Updated On: 15 January, 2023 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
Paresh, who stirred controversy by revealing that Aaryan has joined Hera Pheri 3, says there is no clarity about Akshay reprising his role

Paresh Rawal and Kartik Aaryan
A string of releases is in the pipeline for Paresh Rawal. While The Storyteller is doing the rounds of international film festivals, Shehzada and Dream Girl 2 are on the anvil. However, it is his fourth venture, Hera Pheri 3 that has everyone’s attention. Last November, the veteran actor made headlines when he revealed that Kartik Aaryan had joined the upcoming instalment of the comedy. Soon, it was learnt that Akshay Kumar would not reprise his role as the street-smart Raju in the franchise—a decision that caused heartbreak among fans.
Rawal fails to understand why the casting has led to such a hullabaloo among fans. “Hera Pheri 3 is definitely happening, and my corner as Babulal is secure. I knew that Kartik Aaryan is doing it, so I said it. What is there to hide? Earlier, when [the late] Neeraj Vora was to direct Phir Hera Pheri 3 with John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, it got shelved for some reason after a portion was shot. Even at that time, there was not so much controversy,” he states.