What a rollercoaster it’s been for Hera Pheri fans! Just when we thought our beloved Babu Bhaiya was out of the game, Paresh Rawal has pulled off a classic Hera Pheri move and confirmed he’s back on board for Hera Pheri 3.
What Really Happened?
For the unversed, back in May 2025, Paresh Rawal dropped a bombshell, announcing he was stepping away from the much-anticipated third installment of the iconic comedy franchise. Fans were gutted and questioned how could Hera Pheri 3 even exist without Baburao’s golden one-liners and that legendary squinting confusion? While social media erupted with disappointment, and even celebs like Sonakshi Sinha and Johnny Lever chimed in, saying the film wouldn’t be the same without him. Things got even spicier when reports surfaced of a Rs 25 crore lawsuit from Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films which in itself has been a drama worthy of a Bollywood blockbuster!
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Paresh Rawal To Return As Babu Rao?
But the joy of fans of Hera Pheri have known no limits since Paresh Rawal announced a full 180 with his decision. In a recent chat on The Himanshu Mehta Show, Paresh spilled the beans with his trademark wit, saying, “Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi, but we had to fine-tune ourselves. After all, all of them are creative—be it Priyadarshan, Akshay, or Suniel.” Signalling that the gang’s back together, and all’s well in the Hera Pheri universe! Paresh confirmed that the issues with Akshay Kumar’s production company have been sorted, and he’s ready to slip back into Babu Bhaiya’s dhoti for another round of comedic chaos. So, what really went down behind the scenes? Word on the street was that Paresh’s exit wasn’t about creative differences with director Priyadarshan, as some speculated. He even took to X on to clear the air, saying, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan.”
Legal drama which shattered the hopes of Hera Pheri 3 has been resolved. Paresh reportedly returned the Rs 11 lakh signing amount with interest, putting an end to the Rs 25 crore lawsuit saga. And Akshay Kumar, ever the class act, defended his longtime friend during a Housefull 5 press meet, shutting down trolls who called Paresh “foolish” for leaving. “I don’t appreciate that word being used for my co-star. I’ve worked with him for over three decades. He’s a brilliant actor and a dear friend,” Akshay said.
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