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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Akshay Kumar's Hera Pheri 3 during Mumbai concert: ‘He was fantastic'
Singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya made an unexpected reference to veteran actor Paresh Rawal and the Hera Pheri franchise during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday night, drawing cheers from the crowd and sparking conversation online. While performing on stage, Himesh briefly paused to acknowledge Rawal's contribution to the first two films in the popular comedy series. Without directly addressing the actor's recent exit from Hera Pheri 3, Himesh said, 'Hera Pheri 1, he was fantastic. Hera Pheri 2, he was fantastic. He was also great in…' Before completing the sentence, he broke into the track Jumme Raat from Phir Hera Pheri, a song that featured Paresh Rawal alongside Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar . The emotional nod was interpreted by many as a subtle show of support for Rawal amid the current controversy surrounding his departure from the third installment of the franchise. The high-energy concert, held in Mumbai, was attended by several celebrities, including Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Saqib Saleem, and Zaheer Iqbal. The night featured a mix of Himesh's greatest hits, but it was his mention of Hera Pheri that stood out for fans and industry insiders alike. Paresh Rawal's legal dispute with Akshay Kumar Himesh's statement comes amid a legal dispute between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar's production banner, Cape of Good Films. According to reports, the production house has filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Rawal following his exit from Hera Pheri 3. The actor is said to have returned the Rs 11 lakh signing amount, along with 15% annual interest and an additional goodwill payment. Paresh Rawal QUITS Hera Pheri 3 Rawal later addressed the controversy on Twitter, writing, '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.' At the Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay Kumar was asked about the legal tussle. Without revealing much, he commented, 'I've worked with him for 32 years. He's a great actor and a good friend. This is a serious matter and will be handled legally. I won't speak about it here.' Meanwhile, speculation continues over who will step into the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri 3. Actor Pankaj Tripathi is reportedly being considered, although no official confirmation has been made by him or the production team. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Hera Pheri 3 Row, Himesh Reshammiya's Shout Out To Paresh Rawal During Mumbai Concert: "He Was Fantastic"
New Delhi: Singer Himesh Reshammiya made a surprise mention of actor Paresh Rawal and the Hera Pheri films during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday. What While performing, Himesh Reshammiya briefly paused to praise Paresh Rawal's performances in the first two films of the franchise. Though he did not directly comment on Rawal's exit from the third film, many saw the moment as his subtle reaction to the ongoing controversy. He said, "Hera Pheri 1, he was fantastic, Hera Pheri 2, he was fantastic, he was also great in" - before breaking into the song Jumme Raat from Phir Hera Pheri, which featured Rawal with Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar. The concert, which drew a large crowd, was also attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Saqib Saleem and Zaheer Iqbal. Background The moment comes amid a dispute between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films, following Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3. Reports say the production house has filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Rawal. The actor reportedly returned the Rs 11 lakh signing fee along with 15% annual interest and additional compensation. A source said, "Paresh Rawal has returned the amount with added interest and a little more as goodwill." Rawal later addressed the issue on X, saying, "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." At the Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay Kumar was asked about the situation. He said, "I've worked with him for 32 years. He's a great actor and a good friend. This is a serious matter and will be handled legally. I won't speak about it here." Meanwhile, reports suggest that actor Pankaj Tripathi may be considered for the role of Baburao in Hera Pheri 3. In A Nutshell At a recent concert in Mumbai, Himesh Reshammiya praised Paresh Rawal's performances in the Hera Pheri films. The ongoing legal dispute between Rawal and Akshay Kumar's production house continues, with reports suggesting Pankaj Tripathi may replace him as Baburao.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Himesh Reshammiya Hails 'Fantastic' Paresh Rawal For Hera Pheri Films Mid-Concert
Last Updated: Himesh Reshammiya praised Paresh Rawal during his Mumbai concert amid the Hera Pheri 3 controversy. Rawal exited the project, leading to a legal conflict. Himesh Reshammiya enjoyed a packed audience at his Mumbai concert on Saturday, May 31. After taking a dig at trolls about his nasal tune, the singer paused his concert midway to praise Paresh Rawal for his performance in both Hera Pheri films. This comes amid erupting controversy over Rawal's exit from the film. During his concert, Himesh Reshammiya lauded Paresh Rawal. He said, 'Hera Pheri 1, he was fantastic, Hera Pheri 2, he was fantastic, he was also great in…" and started singing the popular O Meri Zohrajabeen track from Phir Hera Pheri, which featured Paresh Rawal as the iconic Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, alongside Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. Though Himesh didn't directly address the ongoing controversy surrounding Paresh Rawal and Hera Pheri 3, his mention of it during the concert can be seen as a silent response to the matter. What Is The Hera Pheri 3 Controversy? Paresh Rawal decided to leave the project, which resulted in a legal conflict with Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films. The production company reportedly filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against him. According to Bollywood Hungama, Rawal returned Rs 11 lakh, the amount he received as a signing fee, along with 15 percent annual interest and a little extra compensation for his exit. A source informed the portal, 'Paresh Rawal has returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakhs with 15% p.a. interest and also a little more money for stepping away from the series." Soon after, Rawal took to X and stated that his lawyer has addressed the controversy surrounding his exit from Hera Pheri. He wrote, '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." During the trailer launch event of Housefull 5, the issue resurfaced when Akshay Kumar was questioned about his fallout with Paresh. In a viral video, Akshay responded, 'I've been working with him for the past 30 years. 32 saal se unke saath kaam karte aya hoon. We are very good friends. He is a great actor whom I really admire. I don't think this is the right place to discuss it. Since it's a very serious matter, it will be handled by the court. I'm not going to speak about it here." Meanwhile, rumours are rife that the makers are now eyeing Pankaj Tripathi to take on the role of Baburao in Hera Pheri 3. An official confirmation regarding this is awaited. About the Author Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: June 01, 2025, 16:03 IST
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Himesh Reshammiya not happy with Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3? Singer REACTS during Mumbai concert
Whenever we talk about Hera Pheri, it would be incomplete without the mention of Baburao. The iconic character of Bollywood cinemas, which was brought to life by Paresh Rawal became will always be remembered irrespective of his being a part of the franchise or not. In the past couple of days, fans' dreams have been shattered after the news of his exit came to the forefront. From Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar to Johnny Lever, everyone has reacted to this. And now the latest name added to this list is that of Himesh Reshammiya, who did not leave a moment to praise the star for his brilliant performance in parts 1 and 2. During his concert in Mumbai, Himesh Reshammiya made sure to leave the crowd dancing to his tunes. In a brief moment, the singer praised Paresh Rawal, right before he was about to sing a song from Phir Hera Pheri. He said, 'Hera Pheri 1 he was fantastic, Hera Pheri 2 he was fantastic, he was also great in…' and he started singing the Jumme Raat song from the second part of the franchise. Well, we are sure that if Paresh Rawal does not play Baburao in Hera Pheri 3, then the experience of watching this comedy caper is just not going to be the same for everyone. For the unversed, Bollywood Hungama reported that Paresh Rawal has exited Hera Pheri 3 over creative differences between him and the makers. Later, the actor himself took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared that his decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 wasn't due to creative differences. He also shared having 'immense love, respect and faith' in filmmaker Priyadarshan. Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that the producers of Hera Pheri 3, Cape of Good Films, have sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal for damages of Rs 25 crore. A source shared, 'Cape of Good Films had procured the rights of Hera Pheri 3 from multiple stakeholders and even repaid all the debts existing on the film. The amount splurged was in crores, as the intent was to get back Hera Pheri on the big screen after 20 years for the audience. Paresh's unprofessional behaviour has cost a bomb to the film.' Well, amidst all this, we really hope Rawal returns as Baburao in the 3rd part.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Suniel Shetty's Birthday Post For Paresh Rawal Amid Hera Pheri 3 Row: "A Wonderful Human Being"
Mumbai: Versatile actor Paresh Rawal turned 70 on Friday, and wishing him on his special day, his Hera Pheri co-star Suniel Shetty penned a special birthday wish for him, calling him a "wonderful human being". Showering him with love and respect, Suniel penned on his X timeline, "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." Suniel also shared a photograph facing the camera with Paresh. 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. @SirPareshRawal — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 30, 2025 The post comes in the light of the ongoing tiff between Paresh and Akshay Kumar, following the former's exit from the third installment in the franchise, Hera Pheri 3. The controversy erupted after reports started doing the rounds that Paresh had walked out of Hera Pheri 3. After this, Akshay's production banner, Cape of Good Films, which is backing the project, filed a lawsuit against Paresh of Rs. 25 crores for abruptly quitting the drama. Meanwhile, a source close to Paresh questioned the film's original producer, Firoz Nadiadwala's silence in the matter. A source close to Paresh told IANS, 'Let's not forget, 'OMG' was a film Paresh ji helped develop from the ground up, adapted from a play he had performed for years. When it came to producing the film, he didn't blink. He placed his trust in Akshay Kumar out of deep love, respect, and, above all, faith. That bond has always been strong. Years later, OMG 2 came along, and this is where the truth gets blurry. Paresh ji had developed that story from scratch, with the intent of making it a standalone film. It was not meant to be OMG 2. But somewhere along the way, the script he shaped was rebranded into a franchise sequel. The role was written for him. The story was his. And yet, he chose to walk away quietly, gracefully. He didn't fight it. He didn't stop it. He didn't sue.'
