Mumbai, May 18 -- Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially stepped away from the upcoming instalment of the beloved Bollywood comedy franchise 'Hera Pheri', confirming his exit from 'Hera Pheri 3' through a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The actor's departure sent ripples across social media, where fans have since been vocal about their disappointment.

Earlier this year, director Priyadarshan confirmed that 'Hera Pheri 3' was in the works, bringing back the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal.

However, Rawal's announcement that he would no longer reprise his role as the beloved Babu Bhaiya left fans shocked and disheartened.

While speculation initially suggested creative differences as the reason behind his de...