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Bhagam Bhag 2: Manoj Bajpayee Replaces Govinda in the Comic Franchise
Manoj Bajpayee replaces Govinda in Bhagam Bhag 2, joining Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in a fresh comedy with a new storyline, aiming to revive the cult hit's success.
- On 6 February 2026, Manoj Bajpayee reportedly joined Bhagam Bhag 2, replacing Govinda as Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal return and shooting begins next month in Mumbai.
- The original Bhagam Bhag opened on December 22, 2006 and later became a box-office hit that collected Rs 67.82 crore on a Rs 32 crore budget.
- Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the film adds Meenakshi Chaudhary opposite Akshay Kumar and follows a fresh mistaken identities storyline filled with escalating comic chaos.
- Fans are divided online, with some excited for Bajpayee's take and others saying the film won't feel the same without Govinda, sparking social-media debate.
- Beyond the sequel, Manoj Bajpayee is juggling multiple projects including a Netflix thriller, Ghooskhor Pandat, which recently faced legal hurdles over a defamation notice concerning the Pandit community.
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Bhagam Bhag 2: Manoj Bajpayee replaces Govinda in the comic franchise
Manoj Bajpayee has joined the cast of Bhagam Bhag 2, replacing Govinda in the sequel to the 2006 comedy hit. He will star alongside Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in the Raaj Shaandilyaa-directed film, which promises a fresh storyline
Bhagam Bhag 2: Manoj Bajpayee To REPLACE Govinda; Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal Set To Return In Sequel
Priyadarshan’s Bhagam Bhag – starring Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal, is among Bollywood’s top comedy films of the 2010s. Released in 2006, the comedy thriller is remembered for its script, the cast’s epic comic timing, and some pretty well-executed scenes. While fans are guilty of still re-watching this comedy, we now have tea about its sequel and cast. As per a recent media report, Bhagam Bhag 2 will see the return of Akshay Khanna and…
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