Director Priyadarshan reacted to Paresh Rawal from Hera Feri 3: I am hurt
Director Priyadarshan has expressed deep disappointment when Paresh Rawal’s sudden exit from ‘Hera Ferry 3’, it is called tragic.
‘Hera Ferry 3’ controversy continues in a dramatic manner. Now director Priyadarshan has broken his silence on an unexpected departure from Paresh Rawal’s much awaited film.
In a special conversation with Bombay TimesThe filmmaker expressed deep disappointment, called Rawal’s exit “shocking” and “hurting”.
“I don’t know what happened. His exit is really a shock for me. I will tell you that I will hurt you,” Priyadarshan told Daily. “I started it (third part), and suddenly, he came back. He did not give me any clarification. I was hurt. Paresh was like a family, and he did not give me any clarification as to why he did this. So, without his clarification, he said that he is nothing against me, and I do not really do.
The ‘Hera Ferry’ series is extremely popular in India and fans were excited to see the original trio, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal, back together again, this time as a director with Priyadarshan. He returned to direct the third part after staying away from the second installment.
Earlier, Paresh Rawal himself clarified to get out of the film through a social media post. He wrote, “I want to put it on record that my decision to move away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I reiterate that there is no creative disagreement with the filmmaker. I have immense love, respect and faith in film director Shri Priyadarshan.”
After the report came out, the situation became a mercury that Akshay Kumar was allegedly planning a legal action against Rawal, allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore for losses to vandalize the project. However, co-star Sunil Shetty replied with surprise, “I have no clue about it. It’s absolutely shocking. I first thought of texting him, and then I thought I would meet him and discuss it. I have no words about it. Even Akshay has happened as it happened.”
When asked about legal threats, Priyadarshan took himself away from controversy. “I don’t know all this. I live in Chennai. I don’t know much about Bollywood politics. We just wrapped ‘Bhoot Bungalow’. I never saw any tension. I really don’t know.
Fans and people in the film industry are confused and are waiting to know what is really happening. The speculation remains on whether ‘Hera Ferry 3’ will proceed as planned or will face further delays. For now, the fate of the film hangs in uncertainty.
