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NDTV
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Hera Pheri 3 Row, Himesh Reshammiya's Shout Out To Paresh Rawal During Mumbai Concert: "He Was Fantastic"
New Delhi: Singer Himesh Reshammiya made a surprise mention of actor Paresh Rawal and the Hera Pheri films during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday. What While performing, Himesh Reshammiya briefly paused to praise Paresh Rawal's performances in the first two films of the franchise. Though he did not directly comment on Rawal's exit from the third film, many saw the moment as his subtle reaction to the ongoing controversy. He said, "Hera Pheri 1, he was fantastic, Hera Pheri 2, he was fantastic, he was also great in" - before breaking into the song Jumme Raat from Phir Hera Pheri, which featured Rawal with Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar. The concert, which drew a large crowd, was also attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Saqib Saleem and Zaheer Iqbal. Background The moment comes amid a dispute between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films, following Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3. Reports say the production house has filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Rawal. The actor reportedly returned the Rs 11 lakh signing fee along with 15% annual interest and additional compensation. A source said, "Paresh Rawal has returned the amount with added interest and a little more as goodwill." Rawal later addressed the issue on X, saying, "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." At the Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay Kumar was asked about the situation. He said, "I've worked with him for 32 years. He's a great actor and a good friend. This is a serious matter and will be handled legally. I won't speak about it here." Meanwhile, reports suggest that actor Pankaj Tripathi may be considered for the role of Baburao in Hera Pheri 3. In A Nutshell At a recent concert in Mumbai, Himesh Reshammiya praised Paresh Rawal's performances in the Hera Pheri films. The ongoing legal dispute between Rawal and Akshay Kumar's production house continues, with reports suggesting Pankaj Tripathi may replace him as Baburao.
News18
a day 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
a day 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
a day 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 .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Paresh Rawal said 'Phir Hera Pheri' lost its 'innocence': 'If you're making a sequel just to mint money…'
Last week, fans were shocked when actor Paresh Rawal confirmed he had stepped away from 'Hera Pheri 3'. The third part of the beloved comedy franchise, starring Akshay Kumar , Suniel Shetty and Rawal, has been in the works for a while and is one of Bollywood's most anticipated movies. What made things even more dramatic was a legal notice sent to Rawal by Akshay Kumar's production house soon after he confirmed his exit. But the writing may have been on the wall for a while. Earlier this year, Paresh Rawal had spoken openly about his disappointment with 'Phir Hera Pheri', the second film in the franchise, and why he felt the magic of the first film was lost. Paresh Rawal's honest words about 'Phir Hera Pheri' In February 2025, Paresh Rawal spoke openly in an interview with Siddharth Kannan. He talked about 'Phir Hera Pheri' just as talks about the third film were starting. He said, 'Everybody was overconfident about the film. It lost its innocence. Sorry to say, but wo film nahi bani thi barabar (the film wasn't that good). I would tell Neeraj Vohra (director), tu bhar raha hai ismein (you're overstuffing this film with sequences), it isn't required. I asked him to keep the simplicity that was there in the first film. It will get messy if you overfill the film. People will laugh at anything; they will laugh if somebody is running naked, but we don't have to run naked. The sense of proportion should be on you.' 'Not just about making money' Paresh Rawal also spoke about how sequels should be made with care, not just for box office success. He said, 'If you're making a sequel just to mint money, that isn't fun. You have a character like Baburao, which has a goodwill of Rs 500 crore. You put that character in another backdrop. If you only change the jokes, what's the meaning of that?' Exit from 'Hera Pheri 3' When news broke that Rawal had quit 'Hera Pheri 3', many assumed there had been creative differences. But the actor quickly cleared the air and put the rumours to rest. '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 .
