Varma also discussed his decision to cast Matondkar in the starring role. He stated that a close-up expression from the song “Hai Rama” in his last film, Rangeela, convinced him she could play the severe emotional swings necessary for Bhoot.
Nana Patekar, Rekha, Fardeen Khan, and Tanuja comprised the film’s supporting ensemble. Following the success of the original film, Varma directed the sequel Bhoot Returns in 2012, which starred Manisha Koirala.
Varma has directed numerous additional horror films, including Raat, Phoonk, and Phoonk 2. During his festival visit, he also announced that work on Sarkar 4, the political crime saga that began with the Amitabh Bachchan film, is set to begin soon.