Akshay Kumar speaks up on ‘Hera Pheri 3’ controversy, Paresh Rawal’s exit
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Housefull 5’, addressed the controversy surrounding Paresh Rawal’s exit from the highly anticipated ‘Hera Pheri 3’.
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Housefull 5’, addressed the controversy surrounding Paresh Rawal’s exit from the highly anticipated ‘Hera Pheri 3’.
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Akshay Reacts at ‘Housefull 5’ Trailer Launch
At the trailer launch event of ‘Housefull 5’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, Akshay Kumar was questioned about the reports claiming that he had filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal following the latter’s decision to leave the film. Paresh cited lack of inspiration and novelty in his iconic role as Babu Bhaiyya—the heart of the ‘Hera Pheri’ franchise—as the reason for his exit.
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Akshay Defends Paresh Rawal
Akshay expressed disappointment over the media using the term “foolish” in relation to Paresh Rawal, emphasizing his respect and long-standing friendship with the veteran actor. “Let me first tell you, using this kind of word, like ‘foolish’ for my co-star, I would not appreciate that. That’s not right. I have worked with him for 32 years. We are very good friends, and he is a great actor. I admire him a lot,” said Akshay.
Refrains From Further Comments Due to Legal Proceedings
The superstar chose not to comment further on the matter, stating the issue is currently subjudice. “Jo bhi kuch hai (whatever it is), I don’t think this is a place to talk about this. Whatever has happened is a serious matter and it will be handled by the court. So I don’t think I will speak about this,” he added.
Background of the Controversy
The controversy ignited after reports emerged that Paresh Rawal had walked out of ‘Hera Pheri 3’, disappointing fans of the beloved franchise. Following this, Akshay Kumar, who not only stars as one of the leads but also produces the film after acquiring rights from Firoz Nadiadwala, filed a legal suit against Paresh.
Paresh Rawal’s Statement on His Exit
Paresh Rawal clarified that his decision to leave was not due to creative differences with director Priyadarshan, with whom he shares a strong professional bond. He emphasized his respect for the filmmaker and explained that his choice was a well-considered decision driven by his feeling that the character no longer resonated with his artistic sensibilities.
