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Akshay Kumar reassured fans that his equation with Paresh Rawal is alright.
Akshay Kumar’s production house sued Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore for exiting Hera Pheri 3.
Hera Pheri 3 has been making headlines, especially after Paresh Rawal’s brief exit and return following a fallout with Akshay Kumar. After months of speculation, legal battles, and statements from the cast, Akshay Kumar has finally cleared the air, bringing some much-needed good news for fans. In an exclusive conversation with the Hindustan Times, Akshay Kumar has clarified that his equation with Paresh Rawal is good and that their legal battle was not a publicity stunt.
When asked if the legal battle between Akshay and Paresh was a publicity stunt, Akshay Kumar said, “Nahi, yeh publicity stunt nahi hai. The things went legal, so when legal things are involved, we cannot call it a publicity stunt; it is a real thing.”
He added, “But ab sab kuch thik ho gaya hai. Very soon, some kind of announcement can come. Yes, there were some ups and downs. But now everything is solved, and we are back together, and we have always been together. Yes, that’s it!”
With Akshay Kumar confirming that the core team is back and all issues are resolved, fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The return of Hera Pheri promises not just a dose of nostalgia but a fresh chapter in the beloved franchise. Recently, director Priyadarshan, who helmed the original cult classic in 2000, also opened up about the emotional and surprising turn of events that brought Paresh Rawal back into the fold.
In a candid conversation with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan revealed that Paresh personally called to apologise for his earlier exit from the film. “Both Akshay and Paresh called to say everything is sorted. I was in shock when Paresh said, ‘Sir, I’m doing the movie.’ He added, ‘I’ve never had anything but respect for you. I’ve done 26 films with you, and I’m sorry for leaving. There were some personal issues.’ He told me that he, Akshay, and Suniel met and cleared the air.”
For the unversed, earlier this year, fans were left disheartened when Paresh announced he would not be returning to the iconic role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, citing personal reasons and creative differences. The surprise exit was reportedly followed by Akshay Kumar filing a legal notice, given the impact on production timelines. However, things seem to have taken a positive turn in recent weeks.
During a recent podcast with Himanshu Mehta, Paresh confirmed his return, quipping, “The film was going to happen anyway; we just needed a bit of fine-tuning. After all, everyone involved—Priyadarshan, Akshay, Suniel—we’ve been friends for so many years. It was just a matter of realigning.” With the OG trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal now reunited, anticipation for Hera Pheri 3 has skyrocketed.
Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More
Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-… Read More
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