Bhooth Bangla Controversy: Fans furious over the romance of 58-year-old Akshay and 32-year-old Vamika in Bhooth Bangla.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Akshay Kumar’s much awaited film ‘Bhoot Bangla’ is in the headlines for its casting. ‘Stree 2’ fame Wamiqa Gabbi has been signed opposite Akshay in the film. As soon as this news came out, trolling started on the internet regarding the age gap of 26 years between Akshay Kumar and Vamika. While Akshay is 58 years old, Vamika is just 32 years old. Fans say that big actors in Bollywood romancing with heroines half their age has now started looking ‘outdated’ and ‘strange’. Why is Akshay being pulled on social media? Netizens have started digging into the old records of Akshay Kumar. Critics say that this is not the first time that Akshay is sharing the screen with such a young actress. Before this, he has also been seen with Manushi Chhillar in ‘Prithviraj’ (29 years difference) and Sadia Khatib in ‘Raksha Bandhan’. One user wrote, “Akshay sir, now is the time for you to play a mature character as per your age.” While some fans have called it a ‘tried and seen pattern’ (Seen this before). Big opportunity or challenge for Vamika Gabbi? Vamika Gabbi has left a deep impression on the digital and film screens with her acting in recent years. ‘Bhoot Bangla’ could be one of the biggest films of his career. However, the opposition regarding her pairing with Akshay has increased the concern of the film’s makers. It will be interesting to see how the film’s director Priyadarshan, who has given cult films like ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, tackles this challenge. Will the story of the film be able to justify this age gap? Special things related to ‘Bhoot Bangla’ Despite the controversies, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ is one of the most talked about films of the year 2026. Reunion: The pair of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are making a comeback after ‘Khatta Meetha’ (2010). Genre: This will be a dark horror-comedy, in which tremendous visual effects (VFX) have been used. Supporting Cast: Veteran comedians like Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal and Asrani can also be seen in the film. Fans hope that Priyadarshan’s comic timing will leave this ‘age gap’ controversy behind.