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NDTV
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Akshay Kumar Reacts To Paresh Rawal's "Foolish" Hera Pheri 3 Exit: "It's A Serious Matter, Courts Will Handle"
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar, finally, broke his silence over Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, which created havoc in the world of showbiz. On Tuesday, at the trailer launch of his upcoming film Housefull 5, Akshay Kumar was asked to comment on Paresh Rawal's exit. The journalist said that fans on social media called the film veteran "foolish" for walking out of the film. Correcting him Akshay Kumar's first response was, "Using this kind of words for my colleague, like 'Foolish', I wouldn't appreciate. That's not right." Sharing his strong bond with Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar told the media, "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." The controversy around Hera Phera 3 erupted after Akshay Kumar sued the actor for Rs 25 crore following his exit. Paresh Rawal confirmed his exit from the film over an X post on May 18. Later in an interview with Mid-Day, Paresh Rawal said he had informed director Priyadarshan and other actors from the film about his exit, while, the director and Suniel Shetty expressed their "shock" over the actor's exit. Amid the ongoing legal procedures throughout the last week, Paresh Rawal shared an X post about his rightful exit on May 25. "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." Later in the day, Rawal's lawyers issued a detailed statement addressing the circumstances of his departure from the third instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise. They 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." The lawyers' statement clarified Rawal's stance and addressed his contractual obligations. It confirmed that the actor returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakh, along with interest, to Akshay Kumar's production house. Hera Pheri 3 is the sequel to the 2000 cult comedy film Hera Pheri. The second instalment of the franchise was released in 2006.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pankaj Tripathi to replace Paresh Rawal in Hera Phera 3? This is what the actor has to say
Ever since the new broke out that actor Paresh Rawal has exited from the much-awaited Hera Phera 3, fans started floating their suggestions on who could be the next Babu Bhaiya in Priyardarshan directed comedy. Actor Pankaj Tripathi's name also popped up as a suitable match for the character, but will he step into Paresh's shoes? Here's what Pankaj said in a recent interview. (Also read: Hera Pheri '100% cannot happen without Paresh Rawal', says Suniel Shetty: Don't want animosity between him, Akshay Kumar) In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the Gangs Of Wasseypur actor was asked that people on social media have been suggesting that he should be cast in Hera Pheri 3, so what does he have to say to that. 'That is something I have also heard and read. I don't believe in it. Paresh ji is an amazing actor. I am zero in front of him. I respect him a lot. I don't think I am the right person for the role,' Pankaj said. On Tuesday, HT City reported that actor Akshay Kumar, through his production house, Cape of Good Films, sent a legal notice to actor Paresh Rawal claiming ₹25 crores in damages for grossly unprofessional conduct and leaving the film Hera Pheri 3 in a lurch after signing a legal contract and starting the film's shoot. On Sunday, Paresh took to X (formerly called Twitter) and confirmed that he didn't quit the film due to creative differences with director Priyadarshan. He wrote, 'I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENTS WITH THE FILMMAKER. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr Priyadarshan, the film's director.' Pankaj Tripathi will soon be seen in Criminal Justice 4 which also stars Barkha Singh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Mita Vasisht, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad and Khushboo Atre in an ensemble cast. The show will begin streaming on May 29 on JioHotstar.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Suniel Shetty On Paresh Rawal's Exit From Hera Pheri 3: "Even Akshay Is Clueless"
New Delhi: Akshay Kumar's production house Cape Of Good Films, reportedly, has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal, seeking Rs 25 crore as damages after he left the shoot of Hera Phera 3 midway. After the news emerged on May 20, director-actors associated with the film have expressed their shock and talked about Paresh Rawal's "unprofessionalism". Suniel Shetty, who played the character of Shyam in the 2000 hit film Hera Pheri, came to know about Paresh Rawal's exit from his children, Athiya and Ahaan. Suniel, who was in Delhi to promote his latest film Kesari Veer, 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." Akshay, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal had begun shooting for the film under veteran director Priyadarshan in April this year. Akshay had bought the rights for Hera Pheri 3 from producer Feroz Nadiadwala and he's one of the producers of the film in question. Calling the situation a crisis, Suniel Shetty told India Today, "This is a crisis. We are in the middle of this film, and this is the biggest shock." "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***'," Suniel explained. The buzz around Hera Pheri 3 has been in vogue for last two years. Suniel Shetty felt that as an actor it's also an important film. "You know, this film is important for our mental health. I don't know what's going to happen," he concluded. Hera Pheri 3 is the sequel to the 2000 hit film Hera Pheri. The second instalment was released in 2006. Hera Pheri 3 was announced in 2023. Earlier this year, Priyadarshan was confirmed as the director of the film.
