Paresh Rawal is back in the game! After surprising everyone by stepping away from Hera Pheri 3 not long ago, he’s now confirmed he’s returning to the much-loved franchise. That means fans will get to see the classic trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh—back together on screen, which is great news for anyone who has enjoyed their crazy antics over the years.
Clearing Up the Rumors
Talking on Himanshu Mehta’s podcast, Paresh set the record straight about all the talk and rumors. When asked if there was any real controversy, he simply said, “Nahi, controversy kuch nahi hai (No, there’s no controversy).” He explained that because people have loved Hera Pheri so much, the team really wanted to make sure they did things right. “You can’t take the audience for granted,” he said. “They’ve given us so much love, so we have to work hard and give them a good film. My only point was that everyone should come together and put in the effort. Now, everything’s sorted out.”
The Trio Reunites
Asked if fans would finally see the three of them together again, Paresh smiled and said the film was always meant to happen. “Actually, the movie was always in the plans. We just needed a little fine-tuning, that’s all,” he joked. He also had kind words for director Priyadarshan, Akshay, and Suniel, calling them not just co-stars but old friends. “We’ve known each other for ages,” he added.
Why Fans Were Upset
For those who might not know, Paresh Rawal plays the unforgettable Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—better known as Babu Bhaiya—in the Hera Pheri movies. Alongside Akshay’s Raju and Suniel’s Shyam, he made the movies a huge hit with fans all over the world. So when Paresh suddenly left Hera Pheri 3 earlier this year, fans were pretty upset and shocked. Many couldn’t imagine the movie without him.
There was even news that Akshay Kumar, who’s also producing the film, had taken legal action against Paresh after he left. Reports said Paresh returned his signing amount plus some extra money as interest, but now, with him back on board, it looks like everything’s been worked out.
A Look Back at the Franchise
The first Hera Pheri movie came out in 2000 and was directed by Priyadarshan. It starred Akshay, Suniel, Paresh, Tabu, Om Puri, and Gulshan Grover. The sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, released in 2006 and was directed by the late Neeraj Vora. The second film added stars like Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen, Rajpal Yadav, and Johnny Lever. Both movies are remembered for their hilarious moments and great chemistry between the main trio.
Now, with Priyadarshan back as director for Hera Pheri 3 and the original trio all set to return, fans are super excited. Everyone’s hoping for another round of laughter and fun—just like the good old days.
In Short
Paresh Rawal is back in Hera Pheri 3, and there’s no real controversy—just a lot of love for the franchise and its fans. The team is working hard to make sure the movie lives up to everyone’s expectations, and with the original trio reunited, it’s sure to be a treat for fans everywhere.