Geeta Basra shares fan moment with Paresh Rawal, who’s seen wearing ‘Don’t Quit’ tee amid Hera Pheri 3 exit controversy

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal was recently spotted in Mumbai wearing a grey t-shirt with the motivational phrase “Don’t Quit” emblazoned across the front, just days after news broke of his sudden exit from the much-anticipated 3. The visual sparked buzz online, as fans connected the message to the ongoing controversy surrounding his departure from the iconic franchise.

Actor Geeta Basra shared a photo of her encounter with Rawal on Instagram Stories, captioning it, “So good meeting you Paresh Rawal ji… (after Zilla Ghaziabad).” The casual yet cryptic “Don’t Quit” t-shirt quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike.

Rumours swirl over Hera Pheri 3 fallout

Reports initially suggested that Paresh had walked out of Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences. However, the actor later dismissed those claims. What followed was a bigger twist — reports that Akshay Kumar, who plays Raju in the Hera Pheri franchise and is co-producing the third installment, was planning to sue Paresh Rawal for breach of trust.

Addressing the matter on May 25, Paresh took to social media with a calm but pointed response. “My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest,” he tweeted.




Will Hera Pheri 3 move forward without Paresh Rawal?

As of now, there is no official word on whether Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and director Priyadarshan will proceed with Hera Pheri 3 without Paresh, who played the fan-favourite character of Babu Bhaiya in the earlier films.



Despite the fallout, all doesn’t seem lost between Paresh and Akshay. The two actors are set to reunite on-screen in Priyadarshan’s upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and the comedy sequel Welcome To The Jungle. Interestingly, there’s still speculation about whether they might yet reconcile for Hera Pheri 3.