Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Priyadarshan Hurt by Arshad Warsi's Claims
Priyadarshan, the director of the 2004 film Hulchul, is upset because actor Arshad Warsi said he was treated unfairly.
Warsi claimed he was promised a big role like Akshay Kumar's in Hera Pheri, but when he joined, he found out it was just a sidekick role.
He also said he had a bad experience and was even made to wear clothes he didn't like.
Priyadarshan is hurt because he says Warsi appreciated his performance after the film's release and the film was a big hit.
Warsi says he can't blame Priyadarshan because the director didn't know about the initial promises made by the writer, Neeraj Vora.
Priyadarshan is 'shocked' and 'deeply hurt' by Arshad Warsi's claims of being shortchanged in Hulchul.
Warsi claimed he was promised a lead role similar to Akshay Kumar's in Hera Pheri but found out it was a sidekick role.
Priyadarshan says Warsi appreciated his performance and the film's success after its release.
Warsi described his experience on the film as a 'bad experience' and a 'mess', including issues with costumes.
The film Hulchul was a commercial success, earning over Rs 32 crore at the box office.
- Who
- Priyadarshan (director) and Arshad Warsi (actor)
- What
- Dispute over Arshad Warsi's role and treatment in the film Hulchul
- When
- 2004 (film release), recent statements by Warsi and Priyadarshan
- Where
- India (Bollywood industry)
- Why
- Arshad Warsi claims he was misled about his role and treatment in the film
Arshad Warsi's Perspective
Priyadarshan's Perspective
Role Misrepresentation
Arshad Warsi's Perspective
Arshad Warsi claims he was promised a lead role similar to Akshay Kumar's in Hera Pheri but found out it was a sidekick role.
Priyadarshan's Perspective
Priyadarshan says Warsi appreciated his performance and the film's success after its release.
Experience on Set
Arshad Warsi's Perspective
Warsi described his experience on the film as a 'bad experience' and a 'mess', including issues with costumes.
Priyadarshan's Perspective
Priyadarshan is shocked and hurt by Warsi's claims, stating that Warsi had no reason to complain.
- Film
- Hulchul
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Actor
- Arshad Warsi
- Writer
- Neeraj Vora
- Release Year
- 2004
- Box Office Earnings
- Rs 32 crore
Sources
Priyadarshan ‘deeply hurt’ by Arshad Warsi’s claims of being shortchanged in Hulchul: ‘After the release, he had called and thanked me’
Priyadarshan Is ‘Deeply Hurt’ After Arshad Warsi Calls Working On Hulchul ‘Bad Experience’
Priyadarshan Reacts To Arshad Warsi's Comment On Hulchul: "Very Upset And Deeply Hurt"
