Akshay Kumar's production house sues Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore over Hera Pheri 3 exit: Report
Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar, through his production house Cape of Good Films, has reportedly sent a legal notice to actor Paresh Rawal, demanding Rs 25 crore in damages after he confirmed his exit from Hera Pheri 3.
Akshay has accused Rawal of gross unprofessionalism for abruptly leaving the film, despite having signed a contract and started filming, as reported by the Hindustan Times on Tuesday.
Rawal, in response to speculation about the reasons for his sudden departure, had earlier clarified that neither creative differences nor monetary issues were the cause. It was reported that he was being paid more than three times his usual fee for the role.
While the exact reason for his exit isn’t clear, reports stated that the actor “did not feel like being a part of the film.”
“Paresh displayed a blatant disregard for professional integrity or commercial morality. If he wanted to not do the film, he should have said so before signing the legal contract, accepting the signing amount and making the producer spend so much money on the shoot,” HT quoted its source as saying.
The source added that Bollywood actors need to understand that, much like in Hollywood, producers in India will no longer tolerate actors who come and go from films at their convenience.
The Hera Pheri franchise, one of the most iconic comedy film series in Indian cinema, began in 2000 with the film Hera Pheri, directed by Priyadarshan, and featured the memorable trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal.
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Expelled BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to launch ‘non-adjustment political party’ in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Aug 22 (PTI): Expelled BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday announced that he would launch a “non-adjustment political party” in Karnataka.
The Vijayapura MLA made the announcement in the assembly after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the state’s financial woes and accused the previous BJP government of passing bills without funds during its 2019-23 tenure.
“You (Siddaramaiah) too got support from two of us,” Yatnal said, prompting Siddaramaiah to quip, “Please sit down. You have been expelled from the party.”
In his response, Yatnal said, “You were also expelled by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda from the JD(S). Whoever is expelled from a party becomes Chief Minister one day.”
“I will be happy if you become Chief Minister,” Siddaramaiah said in a lighter vein. “But from which party will you do it?” the CM asked and suggested that Yatnal form a new party after his expulsion from the BJP.
“I am going to form a ‘Non-Adjustment Political Party’. Don’t worry if it cuts BJP’s votes. It won’t help you,” Yatnal responded. Siddaramaiah retorted that Yatnal should launch his outfit if he wanted the Congress to come to power.
The firebrand leader was expelled from the BJP for six years after repeatedly targeting former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his son, state BJP president B Y Vijayendra, over "dynastic politics" and alleging an adjustment between Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah.
Several BJP legislators had joined his campaign before the party high command acted to quell dissidence.
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