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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: The popular Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise is gearing up for its third instalment, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it an exciting affair for the audience. Following Vidya Balan's return as the iconic character Manjulika, Kartik Aaryan recently shared a cryptic post on social media, hinting at a new addition to the cast.

In a recent Instagram post, Kartik Aaryan shared a puzzle piece photo, challenging fans to guess the new actress who is all set to join the cast of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Fans quickly speculated that the new actress could be Bollywood's 'Qala' Tripti Dimri, who gained popularity for her role alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal. Kartik wrote, "Solve kijiye Is Bhool Bhulaiyaa ko #Bb3MysteryGirl #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 #Diwali2024," adding to the mystery surrounding the film's casting.

Interestingly, Kiara Advani, who was cast opposite Kartik Aaryan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, will not be returning for the third instalment. The change in lead actress has piqued the curiosity of fans, who are eager to see how Tripti Dimri will bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. While fans claim that Tripti Dimri is the new star of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik posted another photo of the newly-roped in actor and wrote, "Kaafi galat answers aa rahe hainVapas guess kijiye. #BB3MysteryGirl #WrongAnswersOnly #BhoolBhulaiyaa3" urging fans to keep guessing until he officially reveals the new addition to the cast. 

 
 
 
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After leaving the fans guessing for moments, Kartik Aaryan finally revealed that Tripti Dimri is indeed the mystery girl. 

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In another post, Kartik shared a montage of scenes from the iconic 'Ami Je Tomar' dance sequence from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, as well as the original Manjulika performance by Vidya Balan from the first film. Expressing his excitement about Vidya Balan's return, Kartik wrote, "And its happening Og Manjulika is coming back to the world of BhoolBhulaiyaa Super thrilled to welcome @balanvidya. This Diwali is going to be crackling #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 @aneesbazmee @tseries.official #BhushanKumar."

 
 
 
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, was a massive hit at the box office, grossing over 180 crore in India. With Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 promising to be an out-and-out entertainer, fans can expect a thrilling ride filled with laughter and suspense. Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Bhushan Kumar, the film is set to release on Diwali 2024.