Hyderabad, May 2 -- Rumours recently suggested that Tabu was unhappy with Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after her role in Bhooth Bangla was reportedly reduced. The gossip even claimed that Akshay Kumar had asked for her scenes to be cut to increase his own screen time.

Claim: Tabu is upset because her role was shortened at Akshay Kumar's request.

Fact Check: False.

Priyadarshan has strongly denied these reports, calling them baseless and unnecessary negativity. Speaking about the issue, he clarified that he alone decides what stays in the film. "I don't know why and who is spreading this negative news. I am the director of Bhooth Bangla, and I decide what to keep and what not to," he said.

He also made it clear that Tabu is n...