki ka kaam boys kar denge! PS: Catching @akshaykumar with our special guest @shikhardofficial in action on the Bhooth Bangla sets! #BhoothBangla in cinemas on 10th April 2026."

Bhoot Bangla is by Priyadarshan. It brings the iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The film will also see Tabu, Rajpal Yadav and Mithila Palkar in crucial roles, along with others.

Priyadarshan's directorial has been produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms in collaboration with Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali.

It marks Priyadarshan's second Hindi-language horror comedy film following Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), both of which star Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Manoj Joshi.

The story of the movie has been written by Akash A Kaushik and the screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues have been penned by Rohan Shankar.

The film is produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films. "Bhooth Bangla" is slated for a theatrical release on April 10.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Shikhar Dhawan seems like such a chill guy, always up for fun. Good to see celebrities and sports stars having these light-hearted moments. The film's cast is stellar!
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Vikram M
Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a cult classic. Hopes are sky-high for this one. Hope the horror-comedy magic works again. The video promo is already a hit!
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Priya S
Love the camaraderie! But 2026 is so far away... wish they'd release a teaser or something soon to keep the excitement alive. The wait is going to be long.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I hope the film's story is strong. Just bringing the old team back isn't enough; we need a fresh and funny script. The cricket bit was fun though!
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Michael C
Great marketing move. This casual video creates more buzz than a formal trailer sometimes. The blend of cricket and Bollywood always works in India.

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