Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Anees Bazmee Says Akshay Kumar Is Not Part Of Vidya Balan, Kartik Aaryan Starrer

Filmmaker Anees Bazmee said in an interview that Akshay Kumar will not feature in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'.

New Delhi: Filmmaker Anees Bazmee revealed whether or not actor Akshay Kumar will be heading the third installment of psychological horror-comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Anees said in an interview with Zoom TV that Akshay will not feature in the movie. Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan are set to star in the film's third installment. 

Akshay Kumar opts out from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

"No, Akshay is not a part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. I am dying to work with him, but unfortunately, I have not been able to script a film where we could work together. In future, certainly yes." He said that the first day of the shoot for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is March 10. However, Anees added that he hasn't 'finalised the exact date yet," Anees said.

Vidya Balan to be part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

For the third installment of the franchise, actor Vidya Balan, who portrayed the original Manjulika in the 2007 hit film, is coming back.

Talking about her return, Anees added, “Look, Vidya had agreed to do a 3-day role in my film Thank You. I remember calling her, and she taking no time to give her nod of consent. I don't know why, but I can never forget that gracious gesture. It all started from there, and here I am today, ready to go on the set.”

On Monday, Kartik Aaryan took to Instagram to welcome Vidya Balan and share a mash-up of the song 'Ami Je Tomar' featuring the actor dancing to the song from 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and Kartik from 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. 

He wrote in the caption, “And its happening, Og Manjulika is coming back to the world of BhoolBhulaiyaa. Super thrilled to welcome @balanvidya. This Diwali is going to be crackling #BhoolBhulaiyaa3."

Vidya Balan's iconic performance as Manjulika in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' made an indelible mark on the audience that continues to resonate today. The audience showed a great deal of love for Kartik Aaryan's portrayal of Rooh Baba in the second installment.

The film's second chapter was also directed by Anees. Directed by Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Vidya starred in the first part. Kartik featured with Tabu and Kiara Advani in the second part.