Paresh Rawal, who portrays the iconic character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the Hera Pheri franchise, confirmed on Sunday that he is no longer part of the upcoming sequel, Hera Pheri 3. While earlier reports claimed he had exited the project due to creative differences, the actor took to social media to refute those claims.
The actor took to his X account and wrote, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.”
I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2025
Paresh Rawal’s role in the Hera Pheri films has become a fan favourite over the years. His dialogues and scenes continue to be widely shared as memes on social media.
The Hera Pheri franchise began with the 2000 film Hera Pheri, directed by Priyadarshan. Its sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, released in 2006, was directed by Neeraj Vora. The third installment is reportedly being helmed by Priyadarshan once again.
