In a shocking twist, actor Paresh Rawal has officially walked out on Hera Pheri 3, the much-awaited third instalment of the legendary comedy franchise featuring Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. The development was confirmed by Paresh Rawal himself during a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, where he accepted his departure by stating matter-of-factly, that it is infact true. The Hera Pheri franchise, released in 2000, turned into a cult phenomenon thanks to the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar as Raju, Suniel Shetty as Shyam, and Paresh Rawal as the comically eccentric Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. For most fans, Baburao was not merely a relief, he was the emotional pulse of the series.
Paresh Rawal Exits Hera Pheri 3
Paresh Rawal’s exit from the third part was reportedly due to creative differences with the makers, sources told Bollywood Hungama. Details are under wraps, but insiders say the conflict was substantial enough for the actor to walk away despite the film being in active pre-production. This comes as a shock because recently Paresh had raised hopes among the audience, when a few weeks ago he replied to a fan on social media asking about the return of Baburao, indicating that something big was on the cards “soon, before the next monsoon.
The journey to Hera Pheri 3 has not been as smooth as expected. First, Akshay Kumar’s brief departure due to disagreements with producer Feroz Nadiadwala had sent the fans into panic. He was temporarily replaced by Kartik Aaryan before Akshay made a comeback after settling things out. There were delays after that caused by legal issues, halting the production.
When Akshay ultimately assured that Priyadarshan, who directed the first one, would direct the third instalment, the fans thought that the commotion had come to rest. Even the mahurat shot happened recently, indicating a go-ahead on shooting. But with the abrupt exit of Rawal, uncertainty casts its shadow again.
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Although no replacement has been mentioned so far, there is still hope among the fans that the actoe and the team may make amends before the shoot starts. After all, what’s Hera Pheri without the one-liners and charm of Baburao?