Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Horror Tales Abound In Jahangir Mahal Orchha Where Kartik Aaryan Starrer Is Shot

Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have been a success at the box office with fans basking in impression. Kartik Aaryan's portrayal of Rooh Baba, along with the return of the double Manjulika, keeps the eerie atmosphere of the sequel alive. While it is on track to surpass ₹150 crore at the box office, the shooting locations of this psychological thriller-comedy are even spookier than the film itself.

Haveli where Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is shot

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was shot in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh , primarily at the Jahangir Mahal set. The crew also filmed scenes at the Raja Ram Mandir in the town. Orchha is a well-known tourist spot celebrated for its Mughal-style architecture, including landmarks like Raja Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, and Chaturbhuj Temple.

Jahangir Mahal, built in the 17th century by Bundela ruler Veer Singh Deo, was designed to commemorate Emperor Jahangir's first visit to Orchha. The palace is entered through a traditional, visually striking gate, with the east-facing wall adorned in turquoise tiles. Two stone elephants stand at the entrance, along with a bell that signifies the arrival of the king.

Director Anees Bazmee selected Orchha for its deep-rooted aesthetic, which perfectly matched the story's theme, especially with its connection to Havelis.

Spooky Stories related to Haveli where Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 shot

Many horror tales float in Orchha about their Havelis. As per reports, Locals often speak in hushed tones of strange events inside Jahangir Palace. They believe that at night, the ghost of a wronged queen wanders the deserted corridors.

The queen's tragic past is said to involve imprisonment by her cruel husband in Raja Mahal. Her anguished cries are believed to still echo through the halls. It is written that she managed to escape but was captured and killed near Jahangir Palace. The queen’s chamber once featured vibrant murals and frescoes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, their colours thought to have once glowed. In the king's chamber, a guide pointed out a narrow corridor that circled the room. It was believed to be for the dancing girls, who would move around the corridor, their jingling anklets creating a melody to wake the king. This passage leads to the Sheesh Mahal, which is now a hotel.

In another incident, when host Kapil Sharma asked Kartik if he had ever experienced any haunted encounters, the actor shared an incident that took place while filming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Kartik said, “Ek badi haveli thi, andhera tha, pura atmosphere hi darawna sa tha. Hamara shot lene se pehle hi, main to kissi se baat hi kar raha tha, ki achanak se kisi ne mujhe peeche se scratch kar diya! Triptii ko to laga ki main koi improvise ya acting kar raha tha shot ke pehle par tab maine bola ki, ‘Nahi yaar mujhe sach main kuch scratch kiya hain.’ Par hamare peeche koi tha bhi nahi tha…” (It was a big mansion, it was dark, and the whole atmosphere was scary. Before taking our shot, I was talking to someone, when suddenly someone scratched me from the back! Triptii thought I was improvising or acting; but before the shot, I said, ‘Someone had actually scratched me.’ But in reality, no one was there behind us…)

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