The latest buzz in Bollywood has Tuba and Akshay Kumar at the center of controversy, with rumors circulating that Tuba was unhappy with her scenes being removed from the movie Bhoot Bangla, directed by Pradeep Sarkar. However, the director has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that Tuba is not unhappy and that he has never received any complaints from her.
“I don’t know who is spreading these negative rumors, but I can assure you that Tuba is not upset with me,” Sarkar said in a statement. “I have worked with Tuba on eight films, and if she was unhappy, she would have definitely told me. I am the director of Bhoot Bangla, and I make the decisions about what to keep and what to cut. The film has been a huge success, but some people are trying to spread negative propaganda.”
Sarkar also stated that Akshay Kumar had never asked him to edit any scenes from the film, and that he always shows the final cut to the actors before releasing the film. He added that those spreading false rumors should be ashamed of themselves.
Bhoot Bangla, which released on April 17, starred Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, and Tuba, among others. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has been performing well at the box office.
The film is also a tribute to the late Anjan Sriram, who was a renowned actor known for his role as a jailer in the film Shajale. Sriram passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84.
The controversy surrounding Tuba and Akshay Kumar has sparked a debate in the industry, with many actors and actresses speaking out on social media about their experiences with similar situations.
In related news, Pakistani actor Ali Reza is facing criticism for his makeup in a recent film, while veteran actress Reema Sheikh has been making headlines for her views on marriage and dowry. Pakistani actress Hina Tareen has also spoken out about her decision to read the nikah nama herself and write her own mahr.
The Indian government has also announced that it will not reform the energy sector without considering the interests of the people and the industry. In other news, a couple in Pakistan got married on a tractor, with the groom driving the tractor to pick up his bride.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also announced that it will restore its air operations to normal. A woman in Pakistan was arrested for poisoning her children with pesticides, and authorities have found that the victims’ internal organs had turned green during the autopsy.
In a separate incident, a woman in Bangladesh was arrested for giving her children poisonous pills and hiding them in a bag of rice. The incident has sparked outrage in the country, with many calling for stricter laws against child cruelty.
