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‘How could he say no to me?’: Paresh Rawal says ₹25 crore Hera Pheri 3 lawsuit by Akshay Kumar was ‘emotional reaction’

‘How could he say no to me?’: Paresh Rawal says ₹25 crore Hera Pheri 3 lawsuit by Akshay Kumar was ‘emotional reaction’

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Last year, Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal grabbed headlines when he announced his exit from Hera Pheri 3, and now filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that he won’t be directing the film anymore. In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Paresh revealed the reason behind his exit and reacted to Akshay Kumar sending him a legal notice. A file photo of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty Paresh Rawal on Akshay Kumar ₹25 crore legal notice to him Paresh clarified that his exit from the film had nothing to do with being uncomfortable working with Akshay. He said, “No, it wasn’t about, ‘I’m uncomfortable working with Akshay Kumar.’ It was a contractual obligation. If I were to do the film, I needed the approval of Firoz (Nadiadwala, producer) because he is the sole owner of the Hera Pheri franchise. And also of other films like Awara Paagal Deewana, Welcome, and all of that. Until I had his approval, I simply couldn’t commit. When the legal notice came, I thought, ‘Why am I getting dragged into legal issues? …

Akshay Kumar’s banner breaks silence on Hera Pheri 3 row, issues warning over film rights | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar’s banner breaks silence on Hera Pheri 3 row, issues warning over film rights | Bollywood News

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Although Hindi cinema fans worldwide were on cloud nine after learning that their beloved Hera Pheri franchise was getting a third instalment, their smiles soon faded as the Akshay Kumar-led project found itself embroiled in a series of controversies. After being mired in a legal battle over its rights and then in the row over actor Paresh Rawal’s abrupt exit from the project, Hera Pheri 3 landed in a tight spot when director Priyadarshan announced he had parted ways with it. Amid all this, Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films LLP has stepped forward, issuing a statement emphasising that it alone holds all the rights pertaining to Hera Pheri 3. The production company has also cautioned stakeholders against entering into any deals with third-party entities that claim they have stakes in the film. According to Bollywood Hungama, Cape of Good Films issued the statement in a movie magazine on Saturday, July 4. Check Out | Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt are now married: Couple tie the knot in intimate ceremony at home Akshay Kumar’s Cape of …

Priyadarshan felt insulted by Hera Pheri producer: ‘Said my cut was like a poor man’s version’ | Bollywood News

Priyadarshan felt insulted by Hera Pheri producer: ‘Said my cut was like a poor man’s version’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 4, 2026 09:39 AM IST The last few weeks have been particularly disappointing for fans of Hera Pheri 3. After years of anticipation, filmmaker Priyadarshan announced that he had stepped away from directing the much-awaited comedy. He later went a step further, claiming that the film may never make it to theatres because of the legal disputes surrounding the project. Now, the filmmaker has once again spoken about the controversy, making serious allegations against producer Firoz Nadiadwala. ‘Don’t make Hera Pheri 3 with Priyadarshan’ In an interview with Mid-day, Priyadarshan accused the producer of repeatedly insulting him over the years. He recalled, “Firoz told Akshay, ‘You have the rights to make Hera Pheri 3, but never make it with Priyadarshan. That’s my only request.’ He has insulted me so many times. He told me that my cut of Hera Pheri (2000) looked like a poor man’s version and that he had to edit my five-hour movie.” ‘I could’ve made it bigger than Dhurandhar’ Priyadarshan also revealed that he had initially agreed to …

Akshay Kumar: Bhojpuri is better than Hollywood

Akshay Kumar: Bhojpuri is better than Hollywood

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Ahead of the release of Welcome To The Jungle, actor Akshay Kumar and the film’s team came together for the launch of a new track from the comedy entertainer. The event was marked by humour, candid conversations and a few remarks that quickly grabbed attention online. Akshay Kumar: Bhojpuri is better than Hollywood While the film has a a Bhojpuri song, is Akshay planning to now venture Bhojpuri cinema next? The actor made a striking comparison between Bhojpuri music and Hollywood. Praising the richness of regional cultures, he said, “Bhojpuri is better than Hollywood. I have given this line, (Speaking about the line from the song that actor Jacqueline Fernandes says) because they can’t hear this song. They will not understand anything. They have never seen a song like this..” He added, “We can proudly say that we have so many cultures. Our songs are made in so much culture. We should be proud of the kind of culture we have and the variety that exists in our country.” Paresh Rawal: Hera Pheri chalti rahegi …

Hera Pheri 3: Priyadarshan reacts to resurfaced reports of Paresh Rawal`s exit

Hera Pheri 3: Priyadarshan reacts to resurfaced reports of Paresh Rawal`s exit

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The controversy around Hera Pheri 3 doesn’t seem to slow down. Amid the film’s ongoing legal issues regarding its rights, reports of one of the lead stars, Paresh Rawal, exiting the project recently surfaced.  Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh Rawal`s exit rumours The reports added that the actor has even returned his signing amount of Rs 11 lakh along with 15 per cent interest. The film’s director, Priyadarshan, has now reacted to the matter. According to ETimes, when approached to clarify about Paresh’s future in the third instalment of the cult franchise, Priyadarshan said, “I am not aware.” Reports of Paresh Rawal exiting the Hera Pheri franchise The latest reports on Sunday claimed that Paresh Rawal had once again stepped away from the film over disagreements over the payment structure mentioned in the agreement. Reports also added that the actor had returned the signing amount along with additional compensation.  However, the viral claims seem to have stemmed from older reports which reportedly resurfaced. The earlier reports claimed that Paresh Rawal had exited the film and returned …

World Laughter Day 2026: Akshay Kumar revisits his iconic comic roles

World Laughter Day 2026: Akshay Kumar revisits his iconic comic roles

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In a bid to mark World Laughter Day, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has taken a nostalgic trip, revisiting his epic comic moments from his popular films like `Welcome`, `Phir Hera Pheri`, `Bhool Bhulaiyaa`, `Bhagam Bhag`, and others. Akshay shared a video montage of the film scenes, offering a subtle nod to his journey across the comedy genre.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) “Kisi ne bataya aaj World Laughter Day hai. Maine socha ho jaye! Hanste rahiye, hansaate rahiye,” the actor wrote in the caption. The video left fans amused, with many celebrating Akshay Kumar`s comedy hits and performances. His wife, Twinkle Khanna, also commented on the post, leaving a hilarious comment in her witty style. “May you laugh and make people laugh, all the way to the bank and then hand me the cheque book,” Twinkle wrote. One of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is known for his impeccable …

Firoz Nadiadwala accuses Hera Pheri makers of cheating; FIR filed

Firoz Nadiadwala accuses Hera Pheri makers of cheating; FIR filed

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An FIR was reportedly filed against the makers of Hera Pheri after film producer Firoz Nadiadwala filed a complaint against them. The producer accused them of defamation and cheating in the ongoing copyright case. FIR filed against Hera Pheri makers Film producer Firoz Nadiadwala has filed a complaint at Amboli police station against producers Gopala Pillai Vijaykumar and M. Paul Michael for alleged cheating and defamation over the copyright of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, on which Hera Pheri is based. The police registered a case on April 27, 2026. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Why Bhooth Bangla can’t recreate the Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan magic sans Neeraj Vora | Bollywood News

Why Bhooth Bangla can’t recreate the Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan magic sans Neeraj Vora | Bollywood News

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Bhooth Bangla, Priyadarshan’s long-awaited reunion with Akshay Kumar, is a classic case of how one of Bollywood’s most successful director-actor pairs can’t get it right without their third musketeer, the writer. Neeraj Vora, who penned the screenplay and dialogues of most Akshay-Priyadarshan past hits, passed away in 2017. Vora, an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, was the co-architect of the comedy subgenre popularized by the actor-director duo. Their last collaboration was Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), another horror comedy, which went on to spawn a franchise of its own, helmed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan. Thus, comparisons with Bhooth Bangla was inevitable, given the narrative structure (first half is all comedy with a spattering of horror; second half is all horror with no laughs), the ensemble cast (Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, and Manoj Joshi were a part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, while Tabu played a classical dancer in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2), and even the setting (both films were primarily shot at Chomu Palace, Jaipur). But after watching Bhooth Bangla, I’m happy to confirm it’s nowhere close to …

It’s lot of fun with them: Paresh Rawal on reunion with Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan in ‘Bhooth Bangla’

It’s lot of fun with them: Paresh Rawal on reunion with Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan in ‘Bhooth Bangla’

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New Delhi, Paresh Rawal says it felt good to be back in the company of his favourite people Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar for “Bhooth Bangla”, a film that reunites the trio after a long gap. It’s lot of fun with them: Paresh Rawal on reunion with Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ They have delivered a number of comedy hits in “Garam Masala”, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, “Bhagam Bhag”, “Hera Pheri”, “Hungama” and “Hungama 2”. Rawal is also reuniting with his “Hera Pheri” co-star Tabu in this movie. “It was a lot of fun to be back. You look forward to certain things in life. Sometimes, when you work with such good people, your journey is very good. This kind of company increases your haemoglobin. Your health improves,” Rawal told PTI in an interview. Shooting for “Bhooth Bangla” was nostalgic for the actor as it was shot in Chomu Palace in Rajasthan, which was also the location of their 2007 hit “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”. But both the movies are completely different, said Rawal. “The interesting thing about this …

Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement

Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement

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Mumbai, There are no disagreements, says Akshay Kumar. The word does not exist in our dictionary, chimes in Priyadarshan. The actor and the director in perfect sync as they ready for their next release, “Bhoot Bangla”, which follows multiple comedies, most of them hits. Friends and collaborators: Akshay, Priyadarshan count their many points of agreement The duo first worked together in 2000 cult comedy “Hera Pheri”, a film credited with transforming Akshay’s image from an action star to a hero who can also bring in the laughs. There was little looking back after that with the partnership leading to “Garam Masala”, “Bhaagam Bhaag”, “Bhool Bhulaiyya”, “De Dana Dan” and “Khatta Meetha”. Have there been any disagreements in this long collaboration? Not at all, they both answer. “If I tell him, ‘Sir, this looks nice?’, and he says, ‘No’, then I don’t do it. There’s no disagreement,” Akshay told PTI in a joint interview with Priyadarshan. “That word, that meaning is not there in our dictionary,” the director added. Their next venture “Bhoot Bangla” their first …