Paresh Rawal Opens Up On Exit From Hera Pheri 3, Confirms Quitting Iconic ‘Babu Bhaiya’ Role

By Correspondent On May 18, 2025

Hera Pheri is one of the most popular film franchises of all time and will return with its third instalment. It was reported that the original trio Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal will return to the third part. Earlier there was buzz that was doing rounds on social media that Paresh Rawal has quit Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences with the makers.

But in the recent development, Paresh Rawal has now stepped in to clear the air where he confirmed quitting the iconic ‘Babu Bhaiya’ role. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the veteran actor 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

Earlier while speaking to Bollywood Hungama about his exit from Hera Pheri 3, the actor simply gave his confirmation and said, “Yes, it’s a fact.”

The news of Paresh Rawal’s exit becomes even more shocking as Suniel Shetty expressed his excitement for the film. In an interview, he said, “Excited hain kyunki same team hai. Masti bhara rehta hai.” He also talked about working with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal again. He said, “Jab hum teen saath mein hote hain to aas paas waalon ki haalat bahut kharab hoti hai.”

Hera Pheri is one of the most popular film franchises of all time and will return with its third instalment. It was earlier reported that Akshay won’t be a part of the film but later sorted his differences. Kartik Aryan was also rumoured to star in Hera Pheri 3 but the makers did not comment on it.