Rajpal Yadav, known for his numerous memorable and humorous roles, is set to return as the fan-favorite character Chota Pandit for the third time in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 . Rajpal Yadav’s spot-on comic timing has made Chota Pandit an unforgettable character. Despite cast changes and shifting storylines, Chota Pandit continues to be a consistent and charming part of the series.
In an interview with ANI, Rajpal Yadav spoke about the evolution of his character, Chota Pandit, since the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa in 2007. Chota Pandit, the only character to first encounter Manjulika (Vidya Balan), was profoundly changed by that experience, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. Yadav appeared in both the original 2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa with Akshay Kumar and its 2022 sequel with Kartik Aaryan.
Now, he is set to return as Chota Pandit in the third installment, discussing his character in greater depth. He said, “He isn't just a character but a caricature, a comic archetype. In our Indian culture, Bharat Muni's ‘Natya Shastra’ envisioned such characters, like sutradhaar and vidushak.
Chota Pandit embodies that, a character who mocks no one but himself, providing comic relief in the story.” He added, “You've seen him in different hues--red in the first film and white in the second to protect himself from fire. Now, he appears covered in sandalwood paste to cleanse himself of all negativity, bringing a fresh, humorous dimension.
” Rajpal Yadav is excited to collaborate with Kartik Aa.
