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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 writer Aakash Kaushik reveals secret of the film’s success: “The entire magic lies in the one-liner that you crack”

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 writer Aakash Kaushik is celebrating the impressive opening of his horror-comedy, starring Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Aakash discusses the Bhool Bhulaiyaa universe, the supernatural genre, his collaboration with Anees Bazmee, and more. Here are highlights from the interview. Aakash, who also worked on the screenplay for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, discussed maintaining originality in the sequel's storytelling. He said, “The entire magic lies in the one-liner that you crack, which is the film's basic plot. When I was asked to write the third instalment, I spent the maximum time cracking the plot and one-liner because that is the basic seed from which the entire story grows. If you get that right, everything falls in place because you have a direction to go. So, the main effort was to get that one-liner, which I brainstormed, and then I finally cracked something.” He further added, “I had worked on a couple of ideas

EXCLUSIVE: Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam CONFIRMS that his next is with Imran Khan; also rues “Urban romantic films like Hum Tum, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Salaam Namaste disappeared. We shifted our focus to Bareilly Ki Barfi, Badhaai Ho…”

Danish Aslam made Break Ke Baad (2010), starring Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone and then went on to make several web series. After nearly 14 years, he’s back with another film, Khwaabon Ka Jhamela, starring Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta and Kubbra Sait. The film releases on JioCinema on November 8. Bollywood Hungama spoke exclusively with Danish and also Break Ke Baad. The romcom didn’t work in cinemas but is memorable today for its subject, performances and music. When asked if he feels that the film got its due after it was out of theatres, Danish said, “Absolutely. Around its release, I used to say, ‘Yeh film logon ko 10 saal baad samaj mein aayegi’! On a serious note, until today, many people come up to me and say, ‘I really liked the film’. I feel like replying, ‘Firstly, thank you. And secondly, aap 2010 mein kahan the? Aur aapne yeh film theatre mein kyun nahin dekhi’! In fact, Imran used to tell me that many who came to interview him in recent times used to reveal that they li

Singham Again is Rohit Shetty’s 10th Rs. 100 cr + grosser and also the fastest to hit the century; why he’s the ONLY director in Bollywood who could have brought 7 major actors together and do justice to their star power

The big Diwali release, Singham Again, had a huge weekend and trended well on Monday. The Monday hold was crucial as it marked the end of the holiday period and it proved that the film has been accepted. Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again is his 10th film to enter the Rs. 100 crore club. The other films that crossed the coveted mark are Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Singham Returns (2014), Dilwale (2015), Golmaal Again (2017), Simmba (2018) and Sooryavanshi (2021). Singham Again, however, stands out as it’s the fastest to hit a century, in just 3 days. What is also commendable about the film is that Rohit Shetty managed the unthinkable – assembling as many as 7 major actors in a film, namely Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Kapoor. This has happened after years and one doesn’t know when it’ll happen again. Multi-starrers were in vogue at one point but those days

Kartik Aaryan reveals he’s been single for years; says, “I didn’t get the time”

Kartik Aaryan has typically kept his personal life and relationship status private, rarely discussing it publicly. However, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 star recently opened up about his dating life. In an interview with The Mashable, he confirms that he’s been single for the past few years due to his demanding work commitments. When questioned about his relationship status, Kartik stated, “I am single. I don’t have to send my live location to anyone. I am not even present in any dating applications. Technically, since the time I have been preparing and shooting for Chandu Champion, I didn’t get the time.” The actor elaborated that he has been going through a demanding regimen that kept him fully occupied. “I was in such a strict regime, in which I had to calculate my gym, eating, and sleeping pattern, just like an athlete. All of that went on for two years. In fact, I was also learning swimming for the very first time. The routine became so hectic. Plus, shooting for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and

Bhumi Pednekar shares Goa getaway with bold swimwear pics take social media by storm

Bhumi Pednekar, known for her versatile roles and strong screen presence, has been delighting her fans with glimpses of her recent Goa travels. Through her Instagram, she’s been sharing moments that showcase her love for exploration and adventure, whether she’s vacationing internationally or enjoying India’s scenic beaches. Her posts from Goa are filled with picturesque landscapes and her effortless style, capturing the attention of her followers and travel enthusiasts alike. Bhumi Pednekar is setting Instagram on fire with her recent vacation photos from Goa, where she shows off her toned figure in eye-catching swimwear. The post captioned, “My day today,” the collection of snapshots features Bhumi lounging by the pool and enjoying the sun in a bold, stylish look. The images capture her relaxed mood as she embraces the tropical escape.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) In the first photo, Bhumi is seated on a poolside lounge, wearing

Shah Rukh Khan’s 59th birthday celebration: SRK says ‘Jai Jagannath’; reveals that his fans scold him for not announcing his next film: “You love me so much that you SHOUT back at me and say ‘Chal film release kar’”

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 59th birthday and as expected, there was jubilation like no other across the country courtesy of his die-hard fans. On this special occasion, SRK called his fans to an auditorium in Mumbai and had an interactive session with them. As expected, the superstar brought the house down with his wit and sense of humour. At the same time, he also made it clear how much the fans mean to him. Shah Rukh Khan said, “Apart from the fact that you all love me, watch my films and pray for my family, the fact that you all could create a community like this (is commendable). You all have come closer to each other because you all call yourself my fans. I don’t like to call you all my fans. I’d like to call you all my family. All of you stick together not because of me but because of the goodness that we share with each other. That is very special to me.” He also said, “I take a lot of time to make films. Isliye kaafi gaaliyan bhi padti hai mujhko. They say, ‘Kya kar raha h

35 Years of Parinda: Anil Kapoor reflects on the bold legacy of the iconic film; calls it “the most powerful film ever made”

Actor Anil Kapoor marked the 35th anniversary of his film Parinda, calling it “the most powerful film ever made” on Sunday. He shared the film’s poster and a message on his Instagram Stories. The message read, “35 years ago, we had the audacity, the confidence, and the cool arrogance to call it 'the most powerful film ever made.' And to this day, Parinda continues to stand the test of time.” He recalled the time and added, “Looking back, it still surprises me that we dared to put that on the poster and that audiences embraced it so wholeheartedly. Thank you for keeping Parinda alive in your hearts after all these years. Here's to a legacy that remains timeless! #35yearsofParinda.” The 1989 criminal drama also stars Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and Madhuri Dixit. Vidhu Vinod Chopra co-wrote, produced, and directed the film. It is a criminal drama about brothers Kishen (Jackie) and Karan (Anil), who live in Mumbai. Karan falls in love with Paro (Madhuri), a friend's g