Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 announcement had piqued excitement among the fans of Kartik Aaryan and the horror film franchise. Following the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Anees Bazmee announced extending the film series with its third installment. The upcoming chapter of the horror comedy will star Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan. Surrounding the cast, reports were rife that Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan will play a cameo in the movie.

This stirred curiosity among Fawad Khan’s fanbase taalkinng about his return to Indian cinema. The actor has worked in Bollywood movies namely, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons before Pakistani artists weren’t banned in India. However, the rule has been lifted now, and reports claim he will make a return considering that cinephiles believe he will make a cameo appearance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. However, the film’s producer Bhushan Kumar has rubbished all the speculations and denied such reports. While speaking to Hindustan Times he said, “No, this piece of news is false totally.”

Talking about the cast, it is reported that Madhuri Dixit will play a cameo and it is going to be a dance face-off between her and Vidya Balan. According to Pinkvilla reports, a source revealed, “It’s a song that appears at a key juncture of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and is being designed keeping all key characters in mind. While Vidya Balan is sure to lead this song with her presence, the makers are discussing the possibility of having a segment of face-off with Madhuri. A final call on this will be taken shortly, but there is excitement for this unique move, which will create even more excitement around Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.” 

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will see Kartik Aaryan reprising his role as Rooh Baba. Alongside him, Triptii Dimri will play the lead role, and Vidya Balan who played a pivotal role in the 1st part return as OG Manjulika to the series. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the horror comedy is slated to release on Diwali 2024.