Mumbai: In a new development, a source close to actor Paresh Rawal has clarified that he has made up the upcoming film “Hera Pheri 3.” Not shot for
The statement came amidst controversial controversy by Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films, whose lawyer recently accused Rawal of unprofessional behavior. The lawyer confirmed that Priyadarshan’s “Hera Feri 3.” A legal notice was sent to the experienced actor after the decision to go out of. Additionally, the lawyer said that she had shot about three and a half minutes before the film.
Amid these allegations, a source close to Paresh Rawal told IANS, “Calling someone like Paresh Rawal, a stallwart with a reputed work of four decades, ‘unprofessional’ is not just inappropriate, it’s not only unfair, it is laughing. Let’s clarify: Let’s clarify: The film also started.”
The source said, “He had gone out of the tent long ago, even before the pitch, the chaos of the lights, camera, and the circus rolled into the city. Paresh Rawal is the person who has produced a role of his career at one time – not in the headlines, but on honesty, disciplinary and sheer craft. He does not need noise, and does not surely grow on it.”
On 18 May, Paresh Rawal officially announced his departure from the film via a post on X. He clarified that his exit was not related to any “creative issues”.
The actor addressed circulating rumors about his departure from the much awaited comedy sequel, suggesting that he left for creative differences with the director, Priyadarshan. Rawal was in a hurry to set the record straight and remove these speculation. He tweeted, “I want to put it on record that my decision to move away from Hera Ferri 3 was not due to creative differences. I repeat that there is no creative disagreement with the filmmaker. I have a lot of love, respect and faith to the film director in Sri Priyadarshan.”
In response to Rawal’s sudden exit from the “Hera Fari 3” shoot, Akshay Kumar’s production company, Cape of Good Films filed a case, causing a loss of Rs 25 crore. The production house also issued a detailed statement underlining the legal basis for the suit. According to the statement, Paresh Rawal received a signed amount of Rs 11 lakh and never gave any concern or dissatisfaction during the initial phase of filming.
After the suit was filed, Paresh Rawal mentioned in an interview that he had informed about his decision to leave Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Priyadarshan. However, in different interviews, both Sunil Shetty and Priyadarshan claimed to be unaware of Rawal’s departure.
Additionally, a source close to the production house told IANS that his demand for additional payment was a significant factor behind Paresh Rawal’s exit, despite already receiving a adequate fee. An internal source said, “Mr. Paresh is an experienced actor, and we have enjoyed working with him on many projects. However, this behavior seems unprofessional and was completely unpredictable with someone in his height.”
Paresh Rawal portrayed Babura Ganpato Apte in the first two “Hera Feri” films released in 2000 and 2006. Both films were directed by Priyadarshan, who are also directing the upcoming third installment.
