Akshay Kumar Helped Paresh Rawal Return To 'Hera Pheri 3'? Producer Reveals What Really Happened

Hera Pheri 3's announcement came after nearly two decades which was supposed to be a grand return of laughter, nostalgia and the iconic trio including 'Baburao', 'Raju' and 'Shyam'. But all the happiness came to a halt after Paresh Rawal, who played the iconic role of 'Baburao Apte', announced his exit a few weeks ago. It brought the film into an uncertain phase and sparked a legal tussle between Paresh and Akshay who is also supposed to produce the film. But, recently, fans breathed a sigh of relief after the Sanju actor announced his return. As the chaos is now over, Firoz Nadiadwala revealed how they managed to solve the issue.

Firoz Nadiadwala reveals Ahmed Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Akshay helped in Paresh's return 

Firoz Nadiadwala, who produced the first two films in the Hera Pheri franchise recently sat down for a conversation with Pinkvilla. During his conversation, he opened up about how they managed to solve the issue of Paresh Rawal's exit which has brought joy to the fans. He explained the significant task of solving the issues with the Oh My God! actor was done by filmmakers, Sajid Nadiadwala and Ahmed Khan. Talking about their efforts, he said:

"With love, respect, and kind guidance of my brother Sajid Nadiadwala, and also Mr Ahmed Khan, the Hera Pheri family is back together. My brother, Sajid, put in a lot of personal time and effort over several days to resolve the matter. We have a bond of over 50 years. Ahmed, too, put in a lot of personal efforts."

Apart from crediting Sajid Nadiadwala and Ahmed Khan, Firoz also mentioned that Akshay, who has been a significant actor in the Hera Pheri franchise and the producer of Hera Pheri 3, also supported them in ensuring that the third instalment in the franchise is made with Paresh Rawal who is an inevitable part of it. Sharing his views on Akshay, Firoz said:

"We also have Akshay ji's support. He was very kind, loving, and affectionate in the entire process of sorting out the issues. We've shared a very good bond since 1996."

Paresh Rawal opened up about his comeback in the Hera Pheri 3 franchise 

Recently, Paresh Rawal sat down for an interview with Himanshu Mehta, where he confirmed that he was back in the Hera Pheri 3 franchise. He didn't divulge the specifics but mentioned that they had to 'fine-tune' each other. The actor also reflected on his friendship with Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and director, Priyadarshan, who have played a key role in the franchise and said:

"Pehle bhi aane hi waali thi (Earlier too, the film was scheduled to release), but it's just that we had to fine-tune ourselves (laughs). After all, all of them are creative, be it Priyadarshan, Akshay or Suniel. They have been friends for many, many, many years."

Why did Paresh Rawal leave Hera Pheri 3?

Back in May 2025, Paresh Rawal left everyone shocked after he announced his decision to exit the much-awaited film, Hera Pheri 3. The initial reports suggested that he had some creative differences with the film's team. But, later, Paresh clarified it wasn't the reason and Akshay Kumar, who is producing the film had filed a lawsuit against the actor for leaving the film midway after taking a signing amount and shooting a promo. Later, Paresh's team mentioned that he left because he didn't receive the script and detailed contract from the makers. Also, he claimed to have received notice from the previous producer, Firoz Nadiadwala. But, the conclusion of the issue has delighted everyone. 

What do you think about Paresh Rawal's return to Hera Pheri 3?

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