Sneha Mahadevan (DNA; April 24, 2015)

Usually problems between two actresses begin during the making of the film, but in the sequel of Hera Pheri, it looks like it is going to start even before the shooting. A few months ago, Esha Gupta’s name was announced for Hera Pheri 3 starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Suniel Shetty. While the film was to have three leading ladies, she was told that she had the best role and was paired with Abhishek. Now that seems to have changed.

Recently it was announced that Nargis has been cast in the film opposite John. And she, and not Esha has the meatier role in the film.

Our source informs, “When Esha signed on the dotted line, she was assured that she had the most important part in the film. However, the makers seem to have had a change of mind and now are favouring Nargis. There are some last minute changes after the Rockstar girl has been cast in the film. Esha obviously hasn’t taken this bit of news well but there’s not much she can do. She doesn’t want to give up the opportunity of working in a successful sequel so she is staying on.”

It is learnt that producer Firoz Nadiadwala is promoting Nargis as they became close during the negotiations of this film.