During his electrifying concert in Mumbai, singer Himesh Reshammiya took a brief yet impactful pause to acknowledge actor Paresh Rawal’s stellar performances in the first two ‘Hera Pheri’ films. While he refrained from directly addressing Rawal’s departure from the third installment, his words seemed to subtly nod to the ongoing controversy. Mid-performance Himesh declared, “‘Hera Pheri 1’, he was fantastic. ‘Hera Pheri 2’, he was fantastic. He was also great in…” – before seamlessly transitioning into the song ‘Jumme Raat’ from ‘Phir Hera Pheri’, a film that featured Rawal alongside Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar. His unexpected tribute sparked speculation among fans with many interpreting it as a quiet show of support for Rawal amid his legal dispute with Akshay Kumar’s production company, Cape of Good Films. The concert which drew an enthusiastic crowd was also graced by several Bollywood celebrities including Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Veer Pahariya, Saqib Saleem and Zaheer Iqbal. Reshammiya’s heartfelt mention of Rawal added an emotional layer to the evening making it a moment to remember.
