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News18
6 hours 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
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal for Hera Pheri mid-concert
Singer Himesh Reshammiya mentioned actor Paresh Rawal and the 'Hera Pheri' movies during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday. The popular playback singer paused for a brief moment during his jig and praised Rawal for his work in the two 'Hera Pheri' movies. While he didn't talk about the actor's exit from the third film in the franchise, his surprise mention of Rawal during the concert is seen as his reaction to the entire issue involving the actor's abrupt decision to leave the said, "'Hera Pheri 1', he was fantastic, 'Hera Pheri 2', he was fantastic, he was also great in" and he broke into singing the 'Jumme Raat' song from 'Phir Hera Pheri', which featured Rawal alongside Suniel Shetty and Akshay concert was a hit, and was also attended by many Bollywood celebs, including Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Saqib Saleem and Zaheer Iqbal, among others. The singer's mention of Rawal appeared like a sweet gesture to the actor that nobody saw an unfortunate twist for the fans of 'Hera Pheri', Rawal, who plays Babu Rao, announced his exit from the film last month. He clarified that his decision has nothing to do with any differences with director Priyadarshan. However, the real reason behind his exit remains a actor's move was followed by Akshay Kumar suing him for Rs 25 crore. The case is still pending before the at the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Housefull 5', Kumar maintained silence about suing Rawal and the entire 'Hera Pheri 3' issue. He, however, shared that he would not appreciate anyone disrespecting Rawal for something which is strictly professional. The actor also talked about his long-term association with Rawal, and called him a friend. IN THIS STORY#Himesh Reshammiya
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Paresh Rawal admitted feeling trapped as Baburao in ‘Hera Pheri': ‘I need mukti from that role'
Who doesn't love Babu Bhaiya? From his big glasses and white dhoti to his hilarious one-liners like 'Ladki ka chakkar Babu Bhaiya' and 'Arey tu jaa re', the character of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from the hit film 'Hera Pheri' has become a cult favourite across generations. Actor Paresh Rawal brought the role to life with his perfect comic timing and unforgettable expressions, making Baburao one of the most loved comedy characters in Bollywood. Paresh recently shocked fans when he revealed that he would not be returning as Baburao in the much-awaited 'Hera Pheri 3', directed by Priyadarshan . His decision left fans disappointed. In an earlier interview with The Lallantop, Rawal had confessed that while people still adore Baburao, the role now feels like a trap to him. Speaking candidly, he said his 'Hera Pheri' character feels like a 'gale ka phanda'- a noose around his neck 'I felt choked. I need mukti.' Rawal didn't hold back while explaining his feelings about being typecast. He shared how he once went to filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in 2007, just a year after 'Hera Pheri 2' was released, asking for a different kind of role. He said, "I went to Vishal Bhardwaj [director] in 2007. In 2006, Hera Pheri 2 was released. I told him that I have a film. I want to get rid of this image. You are the person who can offer me a completely different role in the same getup." Bhardwaj was curious why Rawal wanted to move on from such a popular role. To this, Rawal responded, "Whoever comes to me, he has an image of Hera Pheri in mind. I am an actor. I don't want to get stuck at one place." This shows how deeply Rawal felt about his artistic journey. As he explained further, "I asked him to offer me a new character in the same getup. I felt happy but dum ghutta hai (I felt choked). I need mukti (liberation) from that role.' Paresh Rawal's exit from 'Hera Pheri 3' When news emerged that Paresh Rawal had quit 'Hera Pheri 3', many people assumed it was because of creative differences. However, the actor was quick to clear up the misunderstanding and put the rumours to rest. He stated, '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 DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.' Paresh Rawal QUITS Hera Pheri 3 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 .
Pink Villa
13 hours 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.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Fans reject Pankaj Tripathi's viral AI avatar as Baburao amid Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit: ‘Like Robert Pattinson in Batman'
The future of Hera Pheri 3 hangs in uncertainty following Paresh Rawal 's sudden departure from the project, which reportedly led Akshay Kumar to issue a legal notice to the veteran star. While fans anxiously await news about the next installment of the iconic comedy series, many have turned to imagining Pankaj Tripathi in the legendary role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. An AI-generated image depicting Tripathi as Baburao has gone viral online, sparking largely negative reactions from the audience, calling it "like Robert Pattinson in Batman." In the viral AI-generated image, Pankaj Tripathi is styled with Baburao's iconic thick-rimmed glasses and trademark hairstyle. He's dressed in the character's familiar white dhoti and vest, complete with a gold chain and bracelet, finishing touches that evoke the classic look. The image was shared with the caption, 'Can Pankaj Tripathi play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri?' However, the post has received largely critical feedback on Reddit. Take a look at the image below: One user commented, '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.' Another added, 'It's gonna be how it was for Robert Pattinson in Batman.' One comment read, "Both are good actors. But this role can be done by on and only Paresh Rawal." Suniel Shetty had earlier shared his surprise over Paresh Rawal's departure from Hera Pheri 3, emphasizing that the film simply couldn't move forward without the veteran actor. In a conversation with ANI, Shetty reportedly stated that while the project might still have a slim chance of continuing without him or Akshay Kumar, it was impossible to imagine it without Paresh Rawal. He noted that the dynamic between Raju and Shyam would fall flat without Baburao's iconic presence. In a separate interview with Zoom, Shetty further highlighted that the film's lasting impact came from its beloved characters, Raju, Shyam, and Baburao, rather than the actors themselves, stressing that no one could replace the original trio. With this in mind, fans continue to hope that Rawal might reconsider and return to the franchise.
