Phir Hera Pheri
| Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Neeraj Vora |
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| Produced by | Firoz Nadiadwala |
| Story by | Based on characters by Neeraj Vora |
| Starring | Akshay Kumar Suniel Shetty Paresh Rawal Bipasha Basu Rimi Sen Johnny Lever |
| Music by | Himesh Reshammiya Akbar Sami (remix) |
| Cinematography | Velraj |
| Edited by | Nitin Rokade |
| Production company | Base Industries Group |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
| Release date | Error: Invalid time. |
| Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹18 crore (approx.) |
| Box office | ₹69 crore (approx.) |
Phir Hera Pheri is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Neeraj Vora and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala. A sequel to the cult classic Hera Pheri (2000), it stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reprising their roles as Raju, Shyam, and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. The film also features Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen, and Johnny Lever in pivotal roles. It was released on 9 June 2006 and became one of the biggest hits of the year.
Plot
The story picks up after the events of Hera Pheri (2000). Raju, Shyam, and Baburao are now rich but inexperienced with money. Greedy for more wealth, they invest in a dubious scheme run by Anuradha (Bipasha Basu). However, the scheme turns out to be a scam, leaving them in debt to a ruthless gangster, Tiwari. The trio embarks on a series of comic misadventures as they try to repay the gangster, retrieve their lost money, and survive the chaos. Their journey brings them face-to-face with eccentric characters, hilarious mix-ups, and laughable situations, leading to a chaotic yet comical climax.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as Raju
- Suniel Shetty as Shyam
- Paresh Rawal as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Babu Bhaiya)
- Bipasha Basu as Anuradha
- Rimi Sen as Anjali
- Johnny Lever as Munna Bhai
- Rajpal Yadav as Pappu
- Sharat Saxena as Inspector Prakash
- Milind Gunaji as Tiwari
- Razzak Khan, Snehal Dabi, and others in supporting roles
Production
- The film was announced as a sequel to the 2000 hit Hera Pheri.
- Directed by Neeraj Vora, it retained the main cast and introduced new characters.
- Shooting took place across locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics by Sameer. Songs like *"Ae Meri Zohrajabeen"*, *"Phir Hera Pheri"*, and *"Dil Naiyyo Lagda"* became popular.
Release
Phir Hera Pheri was released theatrically on 9 June 2006.
Marketing
Promoted as a laughter-filled sequel, the film built hype due to the popularity of Hera Pheri and the return of its iconic trio.
Reception
Critical response
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was widely appreciated by audiences for its comedy sequences and performances, particularly Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Babu Bhaiya.
Box office
Made on a budget of around ₹18 crore, the film grossed approximately ₹69 crore worldwide, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2006. Over time, it achieved cult status and remains a fan-favorite in Indian comedy cinema.