The curtain has been lifted on Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’, a project that reunites him with filmmaker Priyadarshan. Initial reaction to X reveals a polarized audience; While some praised it as an ‘anarchic gem’ that skillfully blends comedy and scares, others walked away disappointed. How the film performs at the box office is crucial for Kumar’s journey back to fame. Read further to know in detail.

Akshay Kumar‘Bhoot Bangla’ will be released in theaters today on April 17, 2026. directed by PriyadarshanThe film is receiving mixed but generally positive responses from the audience. People who watched the horror comedy in theaters have shared their reviews on social media platforms. Let’s see what the public says about the film.

Netizens review Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’ on Twitter (now X)

After watching ‘Bhoot Bangla’ in theatres, netizens shared their opinions about the film on their respective X accounts. One person wrote, “Bhoot Bangla is a chaotic masterpiece that reminds us exactly why the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo is famous. The comic timing and horror elements are controlled with the right touch of thrill. A complete laugh riot.” One comment read, “Bhoot Bangla – Ekta Kapoor’s daily soap that accidentally released in theatres. The lowest point in Akshay Kumar’s career, no story, no acting, no music, no cinematography… just disappointment. Disappointment.” One person wrote, “The film offers both laughter and horror! It is a perfect blend of both. Everyone has acted very well.”The viewer’s review onOne person posted, “Final verdict of Bhoot Bangla. First 40% – pure comedy. Next 10% – switches to suspense mode. 50% – 95% – feels like a full serious mode. Last 5% – back to comedy. Overall, a good watch, but felt lacking in casting.” Vamika Gabbi It just wasn’t a good fit for me, it could have been a good opportunity to introduce a new face.”

More information about ‘Bhoot Bangla’

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks the much-awaited reunion of the actor-director duo after almost 16 years, rekindling the magic of their previous comedy hits. Many actors including Tabu are involved in this horror comedy. Paresh RawalVamika Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma and Asrani. According to Sacnilk report, the film is expected to earn more than Rs 12 crore at the box office on the first day.

Why is the success of ‘Bhoot Bangla’ important for Akshay Kumar?

After a series of box office failures, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ could prove to be a turning point for Akshay Kumar, helping him make a comeback and regain his status as a bankable star.

गंगोत्री राजमार्ग का लगभग 135 किलोमीटर हिस्सा चिन्यालीसौड़ से गंगोत्री धाम तक शामिल है। ऐसे में जिले की सीमा शुरू होते ही नगुण भूस्खलन जोन से ही यात्रियों को दिक्कतों का सामना करना पड़ेगा। इसके बाद पिछले साल मानसून सीजन के दौरान धरासू में सड़क चौड़ीकरण के दौरान सक्रिय भूस्खलन और नालूपानी में सक्रिय भूस्खलन जोन कभी भी आवाजाही में बाधा बन सकते हैं।

बीआरओ ने गंगोत्री हाईवे पर धरासू बैंड के पास करीब 100 मीटर लंबी सुरक्षा दीवार बनाई थी, लेकिन यह एक भी बारिश नहीं झेल पाई और दीवार टूटने से हाईवे पर भूस्खलन हो गया. एक साल में इसे ठीक नहीं किया गया. उधर, उत्तरकाशी से लेकर गंगोत्री धाम तक पिछले साल की आपदा में क्षतिग्रस्त भटवाड़ी, सोनगाड़, डबरानी, ​​हर्षिल आदि में भी हालात नहीं बदले हैं। अब लिम्चागढ़ में भी काम शुरू कर दिया गया है।

In an unprecedented move, the newly formed Balendra Shah government in Nepal has constituted a five-member judicial panel to probe the assets of people holding public office from 2006 to the current financial year 2025-26, launching the most comprehensive probe yet into the country’s post-monarchy political and bureaucratic elite.The move will bring under its ambit former King Gyanendra Shah, three presidents, all heads of government since 2005-06, including two interim arrangements, and a wide group of ministers, constitutional functionaries and senior bureaucrats.Those expected to come under its ambit include former Presidents Ram Baran Yadav and Bidya Devi Bhandari and current President Ram Chandra Paudel; Former Prime Ministers Girija Prasad Koirala, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal, Baburam Bhattarai, KP Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba; and two interim heads of government – ​​Khilraj Regmi and Sushila Karki.

There has also been a broader focus on figures from Shah’s own political ecosystem, which expectedly includes current president Dol Prasad Aryal, ministers Birajbhakt Shrestha and Shishir Khanal and Rashtriya Swatantra Party chief Rabi Lamichhane, who held public office in earlier governments. The investigation is also expected to extend to the properties of deceased leaders, bringing the families and political heirs of personalities like Girija Prasad Koirala and Sushil Koirala under the scanner.The five-member commission, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, was formed weeks after Shah’s Rashtriya Swatantra Party won the March 5 election in the wake of last year’s youth-led anti-corruption protests.Cabinet spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the panel will investigate the assets of political functionaries and senior officials on the basis of law and evidence. “An impartial investigation will be conducted based on evidence as per legal standards… Its report and recommendations will be implemented by concerned agencies of the government,” he said.Under Shah’s 100-point governance reform plan, the first phase will examine those who served from 2006 to the current financial year, while the second phase will look at the period from 1991 to 2005.The Nepali Congress, the main opposition party in parliament, said such a commission was appropriate, but argued that the mechanism should be enshrined in permanent law and should not be politicized. Spokesman Devraj Chalisa said, “We are clear that the assets of those holding executive positions since 1990 should be investigated. Instead of constituting such a commission, legal provisions should be established. The investigation should be impartial and evidence-based.” Oli’s CPN-UML also supported the investigation in principle, while stressing that the commission should work on facts and truth. Rakshya Bam, a 26-year-old Gen Z activist who was at the forefront of the September 2025 revolt that toppled the Oli government, told TOI, “We welcome the verdict – our protest, among other issues, was against corruption in the upper echelons of the political system. However, the real test is political will. It is well known that an asset investigation panel was constituted by the Deuba government in 2002, and submitted a report in 2003 Had gone. However, its findings were never made public.

यूपी के कौशांबी जिले की पुलिस लाइन में शुक्रवार को अनुशासन और व्यवस्था का नजारा देखने को मिला. पुलिस अधीक्षक सत्यनारायण प्रजापत ने यहां आयोजित साप्ताहिक परेड की सलामी ली और पुलिसकर्मियों की कार्यशैली का बारीकी से निरीक्षण किया. इस दौरान उन्होंने जवानों की फिटनेस, अनुशासन और तैयारियों का जायजा लिया. उन्होंने विभिन्न शाखाओं का भी निरीक्षण किया और आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिये. एसपी की मौजूदगी में पूरी परेड कड़े अनुशासन के साथ करायी गयी और पुलिसकर्मियों को बेहतर प्रदर्शन के लिए प्रेरित किया गया.

परेड के दौरान अनुशासन और फिटनेस का जायजा लिया
पुलिस लाइन में शुक्रवार को आयोजित परेड के दौरान एसपी सत्यनारायण प्रजापत ने टीमवार निरीक्षण किया. उन्होंने पुलिसकर्मियों और प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों की उपस्थिति को ध्यान से देखा। परेड के दौरान जवानों को दौड़, पीटी (शारीरिक व्यायाम) और ड्रिल कराई गई. इस दौरान एसपी ने यह सुनिश्चित किया कि सभी जवान शारीरिक रूप से स्वस्थ हों और ड्यूटी के लिए पूरी तरह से तैयार हों.

विभिन्न शाखाओं का निरीक्षण किया
परेड समाप्त होने के बाद एसपी ने पुलिस लाइन की विभिन्न व्यवस्थाओं का निरीक्षण किया. उन्होंने मेस में भोजन की गुणवत्ता की जांच की और पुलिसकर्मियों को उचित और संतुलित भोजन मिल रहा है या नहीं। इसके अलावा आरटीसी बैरक, प्रशिक्षण कक्ष, शस्त्रागार, डायल-112 कार्यालय एवं परिवहन शाखा का भी निरीक्षण किया गया। सभी जगह साफ-सफाई एवं व्यवस्था पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया।

साफ-सफाई एवं व्यवस्था के संबंध में निर्देश दिये गये
निरीक्षण के दौरान एसपी ने संबंधित अधिकारियों को साफ-सफाई रखने व व्यवस्थाएं सुधारने के निर्देश दिये. उन्होंने कहा कि पुलिस लाइन में सभी सुविधाएं सुचारू रूप से संचालित की जाएं ताकि पुलिसकर्मियों को किसी भी प्रकार की परेशानी न हो। उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि प्रशिक्षण एवं अनुशासन में किसी भी प्रकार की लापरवाही बर्दाश्त नहीं की जायेगी.

अनुशासन को लेकर एसपी सख्त दिखे
पूरे निरीक्षण के दौरान एसपी सत्यनारायण प्रजापत अनुशासन को लेकर सख्त दिखे. उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि पुलिस विभाग में अनुशासन और फिटनेस सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है. इसी आधार पर बेहतर कानून व्यवस्था कायम की जा सकेगी.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

In a recent update, passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest air hubs, are being urged to remain cautious after several international airlines issued updated travel advisories. The updates come amid ongoing travel disruptions in the Gulf due to the regional conflict. Several global airlines have either suspended, reduced or canceled their operations to and from Dubai, Time Out Dubai reports. Airlines including British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa Group have increased cancellations on select routes air india And IndiGo continues to operate limited flights. Meanwhile, passengers have been requested to keep an eye on official updates by the airlines.Take a look at the latest updates from the airlines:British AirwaysBA has made major cuts to the number of flights in the Middle East. Flights to Dubai have now been reduced for a longer period, with limited services expected to gradually resume. Some reports and updates indicate that the cancellation has been extended to May-June 2026.