Paresh Rawal recently reversed his decision and confirmed his comeback to ‘Hera Pheri 3,’ rejoining co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. During a podcast with Himanshu Mehta, Rawal criticized the soaring ticket prices in Hindi cinema, contrasting them with South India’s regulated, affordable rates. He also disapproved of recliner seats in multiplexes, insisting movies should be watched sitting upright, not in a spa-like setting. Rawal expressed disappointment over poor theater service and distractions, calling them a disturbance that ruins the movie-going experience.Financial Burden on Middle-Class FamiliesOn Himanshu Mehta’s podcast, Paresh Rawal shared his thoughts on the current cinema experience, emphasizing the financial burden on average families. He pointed out, “If the aam janta (general public) shuns your film and only the rich class endorses your films, then it’s wrong. If a middle-class family, comprising 5-6 members, goes to watch a film, unke Rs. 5000-6000 toh yuh nikal jaate hai. Also, there’s no guarantee that the film will satisfy you. On top of that, the kids will, of course, ask for popcorn, soda, and ice cream (which also adds to the expenditure).” He further slammed the recliner seats in theaters and said, “You are supposed to watch a film while sitting. Let ke nahin dekhi jaati (it is not watching while lying). You haven’t come to a spa; you have come to see a film!”Disapproval of Recliner Seats and Theatre ServiceHe then added, “Also, waiters keep roaming around. We have to tell them ‘Hatt, hatt.’ Arre, it’s a film, not a wedding event. Because of all this gandagi—gold class and all—you don’t feel like going to the cinemas. It’s okay to sit comfortably on a seat. But why sit (lying down) with a pillow? Aise hi baithna hai toh spa mein jao ya fir mujra dekhne jao (If you want to sit like that, then go to a spa or to watch a mujra)!”Return to Hera Pheri 3 ConfirmedRawal also confirmed his return to Priyadarshan’s ‘Hera Pheri 3.’ He said that the differences have been ‘resolved’ and that the film will proceed as planned. He said, “What happens is that when something is loved by so many people, we have to be extra careful. It is our responsibility towards the audience. The audience loves you so much; you can’t take that for granted. You have to give them your best through hard work. So, my view is that everyone should come together and work hard. Nothing else. But nothing has actually happened. It is all resolved now.”Upcoming ProjectsParesh Rawal is set to appear next alongside Sonakshi Sinha in ‘Nikita Royt,’ hitting theaters on July 18. Additionally, he is working on Priyadarshan’s upcoming films ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Welcome To The Jungle,’ both of which are currently in production.
