Story Of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Is Different From Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan's Film, Says Anees Bazmee
As the release date for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 approaches, director Anees Bazmee said that even though comparisons from the 2007 film are inevitable, this is a different film with a different story from the Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan film.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is being compared to Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan's 2007 film ever since it was announced. The film's announcement poster unveiled in 2019 was exactly similar to that of the 2007 film, with the only difference being the actors in frame.
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As the release date for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 approaches, director Anees Bazmee said that even though comparisons from the 2007 film are inevitable, this is a different film with a different story from the Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan film.
The filmmaker told Mid-Day, "I hope there won¡¯t be too much of a comparison because this is a different film. I was sure from the beginning that I didn¡¯t want to make a similar film. So, we have told a new story with new actors and new energy. We have retained the comic and horror elements, and the two songs (from the previous film). Besides that, you won¡¯t find any similarity. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) was a psychological thriller; this is a horror comedy."
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There haven't been many horror-comedy films made by Bollywood in the past. And from the ones that were released, only a few managed to strike gold at the box office. Talking about how the genre is a difficult one, Anees Bazmee said, "When you want to scare the audience, you have to set the mood. If you want to add comedy to it, then you have to be sure about the timing. It¡¯s tough because I have made several comedies, and this was new for me. People don¡¯t attempt this genre because it is difficult."
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 stars Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, and Kiara Advani in leading roles. The trailer of the film released recently.
At the trailer launch, the director was asked about his choice of casting. He was questioned on why Kartik Aryan was casted in the film instead of Akshay Kumar. Responding to this, the director had said, "Akshay is a great actor and a great friend. Vidya is a great actor and did very well (in Bhool Bhulaiyaa). But the script didn¡¯t give us the liberty to bring them on board."
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 will hit the silver screens on May 20, 2022.
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