Kartik Aaryan on ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’: ‘Double the Trouble, Double the Fun’

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran As the third instalment of the successful “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” franchise approaches its Diwali (Nov. 1) release, star Kartik Aaryan sat down with Variety to discuss the evolution of his character Rooh Baba and working alongside Bollywood legends Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit. “‘BB’ is one of the first successful franchises of horror-comedy and yet it is more than just horror and comedy,” Aaryan says of the films’ enduring appeal. “Whether it is Rooh Baba or the epic Manjulika’s dance – the audiences have latched onto every aspect of this movie as its staple-need.” The actor notes that the franchise’s musical elements have contributed significantly to its success, citing collaborations with international artist Pitbull and Indian singers Diljit Dosanjh and Shreya Ghoshal.

In the new film, Aaryan’s character Rooh Baba faces fresh challenges. “His motivations are clearer, revealing a deeper backstory that adds layers to his personality,” he explains. “Now he has two Manjulikas to deal with – so double the trouble, double the fun.” The addition of Madhuri Dixit alongside returning star Vidya Balan brings two generations of Bollywood talent together. “It still feels so unreal and so special to work with two of the icons of Hindi cinema,” Aaryan says. “Vidya ma’am is fun-loving, she always jokes around and her laughter is infectious.