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Dhurandhar script came from PMO office? Rakesh Bedi says, ‘No one can think like this’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar script came from PMO office? Rakesh Bedi says, ‘No one can think like this’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readBengaluruJun 18, 2026 12:32 PM IST Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has addressed the speculation surrounding Dhurandhar, firmly rejecting claims that the blockbuster’s script came from the Prime Minister’s Office. Reacting to the claims, the actor shared that people started saying that the script came from the PMO after the film became a hit. Rakesh Bedi, who essayed the role of an Indian agent, Jameel Jamali, in the film Dhurandhar, was speaking at the Amrit Ratna 2026 summit in New Delhi. Talking about the film, the actor shared, “When I read the script two or three times, I realised that this was a very tense film, not just tense, but intense too. Then I felt that, as an actor, because I naturally gravitate towards comedy and my mind tends to lean towards humour, I could see certain moments where we could sprinkle in a bit of comic relief. So I told Aditya, ‘I can spot a few pockets where we could add some humour. Should I give it a try?’ He replied, ‘Rakesh ji, …

Rakesh Bedi on the ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’ craze and why Dhurandhar 3 might never happen

Rakesh Bedi on the ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’ craze and why Dhurandhar 3 might never happen

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2026 11:20 AM IST While Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar made headlines for its music and historic box office collections, the film also won hearts for its iconic characters, including Rakesh Bedi. The veteran actor, who played the role of Jameel Jamali, a politician from Pakistan, came under the spotlight for an iconic dialogue. His memorable line ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’ in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, gained widespread attention and went viral on social media. Now, in a recent interview Rakesh reacted to the love his character is getting from fans. He also opened up about the possibility of Dhurandhar 3. During a chat with Zoom, he revealed being stopped by fans in the road, just to deliver his popular dialogue. “Every person I encounter, or who asks for a photo, says, ‘Sir, please say it for me.’ Even if the person doesn’t resemble my child, or if they have no hair, I still find myself saying, ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’,” he shared. The actor continued, “When the film debuted in December 2025, the …

Rakesh Bedi’s 12-year-old ‘Dhurandhar’ clip goes viral as Ranveer Singh starrer nears Rs 400 cr milestone | Bollywood News

Rakesh Bedi’s 12-year-old ‘Dhurandhar’ clip goes viral as Ranveer Singh starrer nears Rs 400 cr milestone | Bollywood News

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3 min readHyderabadMar 21, 2026 10:10 PM IST Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been receiving widespread praise for his performance. Amid this, a striking coincidence has caught fans’ attention – a throwback clip of from the television serial Qubool Hai, where he introduces himself as “Dhurandhar Watavdekar,” has gone viral on social media. The clip, believed to be around 12 years old, has resurfaced days after Bedi’s latest film Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened in cinemas on March 19 to record-breaking numbers. Rakesh Bedi played Dhurandhar in Qubool Hai In the scene, Bedi’s character introduces himself as Dhurandhar Watavdekar in what was, at the time, a brief and largely unremarkable appearance on the show. The clip has now drawn widespread attention given its direct connection to the film’s title. The timing has not been lost on audiences. Fans across platforms have been sharing the video, with many pointing out the coincidence of Bedi having used the word “Dhurandhar” to describe himself on screen more than a decade before …

Akshaye Khanna is a ‘lovable villain like Shatrughan Sinha, says Rakesh Bedi: ‘More loved than the hero’ | Bollywood News

Akshaye Khanna is a ‘lovable villain like Shatrughan Sinha, says Rakesh Bedi: ‘More loved than the hero’ | Bollywood News

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Rakesh Bedi, who plays the role of a sly Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, recently spoke about his experience of shooting the film with Akshaye Khanna, who has received a lot of appreciation for his role as Rehman Dakait. The veteran actor also shared details about the upcoming Dhurandhar sequel and revealed how his character will be even more evil than what audiences saw in the first part. Speaking about Akshaye, Rakesh told Faridoon Shahryar, “I am of the nature that I speak to everyone on set and crack jokes with everyone. Akshaye, however, is different. He would sit in the corner quietly and read his books or would be looking into his phone. But whenever we sat together before the shot, we had very intellectual conversations. He asked me a lot about my theatre. I also asked him questions. So we had some good conversations, but when it comes to the scene, we rehearsed a lot.” Sharing the reason behind Akshaye’s character going viral, he said, “His character has a flamboyance, …