Penning a big Diwali release has long been a dream for Aakash Kaushik, the writer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. He is realising his wish as the Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Triptii Dimri-starrer opens in cinemas today. Even when he was writing Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), Kaushik simply knew that there was another story to be told. “With Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, it’s about maintaining the franchise’s essence while creating something fresh. The evolution of Manjulika is the film’s main hook. Every Bhool Bhulaiyaa has had its twist, turning it more into a psychological thriller than outright horror. For the third offering, we’ve worked hard on creating a twist that’s hopefully more shocking than the previous ones. India is rich with traditional stories and myths that haven’t been explored enough in mainstream cinema. These tales should be told,” he says.

Aakash Kaushik