Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has finally responded to a fan’s heartfelt comment that called him the “real hero of Hera Pheri,” nearly a month after reports surfaced about his exit from the upcoming installment of the iconic comedy franchise.
The Hera Pheri trilogy, known for its cult status in Indian cinema, features Rawal as the ever-memorable Baburao Ganpatrao Apte — a character that continues to live in the hearts of millions. Fans were disheartened when news broke that Rawal might not be a part of Hera Pheri 4, currently in development. While neither the makers nor Rawal officially confirmed his departure at the time, the silence left many fans worried.
Now, responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter), who tweeted, “Paresh Rawal is and will always be the real hero of Hera Pheri. No Baburao, no Hera Pheri!”, the 68-year-old actor humbly acknowledged the love, writing:
“Thank you for such affection and belief in Baburao. Your support means the world. Characters may come and go, but love like this stays forever.”
The actor’s response triggered an emotional wave among netizens, who flooded the thread with memes, nostalgic clips, and messages urging the producers to retain Rawal in the franchise. Some even trended hashtags like #NoBabuRaoNoHeraPheri to make their sentiments known.
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A Legacy That Shaped Comedy
Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Baburao in the 2000 original Hera Pheri and its 2006 sequel Phir Hera Pheri is widely regarded as one of Indian cinema’s finest comic performances. With his trademark Marathi-accented Hindi, round glasses, and drunken honesty, Baburao became more than just a character — he became an emotion.
The dynamic trio of Akshay Kumar (Raju), Suniel Shetty (Shyam), and Rawal (Babu Bhaiya) has been instrumental in the success of the series, and any disruption to the original cast has caused unease among fans.
What’s Next?
While the official cast of Hera Pheri 4 remains uncertain, speculations continue to swirl. Some reports suggest that Kartik Aaryan might play a new character, while others claim the original trio might reunite after all.
For now, Paresh Rawal’s heartfelt acknowledgment is a reminder of how deeply a fictional character can resonate across generations. Whether or not he returns to the franchise, for fans, Baburao Apte remains irreplaceable.
And as one fan summed it up: “You can make another Hera Pheri, but you can’t make another Babu Bhaiya.”