- Saturday, November 16, 2024
Madhuri and Vidya Balan share screen space in a highly anticipated dance-off on the reimagined version of ‘Ami Je Tomar’
By: India Weekly
BOLLYWOOD star Madhuri Dixit Nene explored new territory with her role in the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
The film, which pairs her with Vidya Balan in dual roles, has become a commercial success, collecting ₹2.19 billion (£20.54m) at the box office since its November 1 release, according to Sacnilk.
Dixit Nene said the opportunity to work in a genre she hadn’t tried before was a major factor in her decision. “When I heard the script, I loved my role as it gave me something different to do. I’ve never played (a role) in this genre of filmmaking, like a horror comedy,” she said in an interview with PTI.
The actor was approached for the project after expressing her admiration for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to director Anees Bazmee. “He said, ‘I want to narrate you something that I’m making, and there’s a fantastic role in it.’ He came and gave me a gist and told me what the story was about,” she recalled.
In the film, Dixit Nene plays ACP Rathore and Anjulika, while Balan reprises her iconic dual roles as Mallika and Manjulika. The two also share screen space in a highly anticipated dance-off on the reimagined version of ‘Ami Je Tomar’.
Speaking about the collaboration, Dixit Nene said, “Getting to work together (with Vidya) was wonderful because we were feeding off each other’s energy on the sets.”
Reflecting on the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, she credited the team effort behind the project. “Filmmaking cannot be ‘I’; it’s always teamwork and collaboration,” she said.
