‘Don’t Know if Hera Pheri 3 Will Be Made’: Lyricist Sameer Anjaan Opens Up About Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan’s Upcoming Comedy Film
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has expressed uncertainty regarding the future of 'Hera Pheri 3', noting in a recent interview that the project’s status remains unclear. Despite the planned return of the original lead trio, production has been stalled by legal disputes and internal contractual issues.
The long-anticipated threequel to the cult classic comedy franchise Hera Pheri faces fresh uncertainty. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan, a key creative behind the music of the first two instalments, recently shared a cautious update regarding the film's progress. His comments come amid reports of production delays and legal hurdles that have left fans questioning if the original trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal will ever return as Raju, Shyam, and Baburao. Is ‘Hera Pheri 3’ Happening Anytime Soon? ‘Bhoot Bangla’ Star Akshay Kumar Drops BIG Update on His Cult Comedy Threequel.
Is Hera Pheri 3 happening?
Sameer Anjaan revealsIn an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama on April 23, 2026, Sameer Anjaan admitted that the current status of the film remains "blurry." Despite the high level of anticipation, the lyricist revealed that there is no "clear-cut picture" regarding when or if the project will move forward."Don't know if it will be made. We don't know what will happen," Sameer stated during the interview. He further noted that even his own involvement is not guaranteed, citing the industry's unpredictable nature.
"There is no guarantee if I will write for it. I wrote for the first version of Bhool Bhulaiyaa but not for the second... this goes on. It is not up to me."Behind the music: Reflecting on the franchise. Sameer, who penned iconic tracks such as "Dene Wala Jab Bhi Deta" and "Main Ladki Pon Pon Pon", reflected on the unique creative process required for the franchise. He shared that for the first film in 2000, he had to immerse himself in the comedic tone of the script to write lyrics that reflected the "masti" (fun) of the characters.
He also provided insight into the 2006 sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, noting that the hit song "Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen" was a suggestion from composer Himesh Reshammiya, inspired by the classic track from the film Waqt. According to Sameer, the goal was always to blend languages and styles to match the evolving tastes of the audience at the time. ‘Bhooth Bangla’ X Review: Akshay Kumar’s Brilliant Return to Comedy With Priyadarshan Wins Over Fans.
Production hurdles and Akshay Kumar’s update. Sameer’s comments echo recent statements made by lead actor Akshay Kumar, who confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 is currently stalled. Speaking during promotional rounds for his latest film Bhooth Bangla, Kumar cited "agreements" and various "internal issues" that have pushed the project back.
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