Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
| Baburao Ganpatrao Apte | |
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| Hera Pheri character | |
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| Portrayed by | Paresh Rawal |
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| Full name | Baburao Ganpatrao Apte |
| Nickname | Babu Bhaiya |
| Gender | Male |
| Significant other | Raju Shyam |
| Nationality | Indian |
Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Indian English: [ˈbɑː.buː.raʊ ɡənˈpət.raʊ ˈʌp.ʈe]), better known as Babu Bhaiya, is a fictional character in the Indian Hindi-language comedy film series Hera Pheri, played by Paresh Rawal. Introduced in Hera Pheri (2000) and reprised in Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Baburao has been described by several critics as one of Bollywood's most recognizable comedic characters, noted for his Marathi-accented dialogue, distinctive mannerisms, and frequently quoted lines. Film critics have credited Rawal’s performance with helping establish the Hera Pheri franchise's enduring popularity.