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Did Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar script actually come from the PMO? Rakesh Bedi reacts to rumours

Did Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar script actually come from the PMO? Rakesh Bedi reacts to rumours

Despite its intense action and violence, Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar surprised audiences with its comic moments, many of which went viral online. Now, actor Rakesh Bedi has revealed that the humour was his idea, adding that director Aditya Dhar was initially hesitant to include comedy in the spy thriller. The actor also addressed the long-standing claims that the Dhurandhar script came from the Prime Minister’s Office. Rakesh Bedi has found renewed popularity with his performance in Dhurandhar franchise. Rakesh Bedi reveals On Wednesday, Rakesh attended the Amrit Ratna 2026 summit in New Delhi, where he opened up about his role in the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise. During the conversation, the actor revealed that Aditya was initially reluctant to incorporate comic moments into the spy thriller. The veteran actor has found renewed popularity with his performance in Dhurandhar franchise. The actor essayed the role of an Indian agent, Jameel Jamali, who becomes a politician in Pakistan after being sent to infiltrate the country’s political establishment. The reveal that he was actually an Indian agent was kept under wraps …

Nabil Gabol, ‘real Jameel Jamali’ of Dhurandhar 2, says he never met Dawood Ibrahim, questions portrayal in film

Nabil Gabol, ‘real Jameel Jamali’ of Dhurandhar 2, says he never met Dawood Ibrahim, questions portrayal in film

If there’s one actor who managed to steal the spotlight in Dhurandhar apart from Ranveer Singh, it is Rakesh Bedi, who impressed audiences with his portrayal of Jameel Jamali. Now, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, who believes the character is inspired by him, has reacted to the depiction in the film, addressing claims about whether he has ever met fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Some time back, Nabil Gabol claimed he is facing trolling online after Dhurandhar 2 was released. Nabil Gabol on meeting Dawood Ibrahim Spoiler alert In Dhurandhar 2, Dawood (by his real name) is portrayed as a frail, bedridden man, who is pulling the strings from his sickbed. A scene towards the end of the film then shows a young Dawood and how he came to be bedridden after an Indian agent Jameel Jamali gives him slow poison. He is called Bade Sahab in the film. Now, in an interview, Nabil Gabol was asked if he has actually met Dawood Ibrahim. The host asked him, “Humare Mumbai se ek padosi rehte hain Karachi mein, …

Rakesh Bedi revisits creepy comments over Sara Arjun shoulder kiss at Dhurandhar event: ‘Kuch toh log kahenge’

Rakesh Bedi revisits creepy comments over Sara Arjun shoulder kiss at Dhurandhar event: ‘Kuch toh log kahenge’

Actor Rakesh Bedi is basking in the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, but the veteran star has also found himself revisiting a controversy that refuses to fade. Addressing the backlash surrounding a viral clip from the film’s trailer launch, where he was seen greeting co-star Sara Arjun with a kiss, Rakesh asserted that the moment was misinterpreted. In Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, Rakesh Bedi portrays the role of Sara Arjun’s father. Rakesh Bedi on criticism In Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, 71-year-old Rakesh Bedi portrayed the shrewd politician Jameel Jamali, while 20-year-old Sara Arjun took on the role of his spirited daughter, Yalina Jamali. A moment between them at the film’s trailer launch in November last year continues to draw criticism. During the event, when Rakesh leaned in to greet Sara on stage, several social media users claimed that it appeared as though he was kissing her shoulder. Rakesh once again reflected on the criticism he faced after the incident when he appeared on the Red FM podcast recently. “There was a small incident. The girl who …

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabo objects to his depiction in Dhurandhar: ‘Agar inka agent Lyari aa jata, toh woh zinda nahi jata’ | Bollywood News

Pakistani politician Nabil Gabo objects to his depiction in Dhurandhar: ‘Agar inka agent Lyari aa jata, toh woh zinda nahi jata’ | Bollywood News

Although it’s been over a fortnight since director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar hit the screens, the spy actioner remains a hot topic. While some have praised it for its technical prowess and sharp performances, many others have slammed the film, arguing that it spreads hateful propaganda and bigotry. Meanwhile, Nabil Gabol, a politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, has now stepped forward to criticise the film, particularly for its allegedly inaccurate portrayal of the character based on him. For the unversed, the character of Jameel Jamali (played by veteran actor Rakesh Bedi) is said to be based on Gabol, a leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) who also served as Minister of State for Ports and Shipping from 2008 to 2011. “Jo mera role dikhaya gaya hai, mera role bahut dabbang tha, or dabbang iss tareeke se tha ki inhone mere role ko sahi tareeke se nahi dikhaya (I was very audacious. But they haven’t shown me the way I was),” he reportedly said during a conversation with local …

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi drops BOMBSHELL on VIRAL Pakistani character Jameel Jamali, says he is a real…: ‘He is still…’

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi drops BOMBSHELL on VIRAL Pakistani character Jameel Jamali, says he is a real…: ‘He is still…’

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi drops BOMBSHELL on VIRAL Pakistani character Jameel Jamali, says he is a real…: ‘He is still…’ Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is new Bollywood spy film which continues to make headlines for its impactful storyline and performances in India and Pakistan. Is Rakesh Bedi’s character inspired by a real life Pakistani politician? We get you the answer. Popular actor Rakesh Bedi continues to be loved and admired for the diverse roles he has essayed in films and TV shows. While Aditya Dhar’s much-talked-about film dominates headlines for the violence it shows, it is Rakesh Bedi’s powerful yet playful character that has won several hearts. For the unversed, Rakesh Bedi plays Jameel Jamali, a politician in Lyari, Pakistan in the film. As a shrewd politician, he knows how to stay in power even when things don’t work in his favour. He also shows no qualms in getting his daughter marry a man he knows is a violent gangster (Ranveer Singh). All to ensure, his position remains safe. …