Johnny Lever on Paresh Rawal Leaving Hera Pheri 3: "It Won’t Be Fun Without Him"

Johnny Lever has expressed his disappointment over Paresh Rawal's departure from the iconic comedy franchise 'Hera Pheri 3,' emphasizing that the film would not be as enjoyable without him

Lever suggested that the involved parties should sit down and resolve the matter, as fans would greatly miss Paresh Rawal's presence in the film

Akshay Kumar, when asked about the issue, acknowledged his long-standing professional relationship with Paresh Rawal and stated that the matter is serious and would be handled in court

Paresh Rawal confirmed his exit from the film on May 18, clarifying that it wasn't due to creative differences, and has responded legally to a notice he received

The producers of 'Hera Pheri 3' have filed a Rs 25 crore lawsuit against Rawal, citing his exit as unprofessional and causing financial loss, to which Rawal returned the signing fee with interest

The first 'Hera Pheri' film was released in 2000, with Rawal playing the beloved character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, making his departure from the third installment significant for fans

The franchise is known for its comedy and has a strong fan base, with the first film directed by Priyadarshan and the second by the late Neeraj Vora

The controversy has drawn attention to the production challenges and the impact of cast changes on popular film franchises