The year 2026 will be remembered in the history of Indian cinema for the resurgence of Rakesh Bedi. By playing the role of a vicious politician Jameel Jamali in Ranveer Singh starrer film ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Bedi proved that acting has no age. The biggest attraction of this espionage thriller by Aditya Dhar was the ‘plot twist’ related to the character of Rakesh Bedi. At the end of the film, it is revealed that Jamil Jamali, whom the audience thought was a staunch Pakistani politician, is actually an Indian spy who had infiltrated Pakistan 40 years ago.
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Rakesh Bedi, a showbiz veteran with a career spanning five decades in TV, films and theatre, has seen a resurgence in his popularity after ‘Dhurandhar 2’. He deserves full credit for this, but did he really pocket the Rs 1 crore bonus as reports are claiming?
This is what happened with ‘Dhurandhar’ actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the role of vicious politician Jameel Jamali in both the films. Rakesh’s expressions and dialogue delivery touched the hearts of the audience, which is clearly reflected in the love and appreciation he received in the reviews of the film. Even on social media, his fans love his famous dialogues like “Bachcha hai tu mera!” Were not tired of repeating and praising him.
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One of the biggest plot twists of Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ involves Bedi’s character Jameel Jamali, when it is finally revealed that he too is an Indian spy who infiltrated Pakistani politics 40 years ago.
Bedi’s portrayal of Jamil Jamali not only impressed the general public but also left a lasting and decisive impact. Since both the films were huge successes, the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ reportedly gave a bonus of Rs 1 crore to Rakesh Bedi. Initially, Bedi received a fee of Rs 50 lakh for both the films. But when both the films crossed the Rs 3,000 crore mark worldwide, the producers decided to reward them by moving away from their fixed fees. According to Bollywood Hungama, an insider revealed, “As Jameel Jamali, Rakesh Bedi impressed the audience, entertained them and won their hearts completely. His dialogues have been immortalized in the world of memes, while the twist attached to his character in the sequel further enhances his impact. The makers were very impressed with the hard work he put in to make the character so memorable. As a token of gratitude, they gave him additional remuneration.” “Decided to give.”
About Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh Bedi has been working in the Hindi film industry for more than four decades. He has been a part of many films, television shows and theatre. He has played extensively in the comedy genre, portraying supporting characters with whom the audience can relate. Bedi is primarily known for his role in the cult show ‘Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi’, in which he played the character of Ranjeet. The show proved to be a huge success, making him a household name.
Recently, Rakesh Bedi also talked about being a part of ‘Dhurandhar’ films. He said, “I am proud to be a part of ‘Dhurandhar 2’. I must say that ‘Dhurandhar’ has not only broken all kinds of records at the box office, but has completely demolished them. It has created a deep place in the hearts of people in India and across the world. It is not only a commercial hit, but it is also making a deep impact on the common Indian people who have seen the film.”