After Pankaj Tripathi's AI-generated images for Hera Pheri 3 go viral, actor says 'not scared'
Hera Pheri 3 fans wish to see Pankaj Tripathi replace Paresh Rawal in the movie, and have gone the extra mile to prove so
Last Updated: 09.04 AM, Jun 02, 2025
The AI craze refuses to die down and Hera Pheri 3 fans instantly jumped onto the wagon after Paresh Rawal made an exit. They started creating and making images of Pankaj Tripathi viral. During the time, the actor has now given a generic reaction to AI content on the internet. He has, however, also assured that he's 'not scared' of the tool but for a different reason.
Pankaj Tripathi not scared of AI replacing humans
Pankaj Tripathi advocated using AI meaningfully while talking to Zoom. The actor asked the public to beware of what is real and what is fake. At the same time, the actor said that he's not afraid of AI because a machine cannot replicate human emotions, which is especially important in his profession. "I am not scared because no matter how much technology evolves, human emotions have a lot of value and that is not going to change," the actor said.
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Pankaj Tripathi's AI images go viral as fans demand to see him in Hera Pheri 3
Interestingly, Pankaj Tripathi's fans have used AI to shower their love upon him. After hearing the news of Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, these fans started circulating AI images of Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao Apte. Of course, the images instantly went viral. Although the actor is yet to react to them directly, it is his first time talking about AI since the instance.
Paresh Rawal-Akshay Kumar go legal route over Hera Pheri 3 exit
Paresh Rawal left Hera Pheri 3 mid-way of the project, thus causing panic among the cast, crew and fans alike. Akshay Kumar, who is the producer of the film, sent Paresh Rawal a legal notice and sued him for Rs. 25 crore. The veteran actor sent back the paycheque of Rs. 11 lakhs with interest and some additional amount. However, at the recently held Housefull 5 trailer launch, Akshay clarified that he moved court against his co-star of 30 years and thus, cannot talk of the matter any further for it will be handled legally from that point on. An update in the case is still awaited.