Sonakshi Sinha Says She Can`t Imagine Hera Pheri 3 Without Paresh Rawal
Updated on: 25 June, 2025 12:04 PM IST |Shweta Shah
"Can`t Imagine Hera Pheri Without Paresh Rawal," Says Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha is making her comeback on the big screens after her marriage with a supernatural thriller, Nikita Roy. The film also stars Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal in leading roles.
Paresh Rawal took the internet by storm after he announced his exit from Hera Pheri 3. As fans expressed their shock and disbelief, Sonakshi felt the same way. She said she "cannot imagine" Hera Pheri without the veteran actor in it.
In a conversation with IANS, the actress said, “I can`t imagine Hera Pheri 3 without Paresh Rawal." She reiterated that his presence was crucial for the film to maintain the comedy franchise`s OG charm.
The Dabangg actress also shared her experience working with Paresh Rawal and called it "fantastic" in Nikita Roy, a supernatural thriller film.
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“I think it was such an honour for me to share screen space with an actor of his calibre. And, you know, in terms of his body of work and how amazing he is, it was an amazing experience for me," Sonakshi said.
Nikita Roy`s director, Kussh S. Sinha, who also happens to be Sonakshi Sinha`s brother, had only amazing things to say about the veteran superstar.
In a conversation with ETimes, Kussh said, “I feel extremely fortunate that we just had to have two meetings with him, and he was on board. That gave me confidence when he came on board.”
“He is spoilt for choice. Because Paresh ji is such a capable actor, any director would want to work with him. 99 per cent of the industry would want to work with Paresh Rawal ji," he further added.
About Paresh Rawal`s exit from Hera Pheri
Rawal shocked his fans and followers after he announced his sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3. This is the third instalment of the comedy franchise after Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri. He plays the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte.
Also Read: Hera Pheri 3 Controversy Explained: Why Did Paresh Rawal Quit and Much More
Rumours suggested that the actor parted ways due to creative differences with director Priyadarshan. Some even mentioned he was unhappy with the fees offered to him.
I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER . I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2025
Paresh Rawal took to X (formerly Twitter) a couple of months back and put all the rumours to rest. His tweet read, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I reiterate that there are no creative disagreements with the filmmaker. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr Priyadarshan, the film director."
Meanwhile, Sonakshi Sinha`s Nikita Roy will see a theatrical release on June 27.
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