For more than two decades, Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—affectionately known as Babu Bhaiya—has remained one of the most cherished and iconic comedic roles in Indian cinema.
Earlier this year, director Priyadarshan reignited fan excitement by announcing that the original trio—Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal—would reunite for Hera Pheri 3. However, in an unexpected development, Paresh Rawal has now confirmed that he will not be part of the upcoming film. When asked by ANI to address the speculation, the veteran actor simply said, “Yes, it’s true.”
The confirmation has left fans shocked and disappointed, flooding social media with emotional reactions and raising doubts about whether the beloved Hera Pheri charm can be recreated without Babu Bhaiya.
