When someone mentions Hera Pheri, it’s hard not to picture Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—the loud, lovable, and totally unforgettable character played by Paresh Rawal.
His comic timing, his expressions, and that signature dialogue delivery turned him into the heart of the franchise. So, naturally, fans were heartbroken when news broke that he was stepping away from Hera Pheri 3.
And now, in what feels like an emotional moment for Bollywood lovers, a fan on social media urged him to reconsider.
The Emotional Fan Appeal
On Monday, a fan posted on X (formerly Twitter),
“Sir please think once again to join Hera Pheri movie. You are the hero of this movie.”
That simple, heartfelt message echoed what countless fans have been feeling. But it was Paresh Rawal’s humble response that stole the show. He replied:
“NO … There are Three Heroes in Hera Pheri 🙏❤️”
In just one line, Paresh Rawal reminded everyone what made Hera Pheri special — not one, but three iconic characters, each bringing their own charm. Akshay Kumar’s clever Raju, Suniel Shetty’s naive Shyam, and Rawal’s iconic Baburao — it was this perfect trio that turned the franchise into comedy gold.
Ashish Chanchlani and Fans Get Real
Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani joined the conversation, saying what many of us were thinking:
“Paresh sir, I am sure you must be feeling burnt out by Baburao… it’s a tough situation no one will understand. But we all genuinely request you to come back. You are truly the soul of this franchise.”
He’s right. You can change stories, sets, even supporting actors — but Baburao is irreplaceable. Try imagining a Hera Pheri movie without him. It feels… empty.
The Confusion Around Hera Pheri 3
With Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty reportedly returning, fans were excited — until the news of Rawal’s exit broke. And then came another shocker: reports that Akshay Kumar’s production house had filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Paresh Rawal for stepping away from the film. Things got legal, serious, and murky very quickly.
Rawal, however, has responded through legal channels, keeping things dignified and low-key, just like the mature actor he is.
So… Can Anyone Fill Baburao‘’‘s Shoes?
Let’s be honest: nobody can. You could get a top-tier actor, try a fresh take, or even bring in AI (yes, it’s 2025!) — but Baburao is Paresh Rawal, and without him, the magic just won’t be the same.
His laugh, his confusion, his classic lines like “yeh Babu Rao ka style hai” — these are not just dialogues, they’re memories.