4 minutes of readingNew DelhiJanuary 30, 2026 05:57 pm IST
Filmmaker Priyadarshan turned a year older on Friday. On his 69th birthday, his frequent collaborator Akshay Kumar shared a special wish for him on social media. Apart from Akshay, several other celebrities extended their wishes to the director including Vidya Balan, Mohanlal, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty.
Taking to his handle X, Akshay shared a fun clip with Vidya, wishing her ‘Priyan sir’. In the video, Akshay is seen sitting on a wooden horse, while Vidya hides inside a small children’s tent. Akshay is heard saying, “Many, many happy days Priyan sir, you are turning 69 and this is a great age sir and lots of love, luck, great films and good health. Also, a friend of mine wants to wish you sir.” Vidya then jumps out of the tent and shouts, “Happy birthday Priyan sir. All the best for Bhooth Bangla.” The duo then laugh at the end.
Along with the tweet, Akshay Kumar wrote, “Wishing the best birthday to one of the best human beings I know. Have a blessed year Priyan Sir, Janamdin ki bhooth bhooth badhai 😉 @priyadarshan.official @balanvidya.” Sharing her post, Priyadarshan wrote, “I didn’t expect the day to turn so solemn. Thank you for all the love.” The duo has reunited for their upcoming horror comedy Bhooth Bangla, which also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal and late actor Asrani. It will hit theaters on May 15.
I didn’t expect the day to become so sacred. 😂
Thank you for all the love 😄❤️@akshaykumar @vidya_balan @rajpaloficial @SirPareshRawal @EktaaRKapoor @balajimotionpic https://t.co/UjmhPtW7yU– priyadarshan (@priyadarshandir) January 30, 2026
Superstar Mohanlal also shared his wishes for ‘darling’ Priyadarshan on his Instagram account. In her Stories, she posted an unseen photo with the director and wrote, “Happy birthday dear Priyan.” In the photo, Mohanlal can be seen buttoning Priyadarshan’s shirt. The dynamic duo has worked together in iconic films like Thalavattam, Chithram, Vellanakalude Nadu, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Boeing Boeing, Mithunam, Kaalapani, among others.
Happy birthday dear Priyan 🤗 ♥️@priyadarshandir pic.twitter.com/oG5ez9WMyR
-Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) January 30, 2026
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal posted a happy moment with Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar on his Suniel Shetty also shared a beautiful wish for Priyadarshan on his birthday. “To the man who makes simplicity seem desirable and laughter feel natural. Every moment around you is a lesson, often wrapped in a smile. Happy birthday Mr. Priyan. Forever grateful,” he wrote on X.
My party bangle, mereko toh yeh sunke ekdam dhak dhak horela hai! Janamdin Mubarak Priyan Sir♥️@priyadarshandir https://t.co/Br5p0wXHun pic.twitter.com/Qsf4oxo0Xv
-Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) January 30, 2026
For the man who makes simplicity seem desirable and laughter seem natural. Every moment around you is a lesson, often wrapped in a smile. Happy birthday Priyan sir. Grateful, always. @priyadarshandir
– Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 30, 2026
Meanwhile, the makers of Priyadarshan’s upcoming film Haiwaan also wished its director interesting photos of BTS from the shoot of the thriller, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. KVN Productions shared the pictures and wrote in the caption, “Wishing our dear @priyadarshan.official sir a very happy birthday. Honored to be a part of his cinematic journey with #Haiwaan.”
On the work front, apart from Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, Priyadarshan also has Bhoot Police 2 in his kit.