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Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Akshay Kumar FAKE Paresh Rawal fight for Hera Pheri 3? Actor says 'This is publicity...'
2025 generated a surge of excitement among fans when it was officially announced that Hera Pheri is returning with its third instalment. However, everything was thrown into doubt after Paresh Rawal, who plays Baburao in the film, confirmed his departure, citing issues with Khiladi Kumar and the creative team. After fans pleaded with him to return, the news emerged that he was still part of the film, and finally, Kumar has broken his silence on the entire matter. What did Akshay Kumar say about Paresh Rawal's exit? Talking to The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, Season 2, Akshay Kumar opened up about the entire fiasco that grabbed the eyeballs. He was asked if Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3 was a publicity stunt. To this, the actor who plays Raju replied, 'Nahi, yeh publicity stunt nahi hai (No, this is not a publicity stunt.) The things went legal, so when legal things are involved, we cannot call it a publicity stunt; it is a real thing.' Akshay further clarified that now everything is fine, and fans can expect an announcement soon. He confirmed that there were some ups and downs, but also assured that everything is solved and they are back together, and that they have always been together. This assurance and confirmation have come as a major relief for fans who were heartbroken after Paresh Rawal 's exit from Hera Pheri 3. Now, all we can do is sit back, relax and wait for the official announcement. What did Paresh Rawal say about the controversy? In a podcast at The Himanshu Mehta Show, a couple of weeks back, Paresh Rawal opened up on the infamous controversy and revealed that everything is now in place. He said, "Mera yahi hai ki jab cheez itni zyda logon ko bhaati hai toh you need to be extra careful. It is our responsibility to the audience, kyunki audience baithi hai itna pyaar karti hai. You can't take things for granted. Mehnat karke unko do." (My point is that when something reaches so many people, you need to be extra careful. It is our responsibility towards the audience because the audience is sitting here and loves it so much. You can't take things lightly. Do hard work and deliver.)
Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Suniel Shetty reveals why he will never forget Border 'Suhaagraat' song: ‘Athiya had fever…'
Border (1997) is a landmark film in Suniel Shetty's career. The actor, who is promoting Hunter Season 2 these days, recently talked about how he shot the romantic track, To Chalun, for the movie and shared why he will never forget that shoot. Suniel Shetty reveals how he shot 'Suhaagraat' song in Border In an exclusive podcast with Pinkvilla, Suniel Shetty revealed that he was scared as it was a 'Suhaagraat' song. He said, 'Suhaagraat sunke mujhe tension ho jata tha ki kaise shoot karenge. Kya karenge? Lekin jab JP Ji (JP Dutta) ne gana sunaya, I was very clear ki ek hi aadmi hai jo ye gana aise shoot kar sakta hai aur JP ji ne hi shoot kiya waise. The most memorable song and shoot that I have ever done. Itni khoobsurati se unhone shoot kiya tha wo gana that is unbelievable.' Further, the Hera Pheri actor mentioned that when they were stuck at one point, then a MIG fighter plane helped them sort out their confusion. 'Beech me ek shot me atak gaye the hum log ki jab fauji nikalta hai bahar wo apne pyaar ko kaise chhodega. Uski biwi ko kaise chhodega. Confuse the JP Ji discuss kar rahe the. Suddenly a MIG went on top and he looked up and he said that's it,' he added. Suniel elaborated, 'Sound daal diya aur main upar dekhta hu wo yaad dila deta hai ki war is on. The nation above anything else. And he says, 'Company March'. To biwi alag ho gayi, ladke tayar ho gaye ki okay humein jung ke liye jana hai. And without looking back, he keeps going, and he goes into battle.' Watch full podcast here: Sunil Shetty underlines why he will never forget that shoot The 60-year-old further mentioned that his daughter Athiya Shetty had a fever that night, so he was really worried about her. He said, 'Athiya mere saath thi tabhi, chhoti bachhi thi. She was 3 years old. She had a fever, and I had to send her back. To shooting ke dauran, ghadi ghadi phone karna pahuchi ki nahi. Usko jana tha Mumbai wo chali gayi Delhi because of the storm with full fever. To main wo raat kabhi bhulunga nahi. Till the time Athiya reached and then went to the doctor. Mana (Mana Shetty) said everything is okay. JP Ji, mai, all worried about everything.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshay Kumar Registers 91% Profit, Sells 2 Apartments For THIS Whopping Price
Last Updated: Akshay Kumar made a 91% profit from selling two luxurious apartments in Mumbai's Borivali for ₹7.10 crore. He bought them in 2017 and sold them in June 2025. Akshay Kumar has made a 91 per cent profit, not from any movie, but from real estate. As per reports, the Bollywood actor has sold two of his luxurious residential apartments located in Mumbai's Borivali for a whopping ₹7.10 crore. The actor reportedly enjoyed a massive 91 per cent profit as he sold these properties in June. As per a report in Square Yards, Akshay Kumar sold the two adjoining residential apartments. The apartments were spread across about 25 acres. The Oberoi Realty property is a ready-to-move-in residential project offering 3BHK, 3BHK+Studio, and duplex apartments. Akshay Kumar bought these apartments in 2017. While one apartment he bought for about ₹3.02 crore was now sold for ₹5.75 crore and spans across 1,101 sq. ft., including two car parking spaces. The stamp duty payment for the same cost ₹34.50 lakh and registration charges paid were ₹30,000. Meanwhile, the second apartment, which cost him ₹67.90 lakh at the time of purchase, is now sold for ₹1.35 crore. The transaction for this 252 sq. ft. carpet area flat included a stamp duty payment of ₹6.75 lakh and registration charges of ₹30,000. In total, the actor sold both apartments for ₹7.10 crore and registered a 91.95 per cent profit in a span of 8 years. On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has several films lined up. He will next be seen in Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal. Additionally, Hera Pheri 3, with Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, is finally proceeding after much controversy. The return of Hera Pheri promises not just a dose of nostalgia but a fresh chapter in the beloved franchise. Recently, director Priyadarshan, who helmed the original cult classic in 2000, also opened up about the emotional and surprising turn of events that brought Paresh Rawal back into the fold. In a candid conversation with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan revealed that Paresh personally called to apologise for his earlier exit from the film. Akshay is also set to lead in Welcome to the Jungle, featuring over 15 actors. Other projects include Jolly LLB 3 and Haiwaan. Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently announced Haiwaan with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, who are reuniting 17 years after the film Tashan. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Was Hera Pheri 3 controversy after all a publicity stunt? Akshay Kumar breaks silence on what really happened
Synopsis Akshay Kumar has clarified that the dispute involving Hera Pheri 3 co-star Paresh Rawal was not a publicity stunt, but a genuine legal issue that has now been resolved. The conflict, which began with Rawal's reported exit from the film and legal action by Kumar, led to speculation among fans. However, the original cast — Kumar, Rawal, and Suniel Shetty — is now back together, and the film has resumed development. Hera Pheri 3 Back on Track as Akshay Kumar Clears the Air on Paresh Rawal Fallout Actor Akshay Kumar has addressed the prolonged controversy surrounding Hera Pheri 3 and confirmed that the reported fallout with co-star Paresh Rawal was not staged for publicity. Kumar stated that the issue had gone through legal channels, ruling out any suggestion of a stunt. He also said that the matter is now resolved and that an official announcement regarding the film can happen at any made the statment while speaking in an interview with Hindustan Times. 'There were some ups and downs,' Kumar admitted, referring to the conflict, but stressed that the entire team — including Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal — is now back together. The Hera Pheri 3 controversy dates back to 2022, when Akshay Kumar revealed that he wouldn't be part of the third film due to creative differences. Speculation followed that Kartik Aaryan might replace him in the beloved franchise. However, Kumar later returned, and a promotional video featuring the original trio — Kumar, Rawal, and Shetty — reignited fan resurfaced earlier this year when news broke that Paresh Rawal had exited the project. Reports suggested his departure stemmed from creative disagreements, though Rawal clarified publicly that he had no issues with director Priyadarshan. The situation intensified when it was reported that Akshay Kumar, who owns the rights to the franchise, initiated legal action against Rawal, leading the veteran actor to return the advance payment he had received for the the public and legal back-and-forth, the actors have since reconciled. Paresh Rawal is confirmed to be back on board, and the film is reportedly back in development. Kumar emphasized that the matter was serious and legally handled, further denying that the events were orchestrated to generate buzz around the reunion of the original cast marks a major moment for fans of the comedy franchise, which began with the release of Hera Pheri in 2000, followed by Phir Hera Pheri in 2006. Over the years, the characters of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiya have become iconic, and the return of the core trio has generated considerable anticipation for the upcoming the controversy behind them, the team is now focused on moving forward with the film. While no formal release date has been shared yet, fans can expect more concrete updates soon as Hera Pheri 3 progresses towards production with the original cast intact.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Akshay Kumar insists Hera Pheri 3 controversy with Paresh Rawal was not a publicity stunt: ‘Things went legal, now everything is resolved'
After much controversy, Akshay Kumar has finally opened up about the return of Paresh Rawal in their film Hera Pheri 3. The actors, who got into a legal dispute, after Paresh's sudden exit from the film, shared that the issues between them have now been resolved. While it brought happiness to many, it also prompted others to think whether this whole fiasco was a stunt to gain attention. Now, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar has clarified that the controversy was not a publicity stunt. He shared, 'No. This wasn't a publicity stunt. The things went legal, so it cannot be a publicity stunt. Now, everything has been fixed. Now, at any moment, any kind of announcement can come. Thoda bahaut ho gaya tha upar niche (things went a little south), but now everything is resolved. And, we are all together. We have always been together. So, that's about it.' The controversy around Hera Pheri 3 started in 2022 when Akshay shared with HT that he wouldn't be a part of the franchise due to 'creative differences.' Reports suggested that like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Kartik Aaryan might replace him in the franchise. However, after a few months, Akshay surprised his fans and declared that he would be a part of the film as the trio of Akshay, Paresh and Suniel Shetty shot for a promo. Earlier this year, however, reports surfaced that Paresh had walked out of the film. It was speculated that the veteran actor had a creative difference with director Priyadarshan. This prompted Paresh to confirm his exit on his social media but he clarified that his exit had nothing to do with the director. Fans were further disappointed when they learnt that Akshay, who bought the rights of he franchise, had sued Paresh. It was also claimed that Paresh returned the amount that he had already taken for the film. But, a few weeks later, a series of fresh headlines surfaced claiming the tension between Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal had come to an end, with the latter returning to the film. All of this back and forth led fans to think this was a publicity stunt. Akshay has now clarified that this wasn't the case as the film is now back in production. Hera Pheri, released in 2000, is still remembered as one of the best comedies made in Bollywood. The film had a sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, directed by Neeraj Vora, in 2006.
