A birthday surprise: Vidya Balan joins Anees Bazmee’s next
Vidya Balan received an unexpected birthday present this year — a call from filmmaker Anees Bazmee. The actor has been signed for Anees’ upcoming film that also stars Akshay Kumar, with shooting set to begin on January 15 and run through January 20.
Another Vidya–Akshay reunion
This marks yet another reunion for Vidya Balan and Akshay Kumar. The pair have shared screen space before in several memorable films:
- Heyy Babyy (2007)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
- Thank You (2011)
- Mission Mangal (2019)
Anees Bazmee previously directed Vidya and Akshay together in the comedy Thank You, and now plans to bring their combined comic energy back to the forefront.
Expect a fresh comic pairing
Sources close to the project say Anees will be tapping into the duo’s comic capabilities. Akshay’s impeccable comic timing is well known, and Vidya — who has already shown a fleeting flair for humour in Anees’ Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 — is expected to push her lighter, funnier side even further in this film.
The director appears keen to balance Akshay’s comic strengths with a refreshed and bolder comedic avatar for Vidya, promising a fresh dynamic that could surprise audiences used to seeing her in more dramatic roles.
Shoot details and what lies ahead
The first schedule will roll from January 15 to January 20, bringing the core team together in the early phase of the project. With Anees at the helm and a proven pairing in place, expectations are naturally high among fans and trade insiders.
Fan buzz
Fans of both actors are excited to see them reunite, especially in a film positioned as a comedy. Given their past successes together and Anees Bazmee’s comic sensibilities, anticipation is building for something entertaining and briskly paced.
As the cameras start rolling in mid-January, audiences will be watching closely to see how this new collaboration adds another chapter to Vidya and Akshay’s on-screen chemistry. Stay tuned for more updates as the shoot progresses.