Paresh Rawal reflects on iconic ‘Babu Rao’ role from Hera Pheri; says, “Woh gale ka fanda hain”

Actor Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Babu Rao in the comedy film Hera Pheri remains iconic. In a recent interview with The Lallantop, the actor opened up about the lasting impact of the role, revealing that he felt typecast in comic roles after that. Paresh described his role in Hera Pheri as akin to a “gale ka fanda,” reflecting how it became a defining character that limited his range.

 

Paresh Rawal reflects on iconic ‘Babu Rao’ role from Hera Pheri; says, “Woh gale ka fanda hain”

 

During the conversation, Paresh Rawal shared, “Woh gale ka fanda hain. Main 2007 mein Vishal Bharadwaj ji ke paas gaya tha. 2006 mein part 2 release ho gayi thi. Ki mere paas ek film he, mujhe iski jo ek image hain na usse chhutkara chahiye. Same getup ke andar alag kissam ka role. Woh aap kar ke de sakte hain mujhe. Jo bhi ata he uske andar Hera Pheri hain. Main actor hu yaar, mujhe phasna nahi he iss daldal main.”

 

He further added, “Phir main gaya 2022 me R Balki ke paas. I said kuch karke do na isko tod ke do. Yeh nahi toh kuch dusra karo. Isi get up mein mujhe kuch dusra character do. Mujhe dum ghutta hain. Khushi toh hoti hein yaar but ye bahoot hi bandhne waali cheez hain. Isse mukti chahiye, liberation chahiye. (In 2022, then I went to R Balki. I asked him to give me something, maybe the same getup but a different part. I feel suffocated. It does make me happy yes, but there is a certain pull towards it. I want to be free of that).”

 

In January, Priyadarshan announced that he will return to direct Hera Pheri 3, which will bring back Paresh Rawal alongside Akshay Kumar and Suneil Shetty. The first Hera Pheri was released in 2000, became a massive hit, and has since attained cult status. The sequel, which was released in 2006, was directed by the late Neeraj Vora.

 

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