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Veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri remains one of the most iconic comic roles in Indian cinema. Despite its cult status, Rawal once admitted he was 'sick and tired' of being typecast as Babu Bhaiya but also hinted at the idea of a standalone film revolving around Baburao’s quirky misadventures. Recently, he addressed the much-talked-about spinoff.
The Reality of a Standalone Babu Bhaiya Film
In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Rawal revealed that chances of a Baburao-only film are unlikely.
“We (Priyadarshan and I) haven’t discussed a spin-off on Baburao. A film is a collaborative effort. Ek film sabki wajah se banti hai. I don’t think Baburao can exist on his own. You’ll need Shyam and Raju too,” he explained.
The actor further added, “I’m not a greedy actor. I’m not foolish either. I’m not someone who assumes that duniya meri wajah se chalti hai. Even if a standalone film happens someday, Shyam and Raju also need to be there.”
Why Phir Hera Pheri Shouldn't Have Happened?
Notably, Rawal earlier also reflected on the sequel of the Hera Pheri franchise, expressing disappointment with how Phir Hera Pheri shaped up. He felt Suniel Shetty was the only one who 'held on to his character honestly and earnestly'.
"When they were making Phir Hera Pheri, they got over-confident. It shouldn’t have happened. Premise and characters like in Hera Pheri rarely come our way. Aur usko leke bada nazakat se, bada sambhal ke chalna chahiye. It shouldn’t be robbed of its sanctity. When I was dubbing for Phir Hera Pheri, I realised ki humne ganda paap kar diya hai,” he confessed, adding that the film should never have been made the way it was.
