EXCLUSIVE: Pankaj Tripathi REACTS To Fans Wanting Him As Babu Bhaiya After Paresh Rawal Quits Hera Pheri 3; Says, “Main Unki Jagah Pe…”

Pankaj Tripathi is an actor who predominantly works in Hindi films and series. He is the recipient of two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. After studying acting at the National School of Drama, Tripathi had minor roles in films like Omkara (2006) and Agneepath (2012) and had a supporting role in the TV series Powder (2010). In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Pankaj Tripathi reacted to him replacing Paresh Rawal as ‘Baburao Ganpatrao Apte’ Babu Bhaiya in Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty’s Hera Pheri 3.

Pankaj Tripathi REACTS To Him Replacing Paresh Rawal In Hera Pheri 3

When asked about netizens wanting to see Pankaj Tripathi as the next Baburao after Paresh Rawal’s exit from Hera Pheri 3, the actor said, “Paresh bhai ek behtareen abhineta hai, main unki jagah pe kaise ho sakta hoon? Twitter pe log apni raye de rahe honge.”

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Adding further, memes are being circulated as well. Pankaj reacted, ”Acha, main nahi dekha. Main Twitter se logout karke mahino hogaye hai. Kyunki wahan mujhe bahut saare virathakh baheyse dikhti hai, into suchna mujhe mere dimaag mein nahi chahiye, itna information toh chodh do. Pehele hota tha main politically thoda involved tha, Bihar ka hoon. But abh lagta hai ki itni bhi political promotion, suchnaaye humaare ko nahi Milne chahiye roz. Samachaar channel ek zamaane mein subah ka samachaar duphar yaa shaam ko aata tha, abh samachaar 24 ghante ka hai. Abh samachaar banaaye jaate hai, kyunki 24 ghante kaha se samachaar honge. Toh news create karo.”

What Is The Controversy About?

Paresh Rawal’s unexpected departure from Hera Pheri 3 has taken fans by surprise and prompted legal proceedings from producer Akshay Kumar. According to Bollywood Hungama, Rawal has returned the signing amount of Rs 11 lakhs along with 15% interest, and a bit extra, for stepping away from the franchise. His original signing fee was Rs 11 lakhs, with total fees reportedly set at Rs 15 crore. Rawal’s sudden exit last week has caused shockwaves within the industry and among fans eagerly awaiting the third instalment. It had been in production for nearly two decades.

A representative from Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films stated that Rawal’s actions could lead to severe legal consequences. They emphasised that Kumar, who also produces the film, has taken legal action against him. Rawal is best known for his role as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the first two Hera Pheri films. They were released in 2000 and 2006. The franchise’s third instalment is directed by Priyadarshan, who was also involved in the earlier films.

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