Paresh Rawal exits Hera Pheri 3: 5 actors who can fill his shoes alongside Akshay and Suniel

Big news for Hera Pheri series fans – Paresh Rawal has announced that he is out of Hera Pheri 3 because of creative differences with the producers. The veteran actor, who essayed the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the films, posted the news himself, leaving the fans devastated.

The fate of the movie now rests in the hands of the makers, and audiences are concerned about the direction of the story without Baburao’s brand of comedy madness. If the makers choose to proceed with a different actor, some accomplished comedians may well be poised to replace him.

Johnny Lever’s exaggerated style and iconic comic timing make him a likely candidate to play Babubhaiya. He might be able to infuse new life into the character without losing the cool of the role. Sanjay Mishra’s offbeat delivery and down-to-earth humor are also apt for his character, and he might introduce a new depth to Babubhai.

Pankaj Tripathi, who is expert at making comic cameos without being comically over-the-top, is one more who can do the job of replacing Paresh rawal. His deadpan expression and underplayed sharpness can give Babubhai another and comic angle to go down a step. Annu Kapoor’s skillful comic face and power can also find the character fitting, and give the character some new something.

Manoj Pahwa’s funny face and great comic timing also qualify him as a natural choice for the character. He could infuse Babubhai with a lovable, goofy quality, playing the character his way while maintaining what worked. With these great actors on board, fans could still be treated to a comedic Hera Pheri 3 despite the absence of Paresh Rawal.

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