**Hera Pheri** is a 2000 Indian comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The film is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film "Ramji Rao Speaking," which was based on the 1971 TV movie "See The Man Run." The story revolves around three characters: Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Sunil Shetty), and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal).
### Plot Summary
#### Introduction
The film starts with Shyam, a young man who is looking for a job to fulfill his deceased father's position in a bank. He comes to Mumbai and stays at a rented house owned by Baburao, who is affectionately called Babu Bhaiya. Raju, another tenant, also lives in the same house and is struggling with debts due to his failures in various business ventures.
#### The Main Conflict
Shyam and Raju are constantly at odds, as both are looking for ways to improve their financial situations. Baburao, on the other hand, is caught in the middle of their arguments, trying to maintain peace while managing his own financial problems.
One day, a wrong number dialed by a group of kidnappers (led by Kabira) accidentally reaches Baburao's house. They mistake Shyam for the intended recipient of the call, who is a wealthy businessman. The kidnappers demand a ransom for the release of a young girl they have abducted.
#### The Plan
Realizing this could be their golden opportunity, Raju convinces Baburao and Shyam to take advantage of the situation. They plan to demand a larger ransom from the businessman's family and use part of it to rescue the girl, while keeping the rest to solve their financial problems.
#### The Execution
The trio's plan is fraught with comic mishaps and misunderstandings. They manage to collect the ransom money but encounter several obstacles while trying to execute their plan. The climax of the film sees them inadvertently foiling the kidnappers' plans, rescuing the girl, and ultimately becoming accidental heroes.
#### Resolution
In the end, despite the chaos, the trio manages to pay off their debts and improve their financial situations. The film concludes on a happy note, with Shyam getting the job he desired, Raju clearing his debts, and Baburao finding some peace in his chaotic life.
### Characters
- **Raju (Akshay Kumar)**: A clever but unlucky man always looking for quick ways to make money.
- **Shyam (Sunil Shetty)**: A straightforward and honest man determined to get a job at the bank.
- **Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal)**: The owner of the house where Raju and Shyam live, often caught in their schemes.
### Reception
"Hera Pheri" was a huge success at the box office and is considered one of the best Bollywood comedies of all time. The performances of the lead actors, especially Paresh Rawal, were widely praised. The film's success led to a sequel, "Phir Hera Pheri," released in 2006.
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