The way forward for Hera Pheri 3 hangs in uncertainty following Paresh Rawal’s sudden departure from the venture, which reportedly led Akshay Kumar to problem a authorized discover to the veteran star. Whereas followers anxiously await information in regards to the subsequent installment of the enduring comedy sequence, many have turned to imagining Pankaj Tripathi within the legendary function of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. An AI-generated picture depicting Tripathi as Baburao has gone viral on-line, sparking largely unfavorable reactions from the viewers, calling it “like Robert Pattinson in Batman.”
Within the viral AI-generated picture, Pankaj Tripathi is styled with Baburao’s iconic thick-rimmed glasses and trademark coiffure. He’s dressed within the character’s acquainted white dhoti and vest, full with a gold chain and bracelet, ending touches that evoke the traditional look.
The picture was shared with the caption, “Can Pankaj Tripathi play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri?” Nonetheless, the publish has acquired largely essential suggestions on Reddit. Check out the picture beneath:
One person commented, “Pankaj Tripathi might deliver one thing worthwhile to the function, however he wouldn’t be a substitute, he’d be a reinvention. He’d in all probability make a superb ‘Babu Bhaiya’ kind character in a spin-off or reboot, however entering into Paresh Rawal’s footwear instantly would really feel off. Audiences would consistently evaluate them, and the attraction of the unique may get misplaced. So respectfully, no.”
One other added, “It’s gonna be the way it was for Robert Pattinson in Batman.” One remark learn, “Each are good actors. However this function will be completed by on and solely Paresh Rawal.”
Suniel Shetty had earlier shared his shock over Paresh Rawal’s departure from Hera Pheri 3, emphasizing that the movie merely couldn’t transfer ahead with out the veteran actor.
In a dialog with ANI, Shetty reportedly acknowledged that whereas the venture may nonetheless have a slim probability of continuous with out him or Akshay Kumar, it was not possible to think about it with out Paresh Rawal.
He famous that the dynamic between Raju and Shyam would fall flat with out Baburao’s iconic presence. In a separate interview with Zoom, Shetty additional highlighted that the movie’s lasting affect got here from its beloved characters, Raju, Shyam, and Baburao, reasonably than the actors themselves, stressing that nobody might exchange the unique trio.
With this in thoughts, followers proceed to hope that Rawal may rethink and return to the franchise.
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