Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) is Priyadarshan's horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan — the film that made Manjulika a pop-culture icon and launched one of Bollywood's most successful franchises.
A Bollywood horror-comedy classic, it blends haunted-house suspense with laugh-out-loud comedy, which is exactly why it remains a go-to Halloween watch nearly two decades after its release.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa Movie Details
Film: Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
Director: Priyadarshan
Release Date: 12 October 2007 (India)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Ameesha Patel, Shiney Ahuja
Based on: the 1993 Malayalam classic Manichitrathazhu (official remake)
Production: T-Series Films; distributed by T-Series and Eros International
Music: Pritam
Lyrics: Sameer
Music Label: T-Series
Cast
Akshay Kumar stars as Dr. Aditya Shrivastav, the psychiatrist called in to unravel the mystery of the haveli, while Vidya Balan delivers a career-defining dual role as Avni Chaturvedi and the vengeful Manjulika. The ensemble also features Ameesha Patel, Shiney Ahuja, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Asrani and Vikram Gokhale. For more on the two leads, read the Akshay Kumar biography and the Vidya Balan biography.
Music & Soundtrack
Pritam's music direction, paired with Sameer's lyrics and released on the T-Series label, gave the film a soundtrack that outlived its theatrical run. The title track "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", sung by Neeraj Shridhar, became an instant dance-floor staple, while "Mere Dholna" and the film's other songs cemented the album's place among the defining Bollywood soundtracks of the 2000s.
The Bhool Bhulaiyaa Franchise
The original's success spawned a franchise: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), directed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and Kiara Advani; followed by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Diwali 2024), again directed by Anees Bazmee, with Kartik Aaryan returning as Rooh Baba, Vidya Balan returning as Manjulika, and Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri joining the cast. Read the Kartik Aaryan biography, the Triptii Dimri biography and the Madhuri Dixit biography for more.
Watch the Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: When was Bhool Bhulaiyaa released?
A: Bhool Bhulaiyaa was released in India on 12 October 2007.
Q: Who played Manjulika?
A: Vidya Balan played Manjulika, in a dual role opposite her character Avni Chaturvedi.
Q: Is Bhool Bhulaiyaa a remake?
A: Yes, it is the official Hindi remake of the 1993 Malayalam classic Manichitrathazhu.
Q: Who composed the music?
A: Pritam composed the music, with lyrics by Sameer, released on the T-Series label.
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