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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal returns to Hera Pheri 3, Shefali Jariwala's post-mortem video recorded, Rashmika Mandanna defends Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal: Top 5 Entertainment News
The entertainment world is buzzing — and we've got the juiciest updates with just the right mix of drama and flair! From Paresh Rawal 's much-awaited return as Babu Rao in Hera Pheri 3 and his clarification on the Akshay Kumar controversy to the tragic demise of Shefali Jariwala, with the initial cause linked to low blood pressure and police recording the post-mortem video and Rashmika Mandanna boldly defending Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal — here are the top 5 entertainment stories of the day that are making the biggest noise in tinsel town today. Paresh Rawal RETURNS to Hera Pheri 3 as Babu Rao; updates about his controversy with Akshay Kumar: 'Nothing has happened! It is all resolved' Speaking about the Hera Pheri 3 controversy, Paresh Rawal emphasized in a podcast at The Himanshu Mehta Show, the importance of staying mindful when working on something beloved by audiences. He said that when a project is loved by so many, it becomes a responsibility to treat it with extra care. 'You can't take things for granted,' he stressed, adding that the team must work hard and deliver something truly worthwhile for the fans. The veteran star further assured fans that all issues surrounding Hera Pheri 3 have been settled. He stated that there's no bad blood and everything is back on track. His focus now, he said, is simply on everyone coming together, working hard, and giving their best. 'It's all resolved—nothing has happened,' he added, putting an end to the speculation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo Shefali Jariwala's demise: Initial cause linked to low BP; Police record post-mortem video, take statements from 14 people– Report The Bollywood and TV world is in shock after the sudden demise of Shefali Jariwala. The 42-year-old actress and model, famous for 'Kaanta Laga' and 'Bigg Boss 13', passed away at her home in Mumbai's Oshiwara on Friday. The news has left her family, friends and fans heartbroken. Meanwhile, the police have stepped up their investigation to find out what really happened. As per a report by NDTV, Shefali's post-mortem was conducted at Cooper Hospital. Officials confirmed that the post-mortem was video-recorded. Officials also shared that "the post-mortem report is being prepared by a team of 5 doctors." Its preliminary report is likely to come on July 1. As per the findings from the first medical checks, the report further said, "Shefali's death is said to have been due to low blood pressure, cardiac arrest and heavy gastric condition." But exact confirmed details are awaited. Rashmika Mandanna defends Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal'; says, "Nobody is forcing anyone to go and watch..." Speaking about the criticism that Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal faced, Rashmika in her recent media interaction said that a film must be perceived just as a film and not a means to judge an actor's real-life personality based on the character that he or she is portraying. It has been said over the years that what you see on the big screen leaves a big impact on your personal life. The debates around cinema influencing and shaping society have been going on for decades. 'Animal' was also criticised for setting a bad example for society. Addressing the same, Rashmika, during her appearance at Mojo Story, said, "If you're someone who is going to get influenced by a film, then watch your kind of films. 'Nobody is forcing anybody to go and watch every film. If that were the case, every film would be a blockbuster,' she added. Javed Akhtar reacts to Sonam Raghuvanshi and Muskan Rastogi murder cases: 'Bada besharam hai samaaj, why no outrage when women are burnt alive?' Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has weighed in on the public anger surrounding the brutal murder cases of Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput, allegedly orchestrated by their wives Sonam Raghuvanshi and Muskan Rastogi, respectively. In a recent interview, Akhtar admitted he felt 'mixed emotions' about the national response to these cases. Commenting on the selective sensitivity of society, Akhtar pointed out a stark double standard. 'These two women got their husbands killed and the society is shaken. Then there are women who are burnt alive every other day... They are beaten every day. Then the society is not outraged?' he asked. Aamir Khan reveals Reena Dutta's family cut ties after secret wedding: father's heart attack and emotional turmoil: "Now you are both married, now what's bothering you" Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta's relationship unfolded like a classic Bollywood tale, filled with youthful love and intense challenges. As teenagers living across from each other, they communicated through their windows. When Reena's parents discovered their relationship, they banned her from seeing Aamir. Fearing separation, the couple secretly married, but the truth sparked a family crisis, leading to separation and her father's heart attack.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Paresh Rawal's 'Hera Pheri 3' return: What really went down behind the scenes to bring back 'Baburao'?
When Paresh Rawal announced his departure from Hera Pheri 3 earlier this year, fans of the franchise were devastated. The absence of his iconic character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, left a gaping hole in the film's heart—and a mountain of speculation in its wake. Was it creative conflict? Was it a publicity stunt? Or simply artistic fatigue? Now, months later, Rawal has not only confirmed his return to the franchise, but also reignited hope for the much-awaited third instalment. But what exactly happened behind the scenes to bring the beloved Babu Bhaiya back? The answer involves long-standing friendships, backchannel diplomacy, and a whole lot of goodwill. A Family Affair: The Power of Old Bonds In a conversation with Pinkvilla, producer Firoz Nadiadwala opened up about the real catalysts behind the emotional reunion. He credited veteran producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Ahmed Khan with playing pivotal roles in reconciling differences and healing old wounds. 'With love, respect, and kind guidance of my brother Sajid Nadiadwala, and also Mr Ahmed Khan, the Hera Pheri family is back together,' said Firoz. 'My brother, Sajid, put in a lot of personal time and effort, over several days, to resolve the matter. We have a bond of over 50 years.' Ahmed Khan, too, emerged as a silent force behind the scenes. According to Firoz, both men poured their personal energies into aligning everyone's vision for the film and ensuring that Hera Pheri 3 would not go forward without the spirit that made it iconic in the first place. You Might Also Like: Paresh Rawal returns as Babu Bhaiya to Hera Pheri 3 with a warning: Don't 'take things for granted' Akshay Kumar's Role: The Unexpected Peacemaker The man who has often carried the franchise with his comic timing and mass appeal—Akshay Kumar—was not just a lead actor this time but a producer and key mediator. 'We also have Akshay ji's support,' Firoz added. 'He was very kind, loving, and affectionate in the entire process of sorting out the issues. We've shared a very good bond since 1996.' It was this network of trust and history that helped bridge the gap between Rawal and the production team. Earlier, Rawal had officially stepped away from the film and returned his signing amount with a reported 15% interest. The move was widely viewed as final, prompting some fans to even question whether it was part of a PR strategy. A Twist in the Tale: The Podcast Confirmation In a revealing conversation on The Himanshu Mehta Show, Paresh Rawal finally broke his silence and confirmed what fans had been hoping for. Laughing off earlier differences, he said, 'Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi (The film was always going to happen), but it's just that we had to fine-tune ourselves.' More than conflict, it seems the issue was about aligning creative visions. 'After all, all of them are creative—be it Priyadarshan, Akshay, or Suniel. They are friends for many, many, many years,' Rawal added, hinting that friendship eventually triumphed over formal disagreements. You Might Also Like: 'It is not a spa': Paresh Rawal slams luxury culture in multiplexes. Calls out reclining seats, high ticket prices amid 'Hera Pheri 3' comeback What This Means for Hera Pheri 3 With the original trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal—reunited and Priyadarshan back at the helm, Hera Pheri 3 seems ready to reclaim its throne in the comedy genre. The film now holds the promise of nostalgia, friendship, and laughter—all wrapped up in the unmistakable madness of Babu Bhaiya and Co. For fans, the return of Paresh Rawal isn't just about a character—it's about reviving the soul of a film that has defined a generation's sense of humour. And now, with the family back together, the reel madness is ready to roll once again.
Economic Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'It is not a spa': Paresh Rawal slams luxury culture in multiplexes. Calls out reclining seats, high ticket prices amid 'Hera Pheri 3' comeback
In a candid podcast interview, Paresh Rawal confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3 while sharply criticizing Bollywood's current trajectory. He expressed concern over overpriced multiplex tickets, indulgent recliner seating, and filmmakers' failure to evolve with viewers' refined tastes. Urging sincerity in storytelling, Rawal called for cinema that serves the people—not just the privileged. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Too Pricey for the People? 'It's a Film, Not a Spa!' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Content Disconnect Hera Pheri 3: No Room for Complacency Upcoming Line-Up Just as fans of Hera Pheri breathed a sigh of relief after Paresh Rawal confirmed his return to the iconic franchise, the veteran actor took a break from comedy to get real. In a fiery and unapologetically candid conversation on The Himanshu Mehta Show , Rawal didn't mince words as he called out some of the most glaring issues in Hindi cinema today—from bloated ticket prices to the bizarre luxury experience of watching a film while nearly lying on the rising costs of watching a film, Rawal lamented how cinema outings have become inaccessible for the middle class. Using an everyday example, he pointed out that a family of five could easily shell out ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 for one movie night—without even being guaranteed satisfaction from the film itself. Add popcorn, ice cream and soda to the mix, and the cinema seems less like entertainment and more like a luxury.'If the aam janta shuns your film and only the rich class endorses it, then it's wrong,' Rawal said, pointing to the disparity between the content offered and the price being paid. He applauded South Indian cinema for sticking to a more structured pricing system, where ticket prices rarely go beyond ₹200, making entertainment accessible and the actor saved his sharpest barbs for the 'Gold Class' experience—recliner seats, pillow-laden lounges, and waiters wandering around mid-scene with snack trays. 'You are supposed to watch a film while sitting, not lying down. You haven't come to a spa, you've come to see a film!' he quipped, clearly unimpressed by the 'platinum-plus' upgrades now being passed off as standard the kind of wit only Paresh Rawal can deliver, he said, 'Waiters keep roaming around. We have to tell them 'hatt, hatt!' Arre it's a film, not a wedding event!' His critique was less about comfort and more about distraction and dilution of what going to the movies used to also pulled focus to a much deeper issue—the disconnect between Hindi filmmakers and the audiences they're trying to reach. The post-pandemic OTT boom , according to him, has refined viewer tastes, exposing them to high-quality narratives from across the world. 'The audience has evolved, but filmmakers haven't,' he said, making a strong case for content that meets contemporary expectations rather than resting on the laurels of star power and this critique, Rawal's confirmation of Hera Pheri 3 was a silver lining for fans. However, he offered a thoughtful reminder to the team: when something is deeply loved, it must be handled with care. 'You can't take things for granted,' he said, adding that while he's excited to reunite with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty , the team must work sincerely to give audiences what they truly rumours had hinted at Rawal's exit from the film, but he clarified that all differences had been resolved. 'It's all sorted—nothing happened,' he stated, bringing much-needed clarity to months of from Hera Pheri 3, Rawal is also gearing up for his next release, Nikita Roy , the directorial debut of Kussh S Sinha. The film, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Rampal, has now been postponed to July 18. He also has projects like Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle, and Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi in the pipeline.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It is not a spa': Paresh Rawal slams luxury culture in multiplexes. Calls out reclining seats, high ticket prices amid 'Hera Pheri 3' comeback
Just as fans of Hera Pheri breathed a sigh of relief after Paresh Rawal confirmed his return to the iconic franchise, the veteran actor took a break from comedy to get real. In a fiery and unapologetically candid conversation on The Himanshu Mehta Show , Rawal didn't mince words as he called out some of the most glaring issues in Hindi cinema today—from bloated ticket prices to the bizarre luxury experience of watching a film while nearly lying down. Too Pricey for the People? Taking on the rising costs of watching a film, Rawal lamented how cinema outings have become inaccessible for the middle class. Using an everyday example, he pointed out that a family of five could easily shell out ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 for one movie night—without even being guaranteed satisfaction from the film itself. Add popcorn, ice cream and soda to the mix, and the cinema seems less like entertainment and more like a luxury. 'If the aam janta shuns your film and only the rich class endorses it, then it's wrong,' Rawal said, pointing to the disparity between the content offered and the price being paid. He applauded South Indian cinema for sticking to a more structured pricing system, where ticket prices rarely go beyond ₹200, making entertainment accessible and sustainable. 'It's a Film, Not a Spa!' But the actor saved his sharpest barbs for the 'Gold Class' experience—recliner seats, pillow-laden lounges, and waiters wandering around mid-scene with snack trays. 'You are supposed to watch a film while sitting, not lying down. You haven't come to a spa, you've come to see a film!' he quipped, clearly unimpressed by the 'platinum-plus' upgrades now being passed off as standard viewing. With the kind of wit only Paresh Rawal can deliver, he said, 'Waiters keep roaming around. We have to tell them 'hatt, hatt!' Arre it's a film, not a wedding event!' His critique was less about comfort and more about distraction and dilution of what going to the movies used to mean. You Might Also Like: Paresh Rawal returns as Babu Bhaiya to Hera Pheri 3 with a warning: Don't 'take things for granted' The Content Disconnect Rawal also pulled focus to a much deeper issue—the disconnect between Hindi filmmakers and the audiences they're trying to reach. The post-pandemic OTT boom , according to him, has refined viewer tastes, exposing them to high-quality narratives from across the world. 'The audience has evolved, but filmmakers haven't,' he said, making a strong case for content that meets contemporary expectations rather than resting on the laurels of star power and formula. Hera Pheri 3: No Room for Complacency Amid this critique, Rawal's confirmation of Hera Pheri 3 was a silver lining for fans. However, he offered a thoughtful reminder to the team: when something is deeply loved, it must be handled with care. 'You can't take things for granted,' he said, adding that while he's excited to reunite with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty , the team must work sincerely to give audiences what they truly deserve. Earlier rumours had hinted at Rawal's exit from the film, but he clarified that all differences had been resolved. 'It's all sorted—nothing happened,' he stated, bringing much-needed clarity to months of speculation. Upcoming Line-Up Apart from Hera Pheri 3, Rawal is also gearing up for his next release, Nikita Roy , the directorial debut of Kussh S Sinha. The film, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Rampal, has now been postponed to July 18. He also has projects like Bhooth Bangla, Welcome To The Jungle, and Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi in the pipeline. You Might Also Like: Akshay Kumar vs Paresh Rawal: What is brewing between them? Before Hera Pheri 3, Paresh Rawal had quit another Khiladi Kumar film
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal confirms his return as 'Baburao' in Hera Pheri 3 after lawsuit and exit controversy; netizens feel it was a '100% PR stunt'
In a major development for Hera Pheri fans, veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3 in a recent media interview. After a long controversy and weeks of speculations, the 'OMG' actor has finally put an end to all the debates. Amid this, netizens feel that all the drama happened for publicity and called it a 'PR stunt'. In a recent interview on The Himanshu Mehta Show, the 70-year-old actor assured that "everything is fine now. His statement comes after he announced his exit from the film in May. During the conversation, Paresh mentioned that there is no controversy. He continued saying that when a project is so loved by an audience, one needs to handle it with care. "The public showered us with love, and that comes with responsibility. We must never take that for granted. We owe them our best work," he added. Paresh Rawal - 'All issues are resolved for #herapheri3 ' matlab paisa badhaliya #AkshayKumar Disagreements have been solved; production is to continue as planned Paresh Rawal played one of the iconic characters of Babu Bhaiya, which is, to date, loved by fans. Well, when asked whether the film was back on track, the actor stated that all disagreements have now been settled and the production will continue as planned. He also added that it was going to happen anyway, but sometimes one needs to fine-tune things with one another, as all are involved in creative minds. "Priyadarshan, Akshay, and Sunil—these are people I've known and worked with for many, many, many years.' Netizens call the 'Heri Pheri 3' controversy a PR stunt Following the interview, fans were thrilled to know about Paresh Rawal's return to Priyadarshan's film, but some social media users found it to be a PR stunt, especially since Rawal did not disclose the reason behind his initial decision to step away from the project. One Reddit user wrote on the thread, "It was either PR or a negotiation tactic by Paresh Rawal." While another added, "Everybody here saw through this bluff from day one lol." Another asked, "Are they ever going to actually make it or just keep doing this?" "Pure PR. Why would one try to leave this series?" "I bet All this Paresh Rawal drama is a PR stunt of #HeraPheri3," another comment read whereas a fourth user commented, "Akshay Kumar vs Paresh Rawal is 100% a PR stunt," one wrote on X (formerly called Twitter) Some fans defend Paresh Rawal and team Apart from the critics, some defended the veteran actor, saying that no PR stunt goes to the court. "It wasn't just a PR stunt. No PR stunt goes to the extent of court and legal papers. There were actual legal notices issued. They just sorted it, as proceedings in court would consume too much time and money. Firoz Nadiadwala agreed to pay a higher remuneration to Paresh Rawal. Hera Pheri Controversy In May 2025, Paresh Rawal announced that he had stepped away from Hera Pheri 3. This left fans, particularly those who loved his portrayal of Baburao, deeply disappointed, with many pleading for him to rejoin the beloved franchise. The controversy intensified after the reports surfaced with claims that Akshay Kumar, the co-actor and co-producer of Hera Pheri 3, had filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal for exiting the film midway. A later update revealed that Rawal had returned his ₹11 lakh signing fee, along with an additional 15% interest as compensation for leaving the project. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
