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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAkshay Kumar<\/a> is gearing up for his upcoming release \u2018Bhooth Bangla\u2019 and at the film\u2019s trailer launch in Mumbai on Monday, an interesting behind-the-scenes story caught everyone\u2019s attention. The event was attended by the film\u2019s cast, including Tabu<\/a>, Rajpal Yadav<\/a>, Paresh Rawal, along with director Priyadarshan and co-producer Ektaa Kapoor.During the interaction, Ektaa revealed a surprising anecdote about Akshay from their earlier collaboration, believed to be \u2018Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara\u2019. She shared how the actor returned his fee after the film failed at the box office, a gesture that left her stunned. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWho Are You Most Scared Of?\u201d Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan Spill Secrets | Bhoot Bangla<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ektaa shared, \u201cI have been waiting to work with Akshay for quite a few years now. One thing that people don\u2019t know is that he is the only actor who called me up after our first film didn\u2019t do well.\u201d She went on to describe the moment she met him afterward. \u201cHe gave me a cheque, and he said this is the money back for you, you have lost money, take your money. I was in shock. No one does this. In my 31 years in this industry, no one has ever done this. He just gave the cheque so casually. I said, \u2018No, sir. You do a film for my company. We will make lots of money. That film has finally happened,\u201d she said.As the audience responded with applause, Tabu lightened the mood with a witty remark, bringing up their recent hit \u2018Crew\u2019. She quipped, \u201cAnd what about the overflow that you have earned on Crew? When will that get to us?\u201dEktaa laughed at the question and replied, \u201cWhen does a producer give that? They never do.\u201d Tabu wrapped it up with a knowing smile, saying, \u201cWe know that.\u201dAfter a packed 2025 with releases like \u2018Sky Force\u2019, \u2018Kesari Chapter 2\u2019, \u2018Housefull 5\u2019, and \u2018Jolly LLB 3\u2019, \u2018Bhooth Bangla\u2019 marks Akshay\u2019s first release of 2026. The actor also has a busy slate ahead, with films like \u2018Welcome to the Jungle\u2019, \u2018Haiwaan\u2019, and \u2018Golmaal 5\u2019 in the pipeline, while fans continue to await a confirmed update on \u2018Hera Pheri 3\u2019.<\/div>\n