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News18
2 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
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Himesh Reshammiya electrifies Mumbai with sold-out show; Farah Khan calls it ‘concert of the year'
Himesh Reshammiya's sold-out Cap Mania Tour concert in Mumbai thrilled fans with hit songs and high energy. Celebrities like Farah Khan, who called it the 'concert of the year,' and others enjoyed the nostalgic night. Himesh also addressed Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 rumors with a spontaneous tribute. Himesh Reshammiya lit up the stage during his Cap Mania Tour concert in Mumbai, creating a buzzing atmosphere with his hit songs and a wave of excitement from fans. Held on Saturday at BKC, the event was packed with a lively crowd who sang along to every song, making it a truly unforgettable night. A nostalgic trip with fan-favourite hits The concert felt like a trip down memory lane, filled with back-to-back chartbusters and high energy throughout. While no surprise celebrity appearances happened on stage, many famous faces were spotted in the audience. Farah Khan , Veer Pahariya , Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee were seen tapping their feet and enjoying the music from their seats. A surprise tribute to Paresh Rawal In a touching and unexpected moment, Himesh broke into 'Aye Meri Zohrajabeen' from 'Phir Hera Pheri', while talking about the rumours surrounding Paresh Rawal's exit from 'Hera Pheri 3'. He spoke highly of the actor, saying, 'He did an amazing job, 'Hera Pheri 2' was outstanding, and his performance in the song 'Jhoome Raat' was also excellent.' Buzz on social media and celebrity love Himesh shared highlights from the show on Instagram, writing, 'Jai MATADI Let's Rock thanks for the Historic response to our sold out show of Cap Mania Tour..' Meanwhile, Farah Khan called it the 'concert of the year' in her Instagram story, clearly impressed by the show. Star-packed setlist and fans go wild The concert featured some of Himesh's most loved songs, including 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne', 'Main Jahaan Rahoon', 'Hookah Bar', 'Yaad Sataye Teri', 'Jumme Ki Raat', 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja', 'Zara Jhoom Jhoom', 'Ek Haseena Thi', and 'Tandoori Nights'. TV couple Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee posted on Instagram calling the night 'so much fun'. Popular music creator Yashraj Mukhate was also there, calling the concert 'full madness' and saying, 'Aisa majaa ayaa mereko, kya batau,' while calling Himesh a 'legend'. Himesh's lasting bond with fans On the film front, Himesh was last seen in 'Badass Ravikumar'. He continues to stay connected with his loyal fans, entertaining them through both his music and film projects. 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 .
Time of India
8 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
9 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.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Himesh Reshammiya Mumbai concert: Farah Khan calls it ‘concert of the year', Veer Pahariya, Gurmeet-Debina attend
It was a nostalgic jackpot for fans at Himesh Reshammiya's Cap Mania Tour concert in Mumbai on Saturday. Held at BKC's Jio Garden, the event played to a packed house of die-hard admirers. Unlike most concerts, there were no celebrity cameos on stage, but a few familiar faces were spotted in the crowd—Farah Khan, Veer Pahariya, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee among them, grooving to Himesh's hits. In a surprise moment, Himesh responded to Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3 by performing 'Jhoome Raat' from Hera Pheri 2. A post shared by Himesh Reshammiya (@realhimesh) Also Read: Himesh Reshammiya reacts to Asha Bhosle saying he should be slapped for calling RD Burman's singing nasal: 'She was justified' Sharing glimpses of his concert on Instagram, Himesh Reshammiya wrote, 'Jai MATADI Let's Rock thanks for the Historic response to our sold out show of Cap Mania Tour at Jio garden BKC.' Farah Khan who attended the concert shared a story on Instagram and called it the 'concert of the year.' Amongst the songs Himesh sang were 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne,' 'Main Jahaan Rahoon,' 'Hookah Bar,' 'Yaad Sataye Teri,' 'Jumme Ki Raat,' 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja,' 'Zara Jhoom Jhoom,' 'Ek Haseena Thi,' 'Tandoori Nights,' and more. Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee also attended the concert and posted some stories on Instagram. They called the evening 'so much fun.' Musician Yashraj Mukhate attended Himesh's concert as well and called it 'full madness' as he enjoyed the evening. He also called Himesh a legend and wrote, 'Aisa majaa ayaa mereko, kya batau.' A post shared by Saregama India (@saregama_official) Talking about Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, Himesh said, 'He was fantastic, Hera Pheri 2 was fantastic, and he was also great in the song Jhoome Raat.' On the film front, Himesh Reshammiya was last seen in Badass Ravikumar.
