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Mint
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
How to avoid language debate? Funny X video goes viral; actor Paresh Rawal too can't stop laughing
Actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to a video shared on social media that humorously discusses the ongoing language issue. The video, reposted by the actor, was captioned as ' How to Solve the Language Debate.' In the clip, a man is asked which language he speaks, a question that often sparks debate. Instead of answering, the man pretends to be deaf and mute, using gestures to communicate. Paresh Rawal shared the video on his official X handle with multiple laughing emojis. His post has garnered nearly 16k likes and over 300k views so far. Several netizens have reacted to Paresh Rawal's post, appreciating the humour. One of the users wrote, 'Best Way To Save Yourself.' 'That one is the world famous fuss free language.(sic),' another added. A user stated, 'Bilkul sahi kiya sir vo (He did the right thing).' 'You are absolutely fantastic Babu Bhaiya,' added another. The actor's post comes amid the ongoing language debate across the country. In April, the Maharashtra government decided to make Hindi a compulsory language for up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy.' This policy was rolled back last week amid pressure from allies and opposition. The three-language policy was heavily criticised by the opposition parties, especially the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), which came together on July 5 to protest against the state government's reported decision. 'We are not against any language. We have always respected Hindi. People like us have always valued it. Our party uses Hindi in many ways. But the recent decision to make Hindi compulsory as the third language up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy' puts an unnecessary burden on children. It is both an academic and a linguistic issue," ANI quoted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut during a press conference. Apart from Maharasthra, language related-issues have been reported from Karnataka. Recently, A video surfaced showing a Kannada-speaking woman confronting a bank employee who was unable to assist her in the local language. The video went viral online.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal confirms his return as 'Baburao' in Hera Pheri 3 after lawsuit and exit controversy; netizens feel it was a '100% PR stunt'
In a major development for Hera Pheri fans, veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3 in a recent media interview. After a long controversy and weeks of speculations, the 'OMG' actor has finally put an end to all the debates. Amid this, netizens feel that all the drama happened for publicity and called it a 'PR stunt'. In a recent interview on The Himanshu Mehta Show, the 70-year-old actor assured that "everything is fine now. His statement comes after he announced his exit from the film in May. During the conversation, Paresh mentioned that there is no controversy. He continued saying that when a project is so loved by an audience, one needs to handle it with care. "The public showered us with love, and that comes with responsibility. We must never take that for granted. We owe them our best work," he added. Paresh Rawal - 'All issues are resolved for #herapheri3 ' matlab paisa badhaliya #AkshayKumar Disagreements have been solved; production is to continue as planned Paresh Rawal played one of the iconic characters of Babu Bhaiya, which is, to date, loved by fans. Well, when asked whether the film was back on track, the actor stated that all disagreements have now been settled and the production will continue as planned. He also added that it was going to happen anyway, but sometimes one needs to fine-tune things with one another, as all are involved in creative minds. "Priyadarshan, Akshay, and Sunil—these are people I've known and worked with for many, many, many years.' Netizens call the 'Heri Pheri 3' controversy a PR stunt Following the interview, fans were thrilled to know about Paresh Rawal's return to Priyadarshan's film, but some social media users found it to be a PR stunt, especially since Rawal did not disclose the reason behind his initial decision to step away from the project. One Reddit user wrote on the thread, "It was either PR or a negotiation tactic by Paresh Rawal." While another added, "Everybody here saw through this bluff from day one lol." Another asked, "Are they ever going to actually make it or just keep doing this?" "Pure PR. Why would one try to leave this series?" "I bet All this Paresh Rawal drama is a PR stunt of #HeraPheri3," another comment read whereas a fourth user commented, "Akshay Kumar vs Paresh Rawal is 100% a PR stunt," one wrote on X (formerly called Twitter) Some fans defend Paresh Rawal and team Apart from the critics, some defended the veteran actor, saying that no PR stunt goes to the court. "It wasn't just a PR stunt. No PR stunt goes to the extent of court and legal papers. There were actual legal notices issued. They just sorted it, as proceedings in court would consume too much time and money. Firoz Nadiadwala agreed to pay a higher remuneration to Paresh Rawal. Hera Pheri Controversy In May 2025, Paresh Rawal announced that he had stepped away from Hera Pheri 3. This left fans, particularly those who loved his portrayal of Baburao, deeply disappointed, with many pleading for him to rejoin the beloved franchise. The controversy intensified after the reports surfaced with claims that Akshay Kumar, the co-actor and co-producer of Hera Pheri 3, had filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal for exiting the film midway. A later update revealed that Rawal had returned his ₹11 lakh signing fee, along with an additional 15% interest as compensation for leaving the project. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Which Hera Pheri Character Is Your Zodiac Sign?
Because astrology clearly needed more Raju, Babu Bhaiya, and Shyam energy in its life. Aries – Raju (Akshay Kumar) Impulsive, undeniably hot-headed, and perpetually two ideas away from either achieving true greatness or creating complete disaster. Bold? Absolutely. Responsible? They've genuinely never heard of the concept. Yet, somehow, an Aries is always at the very center of the ensuing chaos. Taurus – Deviprasad Stable, remarkably successful, and perhaps a little too trusting for someone with his considerable wealth. He loves comfort, speaks in a consistently polite manner, and somehow always gets reluctantly dragged into absurd nonsense without ever actively seeking it out. Gemini – The Kidnapper (Kabeera Speaking!) Dual personalities? Oh, most definitely. Wild one moment, then surprisingly calm the very next. A Gemini can switch from making life-threatening threats to engaging in polite conversation faster than Mercury goes retrograde. Cancer – Anuradha Shivshankar Panikar Emotional, deeply caring, and the only character genuinely trying to do the right thing. Yet, she still somehow ends up knee-deep in problems meticulously created by three overgrown toddlers armed with an old landline phone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Leo – Babu Bhaiya (Paresh Rawal) Drama? Always. Loud? You can absolutely bet on it. But beneath all the shouting and the signature dhoti-swagger lies a pure heart that simply desires the rent to be paid and a modicum of peace of mind. A true Leo king, even in chappals . Virgo – Khadak Singh (Om Puri) He shows up armed with receipts, meticulously organized spreadsheets, and exhaustive records of outstanding loans. Disciplined, utterly no-nonsense, and perpetually tired of people shamelessly dodging their responsibilities. Essentially, he's the HR department personified, albeit in a police uniform. Libra – The Police Inspector Diplomatic in his own unique way, he deftly balances chaos as if it were an Olympic sport. He pretends to strictly follow the letter of the law but will always, inevitably, find the convenient middle ground—especially if chai is involved in the process. Scorpio – Totla Seth Low-key terrifying, shrouded in mystery, and communicates in cryptic, often mumbled syllables. No one truly knows what he's thinking at any given moment… and frankly, no one is particularly eager to find out the hard way. Sagittarius – The Lottery Guy He lives purely on hope and wildly speculative theories. He possesses the uncanny ability to convince anyone of anything with just a charming smile and a semi-logical explanation. He never loses faith—not even in three perpetually broke dudes attempting to play telephone. Capricorn – Shyam ( Sunil Shetty ) Responsible, perpetually brooding, and carrying the considerable emotional weight of everyone else's sheer stupidity. He yearns for a simple life, a stable job, and rent payments that don't bounce like a tennis ball. Aquarius – The Landline Phone Not a human character, but undeniably crucial to the plot. It heard everything, connected everyone, and somehow proved to be smarter than most of the actual characters. Cold, calculating, and absolutely pivotal to the narrative—much like an Aquarius. Pisces – The Goat Innocent, constantly dragged into chaotic situations, and seemingly has no idea what is actually going on around it. Probably the purest soul in the entire Hera Pheri trilogy. And it definitely did not deserve any of the nonsense it went through. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Suniel Shetty pens birthday wish for Paresh Rawal amid ongoing 'Hera Pheri 3' dispute
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty penned a beautiful message for his co-star and friend Paresh Rawal on his 70th birthday amid the ongoing Hera Pheri 3 row. Taking to his Twitter handle, Suniel Shetty described Paresh Rawal as a 'powerhouse of wit and wisdom' while extending a sweet birthday wish for the actor. He wrote, 'To the man... Who is a powerhouse of both Wit & Wisdom and an even more wonderful human being. Happy happy birthday Pareshji. Much love and respect always.' The actor shared a picture from their last appearance at the Mumbai International airport in November last year. They were joined by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. The beautiful birthday wish by Suneil Shetty came amid the ongoing dispute between Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal after the latter actor's sudden departure from 'Hera Pheri 3' earlier this month. Rawal's sudden exit from the popular franchise was also a big blow to actor Suniel Shetty, who played the calm and collected Shyam in the classic comedy. Suniel, while speaking to ANI, expressed his 'shock' over Rawal's exit. He said he was left 'completely heartbroken' after hearing the news. 'I mean, it's an absolute shock to me, and I'm here because I heard it yesterday, and then today, some more news came about. So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film that I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know,' Shetty said. Suniel also made it clear that he feels a third instalment cannot happen without 'Babu Bhaiya. ''It cannot happen. 100 per cent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a1 per cent chance without me and Akshay, but 100% can't happen without Paresh ji. No, it doesn't. Raju and Shyam, if they're not hammered by Babu here, it doesn't work,' he added. Paresh Rawal played the role of Shyam in Hera Pheri, while Akshay Kumar donned Raju's character, and Paresh Rawal played Baburao's role in the movie. (ANI)
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Suniel Shetty Wishes Paresh Rawal Birthday Amid Ongoing Hera Pheri 3 Conflict
Mumbai : Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty penned a beautiful message for his co-star and friend Paresh Rawal on his 70th birthday amid the ongoing Hera Pheri 3 row. Taking to his Twitter handle, Suniel Shetty described Paresh Rawal as a "powerhouse of wit and wisdom" while extending a sweet birthday wish for the actor. He wrote, "To the man... Who is a powerhouse of both Wit & Wisdom and an even more wonderful human being. Happy happy birthday Pareshji. Much love and respect always." The actor shared a picture from their last appearance at the Mumbai International airport in November last year. They were joined by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. The beautiful birthday wish by Suneil Shetty came amid the ongoing dispute between Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal after the latter actor's sudden departure from 'Hera Pheri 3' earlier this month. Rawal's sudden exit from the popular franchise was also a big blow to actor Suniel Shetty, who played the calm and collected Shyam in the classic comedy. Suniel, while speaking to ANI, expressed his "shock" over Rawal's exit. He said he was left "completely heartbroken" after hearing the news. "I mean, it's an absolute shock to me, and I'm here because I heard it yesterday, and then today, some more news came about. So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film that I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know," Shetty said. Suniel also made it clear that he feels a third instalment cannot happen without 'Babu Bhaiya. '"It cannot happen. 100 per cent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a1 per cent chance without me and Akshay, but 100% can't happen without Paresh ji. No, it doesn't. Raju and Shyam, if they're not hammered by Babu here, it doesn't work," he added. Paresh Rawal played the role of Shyam in Hera Pheri, while Akshay Kumar donned Raju's character, and Paresh Rawal played Baburao's role in the movie.
