- By Tanya Garg
- Sun, 18 May 2025 01:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Paresh Rawal caused a sensation on social media when he revealed that he has quit the highly anticipated movie Hera Pheri 3. According to a source who spoke to Bollywood Hungama, the actor chose to leave the movie because of creative disagreements with the producers. Paresh Rawal, who portrayed Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the comedy series, has now officially addressed the matter.
Paresh Rawal claimed on X (previously Twitter) on Sunday that he didn't leave the movie because he and director Priyadarshan couldn't agree on the artistic direction. "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, " he said.
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 (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2025
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Paresh Rawal's decisiont to leave the movie prompted tonns of reactions on social media. Many demand that Babu Rao return or that the franchise is meaningless. One of the many users wrote, "This is heartbreaking! Hera Pheri is a movie which shouldn't be altered. Be it any character Raju, Shyam or Babu bhaiya. If any among these is not there movie is incomplete." Another user wrote, "Hera Pheri without Baburao is hard to imagine. You made the role unforgettable with your perfect timing and expressions. No matter what, fans will always think of you first when they think of Hera Pheri. Still hoping that it’s just a marketing campaign to get some hype and there’s a surprise and you return — because no one can take Baburao's place."
About Hera Pheri Franchise
The Hera Pheri franchise is renowned for its enduring humour and iconic characters. Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal played the main parts in the first movie, Hera Pheri (2000), which was directed by Priyadarshan. The narrative centers on three impoverished men who inadvertently become entangled in a kidnapping conspiracy. Particularly memorable was Paresh Rawal's performance as the foolish yet endearing landlord Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.
Neeraj Vora's 2006 follow-up, Phir Hera Pheri, carried on the trio's mishaps as they fell for a get-rich-quick scam. It was a commercial success and eventually became a cult favorite, although not receiving as much critical acclaim as the first. The franchise is praised for its iconic one-liners, genuine challenges, and slapstick humour.