By Paresh Rawal
In a significant development for fans of the Hera Pheri franchise, Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3, putting an end to weeks of speculation and disappointment. Director Priyadarshan, who is helming the much-anticipated film, shared the inside story behind Paresh Rawal鈥檚 surprising comeback in a recent interview with Mid-day.
Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh Rawal returning to Hera Pheri 3; says, 鈥淚 was in shock鈥
鈥淏oth Akshay and Paresh called to say everything is sorted. I was in shock when Paresh said, 鈥楽ir, I鈥檓 doing the movie.鈥 He added, 鈥業鈥檝e never had anything but respect for you. I鈥檝e done 26 films with you, and I鈥檓 sorry for leaving. There were some personal issues.鈥 He told me that he, Akshay, and Suniel met and cleared the air,鈥 the director revealed.
For the past few weeks, fans were left disappointed when Paresh Rawal had earlier revealed that he had quit the film. The news caused widespread backlash, as audiences were particularly eager to see the iconic trio of Baburao Apte, Raju, and Shyam, played by Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty respectively, reunite on screen. The situation even escalated to the point of legal discussions involving Akshay鈥檚 production house.
Fortunately, earlier this week, Paresh Rawal announced his decision to return, thrilling fans who had been waiting for the original cast to come back together.
Priyadarshan further reflected on the emotional connection audiences have with the franchise. “Whatever I do, I cannot surpass Hera Pheri. The second part was bad鈥攊t was a copy of a Hollywood film. But Hera Pheri can鈥檛 happen without all three. In fact, a diamond merchant once approached me on a flight and said, 鈥楶lease bring back Paresh Rawal. We won鈥檛 watch it otherwise,鈥” he shared.
The director鈥檚 candid admission highlights the cultural impact of the original film and the irreplaceable chemistry of its lead actors. With the air now cleared between the actors and the team back on track, Hera Pheri 3 is officially moving forward with its beloved trio.
Fans can now look forward to another hilarious ride with the original cast, as the legacy of Hera Pheri continues to capture hearts across generations.
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