Paresh Rawal is back in 'Hera Pheri 3': What happened
What's the story
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has confirmed his return to the much-anticipated film Hera Pheri 3. The announcement comes weeks after he had announced his exit from the project, leaving fans and industry insiders shocked. In a recent podcast with Himanshu Mehta, Rawal addressed the controversy surrounding his departure and subsequent return. He also praised his co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, as well as director Priyadarshan.
Controversy denial
'Hera Pheri'... controversy kuch nahi hai...'
When asked about the alleged controversy surrounding Hera Pheri 3, Rawal denied any such thing. He said, "Nahi controversykuch nahi hai (There's no controversy)." "I believe that when people have loved something so much, then you have to be extra careful. It is our responsibility toward the audience." "So I was of the opinion that sab saath mein aaye, mehnat karein. Aur kuch nahin (Everyone should come together and work hard). It is all resolved now."
Return confirmation
'All of them are creative...': Rawal on the team
Rawal also confirmed that he will be seen with Kumar and Shetty in the film. He said, "Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi (Earlier too the film was scheduled to release), but it's just that we had to fine-tune ourselves (laughs)." "After all, all of them are creative, be it Priyadarshan, Akshay or Suniel. They are friends for many, many, many years."
Exit details
Legal dispute involving Kumar after Rawal's exit from 'HP3'
Earlier this year, Rawal had exited Hera Pheri 3, leaving fans disappointed. After his exit, there was a legal dispute involving Kumar, who is also a producer on the film. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Rawal returned the signing amount along with 15% interest after quitting the movie. He has played Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in both Hera Pheri (2000) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006).