Firoz Nadiadwala plans multi-franchise Family Universe with Hera Pheri, Welcome, and more; deets inside!
**Firoz Nadiadwala Plans Multi-Franchise Family Universe with Hera Pheri, Welcome, and More**
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has unveiled ambitious plans to create a cinematic Family Universe, bringing together sequels, prequels, and new editions of some of Bollywood’s most beloved franchises. Speaking to Mid-Day, Nadiadwala shared, “There are cop, horror, and spy universes, but after years of work, we have created a universe of all genres for the family audience.”
Nadiadwala revealed that the Family Universe will include sequels and prequels of popular films such as *Aan: Men at Work* (2004), *Awara Paagal Deewana*, *Deewane Huye Paagal* (2005), along with new editions of the *Welcome* and *Hera Pheri* franchises.
He further added, “We’ll also have new movies. All the films will be clean and larger-than-life. That’s why I call it the Family Universe, which will have new and older actors joining in and crossover characters.”
Fans can look forward to seeing familiar faces from classic films alongside fresh talent, with crossover characters tying the universe together, promising a unique cinematic experience for the entire family.
### Legal Notice to Netflix Over Unauthorised Use of Baburao Character
This exciting development comes just days after Nadiadwala reportedly sent a legal notice to streaming giant Netflix over the alleged unauthorized use of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, the iconic character immortalised by Paresh Rawal in the *Hera Pheri* series.
Representing Nadiadwala, Advocate Sana Raees Khan emphasized the seriousness of the alleged infringement, stating:
“Intellectual Property is not a matter of casual borrowing; it is the lifeblood of creativity. Unauthorised exploitation of my client’s iconic character is not just infringement; it is theft in its most blatant commercial form. The law will not permit dilution of rights that have been lawfully earned and zealously protected.”
While Nadiadwala himself has not publicly commented on the Netflix dispute, this move underscores his intent to protect the legacy of the cult comedy series.
Paresh Rawal’s Baburao, alongside Akshay Kumar as Raju and Suniel Shetty as Shyam, remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished comic trios. Films like *Hera Pheri* (2000) and *Phir Hera Pheri* (2006) continue to enjoy cult status among audiences.
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