{"id":386786,"date":"2026-01-02T12:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/386786\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:03:08","slug":"anees-bazmee-to-direct-akshay-kumar-and-vidya-balan-in-new-laugh-riot-shooting-to-commence-from-january-15-reports-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/386786\/","title":{"rendered":"Anees Bazmee to direct Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in new laugh riot; shooting to commence from January 15 – Reports | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Anees Anees Bazmee<\/a> is getting ready to start shooting his next comedy film. The film stars Akshay Kumar<\/a> and Vidya Balan<\/a> in lead roles. Now the latest reports say that the shoot will begin on January 15 and will go on till January 20. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are coming together again after many years. Anees Bazmee had directed the pair earlier in the comedy ‘Thank You’ and we all know how entertaining that movie was. Now with the team collaborating again, audiences can expect yet another rib tickling entertainer.<\/p>\n

Akshay Kumar\u2019s timing and Vidya Balan\u2019s fun side<\/p>\n

According to Bollywood Hungama reports, Anees Bazmee wants to fully use the comic strength of both actors. Everyone knows Akshay Kumar for his perfect comic timing. He makes people laugh without trying too hard. Vidya Balan has also shown her funny side before. In ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, Balan had surprised many people. Now, Anees feels she is ready to show her humour more openly. The film is expected to have light moments, funny scenes, which stand as the director’s trademark traits. <\/p>\n

Akshay Kumar\u2019s health mantra at 57: Why dinner at 6:30 PM and Monday fasting keeps illness away<\/p>\n

Vidya Balan celebrates birthday with warmth<\/p>\n

On January 1, Vidya Balan celebrated her 47th birthday in a sweet way. She cut a cake with the paparazzi who came to wish her. She smiled, thanked them, and posed for pictures. She wore a simple black outfit and looked calm and happy. The moment felt warm and real. It was a nice start to the New Year for her. Soon after her birthday, she will start shooting for Anees Bazmee\u2019s film.<\/p>\n

Anees Bazmee on casting Vidya Balan<\/p>\n

Earlier in 2024, Anees Bazmee spoke to Pinkvilla about working with Vidya Balan. He said,\u201cI always felt that if anyone should play Manjulika, it should be Vidya ji, because she received so much love in that film.\u201d He also shared that they are good friends. Anees said Vidya liked the story when it was first shared with her. \u201cShe said, \u2018\u201cOut of all the stories I have heard, there is only one story that I really like.\u201d\u201d he recalled. After a full narration later, he felt she was fully connected to the film within the first ten minutes. By the end, she had clearly decided to be part of it. <\/p>\n

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