The OG Cast Is Back But Fans Are Unhappy With Farhad Samji Directing 'Hera Pheri 3', Here's Why
Akshay Kumar is finally back for Hera Pheri 3. He has not been replaced by Kartik Aaryan in the film. While fans are jumping with joy that the OG cast is back, they are also upset about Farhad Samji directing the third instalment.
After months of speculation, drama and confusion, Akshay Kumar is finally back for Hera Pheri 3. He has not been replaced by Kartik Aaryan in the film. While fans are jumping with joy that the OG cast is back, they are also upset about Farhad Samji directing the third instalment.
The Hera Pheri trio are coming back in the Hera Pheri 3 ??#HeraPheri3 #AkshayKumar #PareshRawal pic.twitter.com/7vLQTwzfkl
¡ª Abhinav Jha ?? (@abhinavj617) February 21, 2023
In fact, some of the fans have called it the worst decision. Here's what's happening.
Fans are upset about Farhad Samji directing Hera Pheri 3
First picture from hera pheri 3 shoot #HeraPheri3#AkshayKumar? pic.twitter.com/pXZjtkbcll
¡ª DEv (@__iamDEv__) February 22, 2023
Who is Farhad Samji?
For the unversed, Samji is an Indian music composer, writer, and film director. He is known for directing movies like Entertainment, Housefull 4, Bachchhan Paandey, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
He has also written dialogues for Singham, Baaghi 3, Street Dancer 3D, Sooryavanshi and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 among other movies.
Only Farhad Samji can save #HeraPheri3 by not directing it.
¡ª Rahul Kr. Sr. (@BiharKaLall) February 22, 2023
NATION REJECT FARHAD IN HP3 pic.twitter.com/EJj05Gs57y
Who directed Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri?
The first film in the series, Hera Pheri, which released in 2000, was directed by Priyadarshan (known for movies like Hungama, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke, De Dana Dan and Bhool Bhulaiyaa) and written by Neeraj Vora.
The second film in the series Phir Hera Pheri was directed by Neeraj Vora.
Priyadarshan not directing Hera Pheri 3 pic.twitter.com/kaefX0SV8K
¡ª BFB Store (@bollywoodchickz) May 14, 2019
Why didn't Priyadarshan direct the second part?
There were rumours that he left the film mid-way. However, Priyadarshan denied these rumours and said that he opted out because he thought, "won¡¯t be able to do justice. Someone else can do it, I don¡¯t want to do."
Neeraj Vora was supposed to direct the third part. However, the film kept getting delayed after he slipped into coma. Sadly, Neeraj Vora, known for writing Rangeela, passed away in 2017. Hera Pheri 3 was put on hold.
Bollywood misses a talent like Neeraj Vora big time. The man behind comedies like Awara Pagal Deewana, Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri, Hungama, Hulchul, Golmaal, Bhagam Bhaag and Bhool Bhulaiya.
¡ª King_Drunkard_IV (@KingDrunkard) December 24, 2022
Neeraj vora didn't get the credit he deserved. A legend. pic.twitter.com/bVtRSyEhx0
Now, the filming has finally begun and Farhad Samji has come on board to direct it, but fans are unhappy. Here's what they are saying!
Bhai ye Farhad samji direct karega to problem hai!!! He is good with slapstick and Hera Pheri is not about it. Priyadarshan or Anees sir are the best choices. @MumbaiAkkians @PuneAkkians @OdishaAkkians @BiharAkkians @VeerAkkians Do we need a trend?
¡ª Saurabh Abhishek (@Saurabh_ab) February 22, 2023
The director also has to be original - Priyadarshan . Neeraj Vora though wrote the script for 1st but is not good with direction. Failed in Hera Pheri 2.
¡ª Prakash (@main_bhi_PK) February 21, 2023
I Want only Priyadarshan sir for Hera Pheri 3
¡ª Chandrahas Singh (@singhchs007) February 22, 2023
Farhad samji directing hera pheri 3 is the worst decision. I mean why not Priyadarshan or Aneez bazmee or Raj Kumar Santoshi.
¡ª Prateek (@kaashiwasi) February 22, 2023
Priyadarshan is not even the original person behind Hera Pheri franchise. It was Late Shri Neeraj Vora.Priyadarshan left the first Hera Pheri in b/w , it was Neeraj vora who wrote and completed the first film and directed and wrote second film on a whole. He passed away in 2016.
¡ª Shivansh Mishra (@MrRoamingKoala) February 22, 2023
TBH without Priyadarshan we can't even imagine Hera Pheri series so this one will be sure shot disaster ?
¡ª Bollywood News? (@sonuyahooo) February 22, 2023
But Late Neeraj Vora and Priyadarshan are Always remembered for what they did for the earlier Hera Pheri........Bas Farhad Samzhi Directore na ho bhagwan krke??
¡ª ???? (@Badal77274728) February 22, 2023
#FarhadSamji HERA PHERI 3 ko destroy kr dega...hme nhi chahiye ye director jo hmare emotions ko barbaad kre...#BollywoodKiGandagi
¡ª Stranger (@nameisstranger) February 22, 2023
h ye.
DON'T DESTROY OUR EMOTIONS
CHANGE HERA PHERI 3 DIRECTOR
BRING PRIYADARSHAN SIR BACK#HeraPheri3 @akshaykumar @SunielVShetty @SirPareshRawal