Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film's team has taken the old school route of city tours, with the star recently visiting Delhi-NCR. During the Bhooth Bangla team's pit stop in the national capital, Akshay and the cast visited a mall in Greater Noida West, where the actor was stunned by the huge turnout.
Thousands gather at Noida mall, Akshay stunnedAkshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav visited the Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida West on Friday as part of the ongoing promotions of Bhooth Bangla. Videos from the event show thousands of people crammed in the mall, with many even dangerously standing on the escalator railings, and others hanging perilously close to the railings of the aisles in the higher floors of the mall.
On the ground floor, the stars interacted with the crowd on a temporarily erected stage. In one video, Akshay can be seen talking to the crowd. He says, “Mujhe kareeban 36 saal ho gaye hain iss industry ke andar, lekin ek mall ke andar maine kabhi itne saare log nahi dekhe (It’s been 36 years that I have been a part of this industry, but I have never seen so many people inside a mall).”
The camera then panned to the other side, showing thousands of people in the atrium and crowded on each floor, cheering for Akshay.
Where is the civic sense, asks the internetWhile Akshay and the film’s team was praised for how they interacted with such a large crowd and even kept them entertained, many social media users criticised the large turnout and the way the crowd treated the mall. Visuals showed people damaging the standees and other installations while leaving as the event concluded.
“Akshay Kumar is a good actor but please don't put your life in danger for him,” read one comment. Another added, “This is so irresponsible. I wish the schools and parents at home start teaching basic civic sense to the kids.” One video questioned the crowd’s civic sense, showing the destruction caused by fans in the aftermath.
About Bhooth BanglaBhooth Bangla marks Akshay and director Priyadarshan’s reunion after over a decade. The horror-comedy also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Asrani, and Rajpal Yadav. The film is set to release in theatres on April 17.
