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Gulf Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Wamiqa Gabbi celebrates ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf' with her family and friends
Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajkummar Rao's romantic comedy, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' got a theatrical release on May 23rd. Recently, the leading lady watched the movie with her loved ones and was left emotional after receiving an overwhelming reaction. In a video dropped by the stunner on her social media, she was seen having a blast with her family as they all grooved on the 'Hutt Badmaash' track from 'Bhool Chuk Maaf.' Sharing her joy at his blessed moment, Wamiqa penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram. 'What do I say? How do I express? Is there a way to express that will surely reach everyone's heart? How do I share? It might seem a big moment to some and a small achievement to many. So where do I begun? So let me just share a glimpse of this have to live my life to know how I got here.... To this particular moment..... To this moment of seeing all my loved ones dancing around me with pride and happiness after we all watched #BhoolChukMaaf together. It was like as if we all won ! We all were winners of some sorts! We all celebrated ! We all laughed! and cried a little later,' she wrote. Everyone in the video looked extremely elated. In the meantime, Wamiqa revealed during an exclusive interaction with IANS, what makes her say yes to a project. She shared that if a role excites her and adds value to her work, that's what drives her to it. Wamiqa told IANS, 'I think it's both. If you feel that you're contributing something, that your character is adding something to the story, then of course it feels interesting.' 'And if the project also adds value to your work — because you want to do good work — then it's the same thing, I'm just saying it in a different way. It all comes down to the same thing. When you feel like doing it will be exciting or fulfilling, that's when you say yes,' the diva added. Talking about 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', directed by Karan Sharma, the film revolves around Ranjan, a small-town romantic boy from Banaras,who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva-only to be trapped until he fulfills his promise. A hilarious tale of love, fate, and redemption unfolds. She will next be seen alongside actor Akshay Kumar in 'Bhoot Bangla.' On May 19, after the wrap up of the film, the actress called being part of the film, directed by Priyadarshan, 'a childhood dream.' Co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali, the story for 'Bhooth Bangla' has been penned by Akash A Kaushik with screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues for the much-awaited drama have been provided by Rohan Shankar. Along with Akshay and Wamiqa, the project also has Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, Mithila Palkar, and Jaaved Jaaferi in prominent roles, along with others. 'Bhooth Bangla' is slated to reach the cinema halls on April 2, 2026. Indo-Asian News Service
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Akshay Kumar says Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit ‘will be handled by court', chides journo for calling him ‘foolish'
Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal shocked everyone when he announced his decision to leave Hera Pheri 3. Along with fans, Suniel Shetty and Priyadarshan also expressed their shock and disappointment over the decision. Now, during the trailer launch event of Housefull 5, Akshay Kumar has reacted to Paresh's exit. (Also Read: Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal feud explained: From legal suit to Priyadarshan's stand; and will Hera Pheri 3 ever get made) When asked about his views on people calling Paresh "foolish" for his decision to walk out of Hera Pheri 3, Akshay said, "Let me first tell you, using this kind of word, like foolish for my co-star, I would not appreciate that. That's not right. We have worked with him for the last 35 years. We are very good friends, and he is a great actor. I admire him a lot. Jo bhi kuch hai (whatever it is), I don't think this is a place to talk about this. Whatever has happened is a serious matter and it will handled by the court. So I don't think I will speak about this." There were rumours that Paresh left Hera Pheri 3 over creative differences. However, the actor later debunked these rumours in an interview with Mid-Day and said, "I know it came as a shock to many. We three make a great combination with Priyadarshanji directing us, but the fact is that I opted out because today I don't feel like a part of it. It is final for the time being. I always say never say never for anything. One cannot predict what happens in the future." Earlier, reports suggested that Akshay had sued Paresh for ₹25 crore in damages following his sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3. Priyadarshan also supported Akshay's decision, stating that Paresh had not informed any of them before stepping away. Reacting to this, Paresh took to X (formerly Twitter) and 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." Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his film Housefull 5, which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Nana Patekar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, and Nargis Fakhri in key roles. Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on 6 June.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Akshay Kumar Chopped Off John Abraham's Scenes In Garam Masala? Know Here
Priyadarshan said that John Abraham and Akshay Kumar had no grievances against each other. Akshay Kumar and John Abraham's comedy caper, Garam Masala, has secured a cult status among Bollywood fans today. The film was directed by Priyadarshan, known for comedy hits like Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and De Dana Dan among others. When Garam Masala was released, there were reports that Akshay Kumar had cut John Abraham's scenes from the film to reduce his screen time. However, the director clarified that this was not the case. Priyadarshan said, 'Am I an idiot to let one of my actors make my film for me? This is nothing but a figment of a troublesome journalist's imagination. It may be some people's idea of publicity, not mine. I've been around for too long to let actors dictate to me." 'Akshay never showed the slightest inclination to invade John's territory. In fact, I've been in touch with John. Not once has he expressed any grievance against Akshay. So who are these people spreading these rumours?" the filmmaker asked during a 2005 conversation with Rediff. About Garam Masala Garam Masala is a 2005 Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, featuring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Neha Dhupia, and Rajpal Yadav. Released during Diwali, the film is a remake of Priyadarshan's own 1985 Malayalam film Boeing Boeing, which was based on the 1965 Hollywood comedy of the same name. The plot revolves around two photographers, Makarand 'Mac" Deendayal Chatpatiya (Akshay Kumar) and Shyam 'Sam" Salgaonkar (John Abraham), who are both womanisers. In a conversation with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, Akshay Kumar was asked which film so far in his career was the toughest. Reacting promptly to the question, the actor stated, 'Toughest? Honestly, the toughest was Garam Masala! I used to pant while doing it because Priyan (Priyadarshan) sir used to take long, long shots." He added that shooting the film felt more like doing a play. The actor mentioned that, as per the storyline, many characters were performing together at one time, and therefore he found it to be one of the 'most difficult films to do". The film was a commercial success, grossing Rs 54.65 crore against a budget of Rs 17 crore. Akshay Kumar's performance earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role. Garam Masala has gained a cult following over the years. First Published:
Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'My lawyer has sent an appropriate response': Says Paresh Rawal amid the controversy around his exit from Hera Pheri 3
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 25 (ANI): Bollywood veteran actor Paresh Rawal shared an update regarding the controversy surrounding his sudden departure from the upcoming film 'Hear Phiri 3' after director Priyadarshan confirmed his arrival earlier this year. Last week, Paresh Rawal's sudden departure from the third instalment of the 'Hera Pheri' franchise shocked the film industry and fans. After reports of Akshay Kumar suing Paresh Rawal for the inappropriate departure, Rawal shared an update saying that his lawyer has sent an "appropriate response" regarding his rightful "termination and exit" from the film to the makers. Taking to his X handle, the actor 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." While speculation initially suggested creative differences as the reason behind his decision, Paresh Rawal addressed these rumours in a public statement last week. Taking to this X handle, the 'Hera Pheri' actor wrote, "I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences," he wrote on X, adding, "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." His post raised even more questions among fans, many of whom took to social media to express their disbelief and seek clarity. One user questioned if the actor wanted to avoid being typecast in the Babu Bhaiya role, while another speculated about possible issues with the production. "Then what happened? Are the producers offering less money, or are you bored of playing the same role? Come on, Babu Bhaiyya, Hera Pheri without even one of the three main leads would be totally pointless. Please rethink," a fan asked online. "You don't want to get trapped again in Babu Bhaiya Image...?" another user wrote. For over 20 years, Paresh Rawal's portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, lovingly called Babu Bhaiya, has become one of Indian cinema's most enduring and cherished comic roles. The original 'Hera Pheri', directed by Priyadarshan, was released in 2000 and was followed by a successful sequel in 2006, directed by Neeraj Vora. It featured Akshay, Paresh, Suniel, Bipasha Basu, Rajpal Yadav, and Rimi Sen in the lead roles. (ANI)
Khaleej Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Paresh Rawal confirms exit from sequel to this iconic comedy series
For over two decades, Paresh Rawal's character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, aka Babu Bhaiya, from the Hera Pheri series was one of Indian cinema's most iconic and beloved comedy characters. Earlier this year, director Priyadarshan confirmed a third instalment of the iconic franchise, with the OG trio–Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty–returning. Fans were left excited ever since the news was announced. However, actor Rawal has now confirmed that he has exited the third film. When ANI reached out to the actor to ask if the news was true, he replied, "Yes, it is." Soon after the news went viral, heartbroken fans quickly expressed their disappointment on social media. One user commented, "Paresh Rawal QUITS Hera Pheri 3. Just shut your shops and declare this movie as shelved. There is no Hera Pheri without any of the three, especially not Baburao Ganpatrao Apte." Meanwhile, the reason for his exit hasn't been revealed yet. Directed by Priyadarshan, Hera Pheri was released in 2000. It featured Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu in the lead roles. The second part, which came out in 2006, was directed by the late Neeraj Vora. It featured Akshay, Paresh, Suniel, Bipasha Basu, Rajpal Yadav, and Rimi Sen in the lead roles.
