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Aditya Rikhari’s ‘Jaana Samjho Na’ joins Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 tracklist
Mumbai: In a significant development for music and film enthusiasts, Aditya Rikhari’s track ‘Jaana Samjho Na’ has been reimagined for the upcoming Bollywood blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Tripti Dimri, this project marks Aditya’s debut in Bollywood.
With its touching lyrics and melody, ‘Jaana Samjho Na’ has already gained attention as part of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 tracklist. The song received praise at the recent album launch, with lead actress Tripti Dimri calling it her favorite. Kartik Aaryan also expressed his admiration for Aditya’s voice, noting that his personal love for the track led to its inclusion in the film.
Directed by Anees Bazmee, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the latest installment in the popular horror-comedy franchise. Aditya’s track is expected to enhance the film’s musical appeal and storytelling.
Aditya stated: “Being part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is beyond anything I imagined when I started writing music. ‘Jaana Samjho Na’ is close to my heart, and having it featured in such a major film feels surreal. This is my first Bollywood break, and to do it alongside such iconic actors is a significant milestone for me.”
This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Aditya Rikhari’s career, showcasing his talent for creating music that resonates across different platforms. As he enters Bollywood, Aditya is set to leave a lasting impact, and fans eagerly anticipate his future work.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
