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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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
