India, Nov. 6 -- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 writer Aakash Kaushik is basking high with the grand opening of his horror-comedy featuring Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri in lead roles. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Aakash speaks about Bhool Bhulaiyaa Universe, the supernatural genre, Anees Bazmee and more. Excerpts from the interview. (Also read: Stree 2, Munjya writer Niren Bhatt says not genre but storytelling works: See box office record of other horror comedies)

Aakash, who had also contributed to the screenplay of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, when asked about retaining the originality in storytelling in the sequel, states, "The entire magic lies in the one-liner that you crack, which is the film's basic plot. When I was asked to write ...