A few weeks after announcing his exit from Hera Pheri 3, actor Paresh Rawal has now confirmed that he is officially back in the film. In a recent chat with Himanshu Mehta on his podcast, Paresh opened up about the situation around the movie and expressed admiration for Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and director Priyadarshan.
“No Controversy,” Says Paresh Rawal
When asked about the supposed issues surrounding Hera Pheri 3, Paresh dismissed any drama. He said, “Nahi controversy kuch nahi hai (There’s no controversy). I believe that when people have loved something so much, then you have to be extra careful. It is our responsibility toward the audience. The audience has given you so much adulation. You can’t take things for granted. Mehnat karke unko do (Work hard and give them the film). So I was of the opinion that sab saath mein aaye, mehnat karein. Aur kuch nahin (Everyone should come together, work hard). It is all resolved now.”
The Beloved Trio Will Reunite
When the host asked if the original trio would return in Hera Pheri 3, Paresh confirmed that the team had always been part of the project. He explained, “Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi (Earlier too the film was scheduled to release), but it’s just that we had to fine-tune ourselves (laughs). After all, all of them are creative, be it Priyadarshan, Akshay or Suniel. They are friends for many, many, many years.”
Fans Were Shocked by Paresh’s Exit
Earlier this year, fans were upset when news broke that Paresh had walked out of Hera Pheri 3. The trio of Akshay as Raju, Suniel as Shyam, and Paresh as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—also known as Babu Bhaiya—has been loved by audiences for over two decades.
Following Paresh’s sudden exit, Akshay Kumar, who is also producing the film, reportedly took legal action. According to Bollywood Hungama, after quitting, Paresh returned the signing amount along with 15% interest.
His Iconic Role and Franchise History
Paresh became a fan favorite for his role as Babu Bhaiya in the Hera Pheri series. The original Hera Pheri hit theatres in 2000, directed by Priyadarshan, who is now returning for the third part. The sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, released in 2006 and was directed by the late Neeraj Vora.
The first film also featured Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Tabu, Om Puri, and Gulshan Grover. The second part included stars like Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen, Sharat Saxena, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, and Manoj Joshi.
Now, with the original trio reuniting and the controversy cleared, fans can once again look forward to the next chapter in the beloved comedy franchise.