Paresh Rawal's 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' co-star Payal Ghosh defends the veteran star amid 'Hera Pheri 3' unprofessionalism claims
Payal Ghosh has defended Paresh Rawal amid 'Hera Pheri 3' controversy, rejecting claims of unprofessionalism. Having worked with him on 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi', she praised his dedication and professionalism, expressing hope the dispute over Akshay Kumar's lawsuit will be resolved soon.
Amid the 'Hera Pheri 3' dispute involving
Akshay Kumar
, actress
Payal Ghosh
has publicly backed her 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' co-star
Paresh Rawal
, praising his dedication and professionalism throughout the controversy.
Payal Ghosh Speaks Out
In a candid conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Payal became one of the first to publicly support Paresh Rawal amid the 'Hera Pheri 3' controversy. She admitted that she is not fully aware of the detailed issues surrounding the movie and preferred not to comment on them. However, she strongly disagreed with the media reports labeling Rawal as unprofessional. Having worked closely with him on 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' and observed his work ethic firsthand, Payal confidently certified him as one of the most professional and sincere actors in the industry.
A Career Built on Professionalism
She expressed that, beyond her personal opinion, it is hard to believe that a man of Rawal's stature would have sustained such a long career in the industry if he were truly unprofessional. She feels there is more to the situation than what is publicly visible and that it is up to those involved to address it. She hopes that the controversy will be resolved soon.
The Origin of the Controversy
The controversy surrounding 'Hera Pheri 3' erupted after reports surfaced that Akshay Kumar's production house filed a lawsuit against Paresh Rawal, demanding 25 crores in damages. The suit alleges that Rawal left the project halfway through and behaved unprofessionally during the process.
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