Bollywood fans are heartbroken as the drama around Hera Pheri 3 continues to grow. After Paresh Rawal’s exit, co-star Suniel Shetty has finally spoken out, and his words clearly show how deeply he feels about the situation. With Rawal walking away from his iconic role as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, Shetty believes the film just can’t happen without him. Below is a detailed look at what Suniel Shetty said and what’s going on behind the scenes.
What Suniel Shetty Said About Paresh Rawal’s Exit
Suniel Shetty made it very clear in a recent interview that Hera Pheri 3 is incomplete without Paresh Rawal. He said, “It 100 percent cannot happen without Paresh ji.” According to him, even if he or Akshay Kumar are not in the film, maybe the movie can still be made. But without Baburao, the magic is gone. He believes Baburao is the soul of the film and the character that brings everything together.
Suniel Found Out From His Children
Interestingly, Suniel didn’t even know about Paresh Rawal quitting the film until his kids Athiya and Ahan Shetty told him. He said they both messaged him in just 15 minutes asking, “Papa, what is this?” Suniel was busy with his promotions for another film when he read the news. He said it was such a shock that he couldn’t understand what had happened. He even thought of texting Paresh Rawal directly, but then decided to speak to him in person.
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Director Priyadarshan Also Surprised
Director Priyadarshan, who is returning to direct Hera Pheri 3, also seemed shocked. He said that Akshay Kumar had asked him to check if Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty were both ready for the film, and they had agreed. But now, he says he has received no formal communication from Rawal. Priyadarshan also mentioned that Akshay had invested a huge amount in the film, and he might take legal action against Rawal for leaving mid-way.
What’s Going On With Akshay Kumar?
Reports say that Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films, has sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal asking for Rs 25 crore as damages. Since Akshay is now producing the film after buying the rights from Feroz Nadiadwala, this sudden move has caused big trouble. It’s said that the film had already started shooting a promo and was planning to shoot more scenes soon.
Why Fans Are Worried
Fans are already feeling disappointed. Many of them remember the earlier confusion when Akshay Kumar himself was not part of the franchise. And now, with Paresh Rawal leaving, it feels like the team is breaking apart. For most fans, Hera Pheri without Baburao is just not the same.
Why ‘Hera Pheri’ Means More Than Just a Film
Suniel Shetty said something very emotional. He shared that Hera Pheri is not just a film for them—it also helps their mental health. It brings joy, laughter, and connection. That’s why the shock of Rawal leaving is even bigger. Suniel believes that the film gave people hope and happiness and that’s why they should preserve the original team and its spirit.
As of now, Paresh Rawal seems firm in his decision to quit Hera Pheri 3, though he did hint earlier that no one knows what the future holds. Fans are still hoping that things get sorted and the original trio—Akshay, Suniel, and Paresh—reunite once again. After all, Bollywood’s most loved comedy deserves a happy ending both on and off the screen.
FAQs
Who is producing Hera Pheri 3 now?
Akshay Kumar’s production house, Cape of Good Films, is producing it after buying the rights.
Why did Paresh Rawal quit the film?
He said he doesn’t feel connected to the film anymore and wants meaningful character growth, not just cashing in on success.
What was Suniel Shetty’s reaction?
He was shocked and said the film cannot happen without Paresh Rawal.
Did Paresh Rawal inform the team?
He claims he did, but director Priyadarshan said he got no such message.
Is legal action being taken?
Reports say Akshay Kumar has sent a Rs 25 crore legal notice to Paresh Rawal.
