Akshay Kumar recalls 12-film journey with late actor Asrani: Was like masterclass every single time

MUMBAI: As his horror-comedy “Bhooth Bangla” is set to hit the silver screen, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar took time out to remember his journey with the late star Asrani, with whom he has worked in 12 films, including Khatta Meetha, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, Bhagam Bhag and Garam Masala to name a few.

Asrani passed away in October 2025 at the age of 84, and will be seen on screen posthumously in the film. “Bhooth Bangla” marks one of his last performances on the big screen, along with “Haiwaan”.

Taking to Instagram, Akshay shared a black and white photograph featuring him with the late star. He captioned: “Kabhi kabhi ek tasveer sirf yaadon ka tukda nahi hoti… ek poori journey ko samet leti hai Yeh picture humari Bhooth Bangla ki shoot se hai...Asrani ji ke saath meri second last film. (Sometimes, a picture isn’t just a fragment of memories… it holds an entire journey within it.This picture is from the shoot of Bhooth Bangla… my second last film with Asrani.)”

Akshay revealed that they have worked together in 12 films in total and added that it was like a “masterclass” working with him.