Bhooth Bangla Controversy: Priyadarshan Breaks Silence on Tabu Screen Time Rumours
After the release of Bhooth Bangla, there have been rumours that Tabu was upset with the makers for chopping a major part of her role.
This resulted in limited time for her to appear. However, director Priyadarshan refuted claims of a spat between lead actors Akshay Kumar and Tabu over edits.
Bhooth Bangla Controversy: Director Priyadarshan Respond To Ongoing Rumours
Tabu latest news: During a recent interview with a leading entertainment platform, director Priyadarshan responded to the ongoing rumours that Tabu was miffed over her limited screen time during editing.
According to some reports, actor Akshay Kumar deliberately cut major parts of her scenes so he could get more screen time.
Rejecting these claims, the Bhooth Bangla director said he has no idea where such negative news is surfacing.
He, as the director, has the right to decide what should stay in the film.
Bhooth Bangla, released on April 17, 2026, proved to be a big success at the box office, surpassing Rs 150 crore net in India and Rs 200 crore globally within its first two weeks.
Priyadarshan Response: Some People are Spreading Unnecessary Negativity
According to Priyadarshan, some people are spreading negativity.
Bhooth Bangla controversy: Quashing rumours of Tabu’s upset over her cut-down roles, he said, "This is completely false; she is not at all miffed."
Tabu screen time rumours: Sharing his work experience with her in eight films, Priyadarshan said if there were any issues regarding her role, she could have simply approached him.
Tabu is happy; whatever she shot for is seen in the film.
Akshay Never Interfered with Editing Process, Says Bhooth Bangla Director
Bhooth Bangla controversy: Coming to the claims about Akshay Kumar intentionally getting the actress's roles cut, Priyadarshan dismissed these rumours too.
According to him, Akshay never interferes in the editing part and never asks him to make any edits.
Hence, those spreading these false rumours should be ashamed.
Bhooth Bangla is not the first film where Tabu has worked with Priyadarshan. They both have worked in earlier films, including Kaalapani (1996), Virasat (1997), Hera Pheri (2000), and Snegithiye (2000).
Bhooth Bangla: The Reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar After a Long Gap
Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, marks the reunion of director and actor Akshay Kumar after 14 years.
The horror-comedy film revolves around Arjun (Akshay Kumar), his sister Meera Acharya (Mithila Palkar), and his half-sister, the daughter of Vasudev and Yashoda.
The film follows Arjun as he travels to Mangalpur, India, to prepare for his sister’s wedding.
However, he later learns that the village is cursed, and no marriages are completed, as a mysterious entity, Vadhusur, kidnaps the brides.
The story unfolds and becomes more interesting as it blends humour and horror.
Bhooth Bangla Cast
Besides Akshay, the other key actors in the film are Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. It is also the last film of the late comedian actor Asrani.
Even though the film received mixed reviews from critics, the audience loved Akshay’s return to his typical humour.
Released on 17th April, 2026, the film has surpassed Rs 200 crore worldwide.
About Tabu
Tabu is one of the popular actresses of Indian cinema of the 90s. She has starred in many films with actors including Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushman Khurana in Andhadhun.
She had also worked with South Indian actor Nagarjuna in the movies Ninne Pelladata and Aavida Maa Aavide.
Among her ultimate films are Drishyam with Ajay Devgn, Haider with Shahid Kapoor, and Maqbool with actors Pankaj Kapoor, Irfan Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Piyush Mishra.
Some of the Top Evergreen Films of Tabu
Here is a list of some of the noted films of Tabu
- Maachis (1996)
- Chandni Bar (2001)
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
- Astitva (2000)
- Hera Pheri (2000)
- The Namesake (2006)
- Viraasat (1997)
- Haider (2014)
- Drishyam (2015)
- Fitoor (2016)
- Bhool Bhulaiya 2 (2022)
- Crew (2024)
Net Worth of Tabu
Tabu's net worth is approximately Rs 22 crore. Her main source of income comes from her entertainment career.
She owns a fleet of luxury cars, including a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, an Audi Q7 (approx. ₹80 lakh), a BMW X5, a BMW 7 Series 730Ld (approx. ₹1.38 crore), and a 1965 Ford Mustang.
Tabu Relationship
Tabu, at 54, is still unmarried. However, this was her personal choice, as she chose her career over a relationship. She preferred personal freedom over societal expectations.
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Reports circulated online suggesting a large portion of Tabu’s screentime was trimmed in the final cut, fueling speculation about discontent.
Rumours claimed Tabu was unhappy with the edits and upset with co‑star Akshay Kumar and the team, but these reports are unverified and part of the controversy.
Some social media narratives alleged that Akshay Kumar pushed for cuts to increase his own screen presence; however, this claim was explicitly denied by the film’s director.
Director Priyadarshan has publicly dismissed all fallout and upset claims, stating he alone decides what stays in the film and that Tabu is not upset. He also confirmed Akshay Kumar did not interfere in editing.
Despite mixed reviews, Bhooth Bangla has maintained a steady box‑office run, and the director described the negative rumours as baseless distractions from the film’s success.
