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Amidst Hera Pheri 3 drama, Paresh Rawal fondly remembers Babu Rao. He sees the character as a blend of RK Laxman's wit and Chaplin's charm. Rawal is open to a Babu Rao spin-off, exploring the character in new settings. He recalls a touching fan encounter where an elderly man shared how the film brought him joy during tough times.
Amid the ongoing drama surrounding Hera Pheri 3, with Paresh Rawal reportedly quitting the project and Akshay Kumarreportedly taking legal action, the veteran actor once took a moment to reflect on his iconic role as Babu Rao.
In a nostalgic throwback, Paresh revealed why the character holds a special place in his heart, describing Babu Rao as having an 'RK Laxman and Chaplin kind of characterisation.
'Open to a Spin-Off: Exploring Babu Rao’s Unique CharmIn conversation with ETimes, when asked if he would be open to a spin-off centered around Baburao, Paresh expressed enthusiasm for the idea. He believes it would be fascinating to see Baburao placed in different settings to explore how the character adapts and shines.
According to him, Baburao is a truly unique character with a blend of qualities reminiscent of both RK Laxman’s sharp wit and Chaplin’s timeless charm.He said, "Why not? It would be interesting to put Baburao against different backdrops to see how he excels. I think it is a unique character in all aspects. He has all the qualities in him. He has an RK Laxman and Chaplin kind of characterisation."Heartwarming Fan Reactions That Moved Paresh Rawal
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Over the years, Rawal has received touching reactions for his role and performance.
Recalling them, the veteran actor revealed one memorable moment was when an 82-year-old gentleman approached him, sharing how the film had brought joy during difficult times in his life. The man told Paresh that he always carried a DVD of Hera Pheri with him and watched it whenever he felt down. He even prayed to God to bless Paresh for the happiness his character and performance brought him.
This heartfelt encounter moved Paresh to tears and made him realize the positive impact his work had on people.
He said, "An 82-year-old gentleman insisted on talking to me once. He told me that he has been through a lot in his life and my film has given him happiness. He said he carries a DVD of ‘Hera Pheri’ with him and watches it when he feels sad. He says he always prays to God to bless me because I give him happiness through my character and performance. I had tears in my eyes after listening to him; it made me realise that I had done something good.
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