As the Mansion Doors Closed, New Adventures Opens
When Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 released, it brought about a new chapter in the journeys and paths of the actors who had worked on the film, who were now known for walking through the haunted corridors of the franchise. Once the film had finished, it was clear to see it left a larger impression and a legacy, a film that did much more than just serve as a comedic horror film, a film that served to change perceptions in the industry and the type-cast actors for the industry.
This is the impact of BW3, what it signifies to every actor involved, served as a legacy of the film on an individual basis.
Kartik Aaryan: After the success of the last film, it set a new film for him as a part of the franchise. The film made a new legacy for him to continue on. To Masses, it made a new chapter and new parts for the the franchise. The film made impact for him as a legacy as well.
Kartik Aaryan’s part: is special, meaning that?
Before filming for the franchise was set to begin, he was quoted saying, “This is the biggest film of my career.” The depth of responsibilities was just bottomless. After the success of the last film, expectations from him grew. The weight of being the face of the most sucessful film was enormous. One of the franchise films. One that is now equated with Akshay Kumar Courtesy Association with Rooh Baba, a character that is equal parts brilliant, foolish, and unexpectedly heroic.In doing BB3, Kartik established himself as a franchise anchor, as opposed to only a romantic-comedy lead. While audiences were already aware that he could deliver monologues and charm his way through urban dramas, here he had to manage the balancing act of performing emotional sincerity alongside slapstick panic. The success of the film further elevated his place in the list of bankable Bollywood stars.
However, fame was not the only thing he walked away with. Kartik once mentioned that a scratch that seemed to appear out of nowhere brushed against him during the filming of a late-night sequence in a vintage mansion. The crew dismissed it as a wayward branch or a loose prop, but Kartik knew it was something else. Whether he is right or not, the moment was so impactful that he remembered it long after the filming of the sequence was concluded.
These incidents, however, strengthened his rapport with the other cast members, especially with Triptii Dimri, with whom he had plenty of banter between takes, helping him to ease the intensity of some rather heavy haunting surroundings. The friendship that stemmed from the prankish behavior during the filming of the movie continued to thrive even after the promo tour concluded.
Triptii Dimri: A New Talent Embracing Turbulences
Triptii Dimri joined Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the peak of her popularity and conversations surrounding her were making her one of the most recognized newcomers in the industry. The roles she was being offered, however, were though she was primarily typecast for more serious and romantic roles. A comedy-horror was new to her.
During shooting, she unofficially took the role of the set’s jester, From Behind the Scenes, we can see her goofing off with kittens near the makeup trailers, mid-take swings of her stunt harness cackle bursts, and stunt practice, and fully in her harness. She even did the aerial stunts in the harness, wanting to fully grapple the supernatural stunts she was to perform.
Triptii’s BB3 will be remembered by her as more than just a film. It was her proving of breaking her niche in the industry on her own. She showcased to others in the industry her ability to endure and keep up with the unpredictabilities of a classic and well executed Priyadarshan scare-meets-laughter universe.
Triptii’s social media presence and industry demand skyrocketed post-triple, proving to all both audience and industry of her ability to balance a role with her more light-hearted and wacky alter ego. Didn’t they say the skies the limit? But she clearly could reach higher. Would be of note to industry folks that her niche and role balance in future roles made her a one-of-a-kind industry option career wise.
Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit: Nostalgia and Reinvention
The determination to cast Vidya Balan, yet again, as the original Manjulika for the second time, was much more than just an emotional decision. Manjulika was, arguably, one of the most prominent roles of Balan’s career and when she reprised the role of Manjulika, she was copying *the* role of Manjulika from the original, and playing the ultimate masterpiece of her career. Nostalgia-level: powerful \& eerily magical.
As for Madhuri Dixit, the excitement was multiplied manifold. It’s fairly obvious that Madhuri Dixit is also a walking dancing legend, and she is the second half of the deadly combo, and her pairing with Balan ensured that the audience would leave the theatres with smiles painted on their blissful faces.
Backstage, and during the dance-off and tension-filled shoot, all FD’s also had a reason to celebrate, and that was to finally witness the coming together of two mega stars. BB3 was, also, not too different for them from the other works in their career, since all it required was the same genius, character, and creativity. BB3 was not an attempt to regain their relevance, for that time, they were relevant. It was more to prove the versatility and flexibility that comes with years of loyalty to the industry.
Social media went wild with Fan Edits of Vidya and Madhuri deeming the edits ‘cinematic blessings.’
A Director In Pain — And A Crew Beautifully Unbothered.
Anees Bazmee, the film’s director, suffered from a crippling leg injury. He directed multiple scenes from a chair, but rather than stop filming, Bazmee filmed through the pain.
His resolve resulted in a unique and emotional response from the crew. The on-screen cast, doubled in efforts, were even more motivated to push through as Bazmee directed from his pain. In one exchange, Kartik admitted, it made him feel ‘guilty’ to express minor discomfort as he watched Bazmee.
Tripti expressed how Bazmee’s endurance made even the most haunted of night shoots feel profoundly important and in some hushed but unavoidable way, sacred. The emotional bond, built on a shared, difficult experience, Pirouetted the film and brought it all together.
After the Cameras Stopped: What the Actors Changed After
Even though BB3 is a supernatural comedy, the impact of this movie on its actors was very real:
Kartik Aaryan
Became one of the most prominent commercial stars in Bollywood.
Strengthened the identity of Rooh Baba.
Firmed his capacity of being a franchise holder.
Triptii Dimri
Broke the borders of being type casted.
Gained appreciation for the versatility.
Became the first choice for playing out the unconventional characters.
Vidya Balan & Madhuri Dixit
With a fan-cast return, reaffirmed their legacy.
Gave their audience a great pleasure of watching the two superstars in the same supernatural arena.
Nostalgia was recreated with their artistry.
The success of the film was like an emotional stamp to the actors’ lives and careers, and left a handprint on confidence and public image on each one of them.
When the Lights Fade but the Ghosts Stay
What haunts you as you leave Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3? Is it the nigh perfect combination of horror, jump scares, and laughter caused by Rooh Baba? Or the tales of friendship forged during eerie night shoots, career transformations caused by brave decisions, and the vintage mansions where shadows and tricks of the light played even after the Director yelled “Cut!”
True transformation sometimes goes unseen while the camera is rolling. For the cast of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the ghostly hallways of the movie became the ‘unseen’ stage for the start of a new chapter in their lives.