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Khanna Missed Hera Pheri 2, Blames Producer's Attitude
4 May
Summary
- Mukesh Khanna was not asked to return for Hera Pheri 2.
- He cited a past issue with the original film's producer.
- Khanna defended Akshay Kumar's dedication and memory.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has spoken out about his absence from the sequel to the beloved film Hera Pheri. Khanna stated he was not approached for Hera Pheri 2, despite his memorable role in the original movie.
He attributed his exclusion to a past conflict with the producer of the first film, mentioning issues with the producer's attitude. Khanna also addressed speculation surrounding Akshay Kumar's ability to memorize lines. Khanna, who has worked with Kumar on six films, asserted that he has never witnessed Kumar forgetting dialogues, highlighting Kumar's dedication and hard work.
Khanna also shared that he had pitched a political drama idea to Kumar a few years ago, but it did not materialize. He acknowledged having previously criticized some of Kumar's film choices but expressed an intention to reconnect for future collaborations.
