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Vidya Balan as Manjulika: The iconic ghost character that still captivates Bollywood fans

The upcoming horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is creating a lot of buzz due to its Diwali release. The first installment, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' directed by Priyadarshan, recently celebrated its 17th anniversary. The iconic film starred Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Ameesha Patel, and Paresh Rawal in lead roles. One of the highlights of the original film was Vidya's amazing portrayal of 'Manjulika,' who has become one of Bollywood's most iconic ghosts. Combining humor and real scares, Vidya's strong performance, expressive body language, and nuanced emotions bring 'Manjulika' to life, making her an immortal character in the history of cinema. Now, fans are eagerly waiting for her return in this beloved role, which is further increasing the excitement for the sequel.

With the rise of social media and meme culture, Manjulika has made her mark in the online world as well. Vidya's character is now presented in a funny way on every occasion, making it even more relevant. Vidya's comeback in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is considered to be the most awaited comeback in Hindi cinema. Vidya and Kartik Aaryan, who are both very enthusiastic about their film promotions, are seen doing a lot this time too.

The trailer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 gives us a glimpse of an epic battle between 'Manjulika' and 'Rooh Baba', starring Vidya and Kartik in the lead roles. The film, which is set to release in cinemas on Diwali, also stars Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri. In collaboration with director Anees Bazmee and produced by T-Series, the film promises to revive the magic and terror of the original, and is made even more special by the electrifying comeback of Vidya as 'Manjulika'. Will 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' be able to revive the magic of Manjulika in the audience? It will be interesting to see.

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