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Rakesh Bedi has been a part of the showbiz world for over 4 decades now. His performance in Dhurandhar has left everyone completely impressed.
Rakesh Bedi plays the role of Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar.
Rakesh Bedi has been getting immense love for his performance in Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. He essayed the role of Jameel Jamali in the Aditya Dhar directorial and impressed everyone. Amid the film’s success and the love that Bedi has been getting, the producers of Ranveer Singh’s starrer have reportedly decided to give him a bonus of Rs 1 crore.
As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the producers of Dhurandhar are ‘deeply touched’ with Rakesh Bedi’s performance and have decided to give him extra remuneration as a mark of respect.
“As Jameel Jamali, Rakesh Bedi impressed, entertained and completely won over the audience. His dialogues have become immortal in the meme world, while the twist surrounding his character in the sequel further amplified his impact,” a source cited by the entertainment portal claimed. “The producers were deeply touched by the hard work he put into making the character so memorable. As a token of gratitude, they decided to pay him additional remuneration,” the insider added.
Reportedly, Rakesh Bedi was initially offered Rs 50 lakh for his role in both Dhurandhar films. However, Aditya Dhar and the producers recently presented him with a cheque of Rs 1 crore as a bonus.
Rakesh Bedi’s Career
Rakesh Bedi has been a part of the showbiz world for over 4 decades now. The actor has not only worked in films but also in television shows and theatres. He worked extensively in the comedy genre and built a strong reputation as a dependable character actor. He became a familiar face in Hindi cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, when he often played quirky, relatable characters in films like Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Sohni Mahiwal, among others. Bedi is best remembered for his role in the cult sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, where he played Ranjit. The show was a major hit and helped establish him as a household name.
Over the years, Rakesh appeared in several popular films like Chashme Buddoor and Hero No. 1, where his supporting roles stood out. He also worked in shows like Yes Boss, Shrimaan Shrimati and Jaane Bhi Do Paro. All of these shows were widely loved by the audience. He has also been a part of popular shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai.
Rakesh Bedi On Being A Part Of Dhurandhar
Recently, Rakesh Bedi also opened up about being a part of Dhurandhar and said, “I am proud to be a part of Dhurandhar 2. I must say that Dhurandhar has not only broken, or shattered, but devastated all kinds of records at the box office. It has penetrated deep into the hearts of people in India and around the world. It is not only a commercial hit but it is also making an impact on the masses of Indian people who have seen the film.”
April 24, 2026, 07:57 IST
