Producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah, fresh off the release of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, talks about why the director of ‘Hera Pheri’ Priyadarshan did not return for the third film in the franchise. He also talked about his relationship with the actors Akshay Kumar and: Paresh Rawal:and shared his ambitious plans to bring the epic tale of Mahabharat to the big screen.
Firoz A Nadiadwallah in his brotherhood with Akshay Kumar
In an interview with Variety India, Firoz opened up about his relationship with Akshay, whose involvement was crucial in bringing ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ to the screens. He said, “Our relationship is like a brotherhood. It’s beyond finances and pressure. Our relationship goes back to 1996-97. It’s based on staying together, working together and that’s the bond we share.”
Firoz A Nadiadwallah praises Paresh Rawal, giving ‘Hera Pheri 3: ‘ update:
When asked about his long association with Paresh Rawal, Firoz was full of praise for the veteran actor. He said, “There is no word in the dictionary to describe Paresh bhai. He is unreal. His thoughts, support and efforts are beyond ordinary. There is something spiritual in the way he approaches his work.” When asked about the current status of ‘Hera Pheri 3’, Firoz kept it brief but reassuring. He said, “Things are on track and moving in the right direction.“
Firoz A Nadiadwallah confirms that Priyadarshan is not part of ‘Hera Pheri 3’
When asked if Priyadarshan will return to helm the project, Firoz gave a straight and simple answer, leaving no room for speculation. He said, “No, Priyadarshan is not part of it.”
About ‘Hera Pheri’ and ‘Phir Hera Pheri ‘
For the uninitiated, the original ‘Hera Pheri’, which drew inspiration from the Malayalam film ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’, became an unexpected blockbuster and has since cemented its place as one of the most loved and endlessly quoted comedies in Indian cinema. The sequel, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’, directed by the late Neeraj Vora, picks up where the first left off, following the hilarious escapades of the iconic trio – Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty), and the unforgettable Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal).
