Kartik Aaryan, the Bollywood star, recently revealed that he initially turned down the offer to star in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2". Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Aaryan shared that his hesitation stemmed from the lack of a concrete story at the time. The project, as it was initially presented, was simply an idea for a sequel without a solid narrative foundation.

"When the film first came to me, there was no story — just an idea for a sequel. I wasn't keen on it,” Kartik stated. However, Bhushan Kumar's persistence and vision for the film eventually changed his mind. Kumar convinced Aaryan to collaborate on developing the script, which led to a complete transformation of the project.

Reflecting on the immense love he has received for his portrayal of Rooh Baba, Aaryan expressed gratitude for ultimately accepting the role. He noted the special connection he now shares with children, who fondly call him by his character's name. "Today, wherever I go, kids call me Rooh Baba. I'm really glad I eventually did it,” he shared.

"Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" proved to be a significant milestone in Kartik Aaryan's career, becoming one of Bollywood's biggest post-pandemic blockbusters. Its success paved the way for "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3," further solidifying his position in the industry.

Aaryan also made headlines at the Red Sea International Film Festival for an unexpected encounter with Hollywood icon Johnny Depp. A selfie of the two stars, playfully captioned "Pirates of the Red Sea. JackSparrow x RoohBaba,” went viral, generating excitement among fans.

Looking ahead, Kartik Aaryan is set to star in the romantic entertainer "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" alongside Ananya Panday. The film, directed by Sameer Vidwans, also features Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff, and Tiku Talsania in key roles and is scheduled for release on December 25. Additionally, Aaryan will be seen in "Naagzilla," where he will portray a shape-shifting serpent in a fantastical adventure.