Sanjay Dutt reveals what intrigued him about playing ghostbuster in 'The Bhootnii'

IANS April 4, 2025 248 views

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is venturing into a new genre with 'The Bhootnii', a horror-comedy that promises unique entertainment. The actor reveals his attraction to the challenging role of a ghostbuster, highlighting the film's potential to engage audiences. Alongside Mouni Roy and Sunny Singh, Dutt brings a fresh perspective to the comedy-drama. The film is set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, competing with other big Bollywood releases.

"Horror comedy is one of the toughest genres to crack" - Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt reveals what intrigued him about playing ghostbuster in 'The Bhootnii'
Mumbai, April 4: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt shared what drew him to the role of a ghostbuster in the upcoming film β€œThe Bhootnii.”

Key Points

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Sanjay Dutt plays first ghostbuster role in unique horror-comedy

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Film releases on April 18, 2025

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Directed by Siddhant Sachdev

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Competes with Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2'

The 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' actor revealed the unique aspects of the character that sparked his interest and how he approached playing such an unconventional role.

Sanjay, who essays the role of a ghostbuster for the very first time, shared, "I love comedies. The Bhootnii is a film that is a good mix of horror and comedy. In fact, horror comedy is one of the toughest genres to crack. But, when I heard the script, I felt that it had the potential to entertain the audience. I was attracted to my role. I am playing a ghostbuster baba for the first time. I had a lot of fun while playing this character, which has mass appeal."

The film also stars Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Aasif Khan, and Beyounick. The forthcoming comedy is directed by Siddhant Sachdev.

Soham Rockstar Entertainment & Three Dimension Motion Pictures presents a Soham Rockstar Entertainment Production, produced by Deepak Mukut & Sanjay Dutt and co-produced by Hunar Mukut & Maanayata Dutt. "The Bhootnii" is all set to release on 18th April 2025.

The makers of "The Bhootnii" have recently released the trailer of the film. The comedy-drama stars Sanjay as a ghostbuster, with Sunny Singh in the lead role. Mouni Roy and Palak Tiwari are also featured, playing the roles of ghosts.

The film will lock horns with Akshay Kumar's "Kesari: Chapter 2" at the box office.

On February 26, Sanjay Dutt unveiled the title of the film, previously known as 'The Virgin Tree,' during the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. It was also announced that the film is set to release in theaters on April 18, 2025.

Sanjay's lineup also features the highly anticipated sequel "Welcome to the Jungle." Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Suniel Shetty, Lara Dutta, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and Tusshar Kapoor.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Sanjay Dutt in a horror comedy? Count me in! πŸ˜† The trailer looked hilarious and he seems perfect for this ghostbuster baba role. Can't wait to see the chemistry between him and Sunny Singh!
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Rahul S.
Interesting choice for Sanjay Dutt after his intense roles. I appreciate actors who keep experimenting. Though I wish they'd cast someone other than Mouni Roy - she's getting typecast in supernatural roles.
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Ananya M.
The concept sounds fresh! Horror-comedy is indeed tough to pull off but if anyone can do it, it's Sanjay Dutt. That man can switch from serious to funny so effortlessly. Excited for April 18th!
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Vikram J.
Not sure about this one. The trailer felt a bit forced with the comedy. I love Sanjay Dutt but hope the script does justice to his talent. The clash with Kesari 2 might be tough too.
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Sneha P.
OMG Palak Tiwari as a ghost? 😍 That's such a cool casting choice! The whole ensemble looks promising. Hope this brings something new to Bollywood's horror-comedy genre.
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Karan D.
The original title 'The Virgin Tree' was more intriguing tbh. But I trust Sanjay Dutt's judgment - if he says the script is good, it probably is. April can't come soon enough!

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