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Hera Pheri 3: After Paresh Rawal's Exit, AI-Generated Image Of Pankaj Tripathi As Baburao Goes Crazy Viral
New Delhi: Paresh Rawal's sudden announcement last week on his exit from the Hera Pheri franchise upset fans. Since then, there have been several updates on how the team has reacted to it. Akshay Kumar's production house which had bought the rights of Hera Pheri 3, reportedly filed a lawsuit against Paresh Rawal too. Amid the Hera Pheri 3 row, some AI image of Pankaj Tripathi reimagined as Paresh Rawal's iconic character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from the film, has gone viral. It has opened up to mixed reactions from fans. What AI Image of Pankaj Tripathi as Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte has gone viral online. Redditors have mixed reactions to the possibility of Pankaj Tripathi stepping in until further confirmation on the future of Hera Pheri 3 is announced. In the viral picture, Pankaj Tripathi is seen wearing a white dhoti and vest just like the onscreen character. Accessories include a gold chain and bracelet, and a thick pair of glasses, accompanied by the signature hairstyle. The caption of the post read, "Can Pankaj Tripathi play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri?" Fan Reactions As the post went viral on Reddit, fans flooded the comments section with their opinion. Can Pankaj Tripathi play 'Baburao Ganpatrao Apte' in Hera Pheri? by u/BollyLOVER1 in BollyBlindsNGossip One fan wrote, "Pankaj Tripathi could bring something valuable to the role, but he wouldn't be a replacement, he'd be a reinvention. He'd probably make a good 'Babu Bhaiya ' type character in a spin-off or reboot, but stepping into Paresh Rawal's shoes directly would feel off. Audiences would constantly compare them, and the charm of the original might get lost. So respectfully, no." While someone else added, "It's gonna be how it was for Robert Pattinson in Batman." Another internet user mentioned, "If Pankaj Tripathi is taken into the role and Paresh Rawal does not agree, then maybe they should give the movie a new flavour with a new name, role change or something. Pankaj Tripathi is a very good actor, and he can definitely reinvent the role as per his capabilities. Unfortunately, he cannot exactly copy Paresh's role." While someone else said, "He can pull it off." Why Paresh Rawal Walked Out Of The Hera Pheri Franchise Paresh Rawal's legal representatives, Anand & Naik, officially responded to the controversy surrounding his exit from Hera Pheri 3. This marked the first formal statement from the actor's legal team regarding the issue. The development follows Paresh Rawal's post on X, where he announced, "My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest." His lawyers told IANS, "Admittedly, they did not deliver the story, screenplay and also a draft of a long-form agreement which was fundamental to the engagement of our client. In the absence of these and also since Mr Nadiadwala, the producer of the original films, issued notice to our client and raised issues on the making of the film, our client chose to exit and returned the money with interest by terminating the Term sheet." How Suniel Shetty And Akshay Kumar Reacted To Paresh Rawal's Exit Suniel Shetty, who played the character of Shyam in the 2000 hit film Hera Pheri, told India Today, "I have no clue about this. This is absolutely shocking. I first thought about texting him, and then I thought I'd meet him and would discuss it. I have had no word about it with anybody as to what happened. This is a crisis. We are in the middle of this film, and this is the biggest shock." He added, "We were going to begin shooting next year. We had already started, in fact. We shot a promo. It's a big thing. This is so shocking. I can't make sense of this. And you know who sent it? Athiya and Ahaan - they both sent it to me within 15 minutes, asking 'Papa what is this?'. And I was here doing my interviews, and I felt like 'holy s***'." Akshay Kumar addressed the ongoing feud at the trailer launch of Housefull 5 and wrote, "Using this kind of words for my colleague, like 'Foolish', I wouldn't appreciate. That's not right." He added, "I have worked with him for last 32 years. We are very good friends. He's a great actor. I really admire him. I don't think this is the right place where I am going to talk about it. It's a serious matter. The matter is going to be handled by the court. So, I think I am not going to speak about it here." In A Nutshell There's a lot of back and forth going on regarding the Hera Pheri row and Paresh Rawal's exit. A newly surfaced viral AI image of Pankaj Tripathi in Paresh Rawal's iconic role as Baburao has got the internet talking.
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27-05-2025
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Akshay Kumar Reacts To Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 Exit For The FIRST Time: '32 Saal Se Unke Saath...'
Last Updated: Akshay Kumar has finally reacted to the controversy surrounding Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3. Akshay Kumar on Paresh Rawal Hera Pheri 3 Exit Controversy: After much speculation and legal back-and-forth, Akshay Kumar has finally reacted to the controversy surrounding Hera Pheri 3—the third installment in the iconic franchise. The drama took center stage after veteran actor Paresh Rawal exited the film and also accused Akshay Kumar and the production team of not providing him with a proper script or a long-term agreement. Frustrated with the handling of the project, Paresh Rawal chose to walk out of the film, triggering widespread chatter across the industry and among fans. The issue came up again during the trailer launch event of Housefull 5, where Akshay Kumar was asked about his fallout with Paresh. Akshay said, in a video clip posted by Bollywood Hungama, 'I've worked with him since the last 30 years. 32 saal see unke saath kaam karte aya hoon. We are very good friends. He is a great actor. I really admire him. I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it. Because, whatever has to happen — it is a very serious matter — it is a matter which is going to be handled by the court. I don't think I'm going to speak about it here." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama🎥 (@realbollywoodhungama) He also reprimanded the journalist for not choosing the correct words to describe Paresh Rawal. 'Using this kind of word for my co-star — like a foolish word — I would not appreciate it," Akshay firmly said. Earlier, Paresh Rawal's legal team, Anand & Naik, broke silence on his exit from the much-loved Hera Pheri 3. A source close to the production told TOI in March, during the shoot of Bhoot Bangla, Akshay gave Paresh Rawal a paper to sign for Hera Pheri 3 and said the full agreement would come later. But Rawal was unsure because he hadn't seen any script or other details. 'Akshay told him, 'Don't worry, trust me. You'll see it later in the long-form agreement.' Based on his personal rapport with Kumar and acting in good faith, Paresh Rawal signed the term sheet," the source adds. In April, Rawal was asked to shoot a promotional video for Hera Pheri 3 . He once again questioned Akshay about the script, the production plan, and the long-term agreement." The source added, 'The promo was eventually filmed on the Bhooth Bangla set, with some modifications. Shooting was initially scheduled to begin in 2026. Rawal suggested deferring the promo shoot to next year. To date, Paresh Rawal has not received a longterm agreement, script, or any official production details." Whether Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal will reconcile or if Hera Pheri 3 will move ahead without Paresh Rawal remains to be seen. First Published:
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27-05-2025
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Akshay Kumar Reacts To How Much He Charged For Housefull 5: ‘Kya Raid Daalna Hai'
Last Updated: It was during the trailer launch event, Akshay Kumar was asked about the amount he has charged for the film. His answer left everyone laughing Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and others starrer Housefull 5 trailer is out. The comedy drama has left everyone impressed. It was during the trailer launch event, Akshay Kumar was asked about the amount he had charged for the film. He immediately playfully reacted and asked whether he plans to raid his house. The answer left everyone laughing. In the video, shared by Filmygyan, we can see him saying, 'Agar maine paise liye honge toh tujhe kyun batau. Tu humara bhajita lagta hai jo tujhe batau. Maine paise liye, bahot ache khase liye. Film bani hai, bahot ache khase budget mein bani hai. Bahot maza aaya. Aaj Khushi ka din. Kya raid daalna hai" View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) The trailer kicks off with Nana Patekar setting the scene with a lavish celebration aboard a luxury yacht, where a billionaire is marking his 100th birthday with a huge party. Things take a twist when he plans to reveal his will. After the billionaire suddenly dies, the spotlight falls on three main characters who become prime suspects. The catch? They've been drugged and can't recall anything about themselves. To crack the case, the story brings in Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt. This comes after the teaser was released on April 30, marking 15 years since the Housefull series first started. The one-minute teaser gave fans a glimpse of the new setting, a fancy cruise ship, a journey on the sea, and a surprise murder mystery. Akshay Kumar also reacted to Hera Pheri 3 controversy. He said, ''I've worked with him since the last 30 years. 32 saal see unke saath kaam karte aya hoon. We are very good friends. He is a great actor. I really admire him. I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it. Because, whatever has to happen — it is a very serious matter — it is a matter which is going to be handled by the court. I don't think I'm going to speak about it here." He also reprimanded the journalist for not choosing the correct words to describe Paresh Rawal. 'Using this kind of word for my co-star — like a foolish word — I would not appreciate it," Akshay firmly said. Earlier, Paresh Rawal's legal team, Anand & Naik, broke silence on his exit from the much-loved Hera Pheri 3. A source close to the production told TOI in March, during the shoot of Bhoot Bangla, Akshay gave Paresh Rawal a paper to sign for Hera Pheri 3 and said the full agreement would come later. But Rawal was unsure because he hadn't seen any script or other details. 'Akshay told him, 'Don't worry, trust me. You'll see it later in the long-form agreement.' Based on his personal rapport with Kumar and acting in good faith, Paresh Rawal signed the term sheet," the source adds. In April, Rawal was asked to shoot a promotional video for Hera Pheri 3 . He once again questioned Akshay about the script, the production plan, and the long-term agreement." First Published:
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27-05-2025
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Paresh Rawal's Lawyers Address Hera Pheri 3 Exit; Karan Johar Announces Dhadak 2 Release Date
Last Updated: Paresh Rawal left Hera Pheri 3 due to script issues. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri star in Dhadak 2. Veteran actor Paresh Rawal's legal team, Anand & Naik, has finally broken its silence on his exit from the much-loved Hera Pheri 3. Addressing the ongoing controversy, the lawyers have released an official statement for the first time. During the shoot of Bhoot Bangla, Akshay Kumar gave Rawal a paper to sign for Hera Pheri 3 and said the full agreement would come later. But Rawal was unsure because he hadn't seen any script or other details. Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan once opened up about a tense moment with legendary actress Rekha during the making of the 1990 film Sheshnaag. In a candid interview with Lehren Podcast, Saroj recalled how Rekha skipped rehearsals for one of the film's challenging dance sequences and later refused to shoot, citing illness. The choreographer also shared how Rekha became emotional when confronted about the issue. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri have joined forces for the first time for Dhadak 2, a film backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. On Monday, May 26, KJo unveiled the first posters from the project, featuring the lead actors. The intense imagery sets the tone for a romantic drama filled with passion and thorns. Ishaan Khatter had a tough act to follow as he entered Bollywood, well-known as the younger brother of Shahid Kapoor. In a recent interaction with Zoom, Ishaan recalled how his journey differed from Shahid's entry into films. He also expressed pride in being related to his superstar brother. However, Ishaan said that he wants to forge his own path in films. The stage is set, the spotlight is on, and The Great Indian Kapil Show is gearing up for an epic return—and this time, the fans are part of the script! Kapil Sharma and his beloved ensemble, including Kiku Sharda, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, and Archana Puran Singh, are all set to bring back their signature comedy on Netflix with a brand new season launching June 21, 2025. But what's different this time? For the very first time, fans can actually appear on the show. First Published:
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27-05-2025
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Paresh Rawal Hera Pheri 3 exit controversy: Actor's legal team reveals Akshay Kumar didn't share script and...
Paresh Rawal's legal team, Anand & Naik opened up on the controversy and released an official statement for the first time read more Paresh Rawal's controversial and sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3 continues to grab headlines with each and every update. Recently, Paresh Rawal's legal team, Anand & Naik opened up on the controversy and released an official statement for the first time. The update comes after Rawal's earlier assurance that a legal clarification would be shared on Sunday morning as he wrote on X, 'My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest". STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A source told TOI, that producer Firoz Nadiadwala owns the rights to the original Hera Pheri films — Hera Pheri (2000) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006), has sent legal notices to Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. 'He has sent legal notices to Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. The legal notice issued asked all of them not to do any promos, endorsements, or any activities related to the Hera Pheri franchise. It also stated that if they go ahead and proceed with it, it will be considered a willful breach. The notice also stated that the IP of all the characters, including Babu Bhaiya are with Nadiadwala," the source said. The source also shared that during the shooting of Bhoot Bangla Akshay gave Paresh a paper to sign for Hera Pheri 3 and said that the full agreement would come later. However, Rawal was unsure as he didn't see any script. 'Akshay told him, 'Don't worry, trust me. You'll see it later in the longform agreement.' Based on his personal rapport with Kumar and acting in good faith, Paresh Rawal signed the term sheet," the source shared. 'The promo was eventually filmed on the Bhooth Bangla set, with some modifications. Shooting was initially scheduled to begin in 2026. Rawal suggested deferring the promo shoot to next year. To date, Paresh Rawal has not received a longterm agreement, script, or any official production details," the source added. As per TOI, a source close to Rawal, said, 'Paresh Rawal has a longstanding investment in the character of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Babu Bhaiya) and wanted to have clarity before proceeding." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Responding to Akshay's legal team, who shared that Paresh's exit caused big problems and money loss for the cast, crew, travel, and trailer shoot, the latter's lawyers said, 'They did not deliver the story, screenplay or a draft of a long form agreement, which was fundamental to the engagement of our client. In the absence of these and also since Mr Nadiadwala, the producer of the original films, issued notice to our client and raised issues on the making of the film, our client chose to exit and returned the money with interest by terminating the term they accepted the monies, but later, unfortunately, sent an untenable notice to our client when knowingly nothing was and is ready, so there can never be any loss".
