Pankaj Tripathi to play Baburao in Hera Pheri 3 after Paresh Rawal's exit? Stree 2 actor reveals

Hera Pheri 3 is one of the most talked-about projects, and recently it has been grabbing several headlines after Paresh Rawal confirmed his exit from the film. From filmmaker Priyadarshan to actors Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, and fans, everyone was left in tears after the news. After this heartbreaking update, fans demanded to cast Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao in the film. In a new interview, Tripathi reacted to the rumors of him replacing Paresh in Hera Pheri 3. 

Pankaj Tripathi to join Hera Pheri 3?

After Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, Pankaj Tripathi's name was mentioned by several fans as they want the actor in Baburao's role, and they assume the Stree 2 actor can pull the role off well. 

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the Gangs Of Wasseypur actor was asked to share his reaction to fans wanting him to act in Hera Pheri 3. “That is something I have also heard and read. I don't believe in it. Paresh ji is an amazing actor. I am zero in front of him. I respect him a lot. I don't think I am the right person for the role,” Pankaj said.

Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3

When the news of Paresh Rawal's exit from the film surfaced on social media, it was reported that he had left the project due to creative differences. But brushing off the rumors, Paresh took to his X account on May 18 and 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."

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Reacting to the news, one fan wrote on X, "There isn't Any Sense of Making #HeraPheri3 if There's No #PareshRawal as Baburao Ganpatrao Aapte I think it's Marketing Strategy by Team. He Will join Later soon."

Another said, "Babu Bhaiya was soul of this film!." A third fan said, "It's my sincerely request to all the members of #HeraPheri3 producer, Director, actors plz gather a immediate meeting with #PareshRawal about #HeraPheri3 because if he is not in the film then the hera pheri won't be hera pheri."

Meanwhile, Hera Pheri was released in 2000, and Phir Hera Pheri hit theaters in 2006. The movies star Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty as Baburao, Raju, and Shyam.