The success of spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has sparked a wave of nostalgia for one of television’s most beloved actors. Dilip Joshi, famous for his portrayal of Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, took a walk down memory lane to celebrate his old friend and co-star Rakesh Bedi. While Rakesh Bedi is currently winning hearts as Jamil Jamali in the Aditya Dhar-directed series, Joshi fondly remembered their time together in the 1998 sitcom ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’.
‘Notably, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge starring Rakesh Bedi continues to maintain its steady progress at the box office. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller has kept the audience’s interest even after completing 44 days in theatres.
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Recently, Dilip Joshi recalled his experience working with Rakesh Bedi in the 1998 sitcom ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’. While talking to IANS about his friend Rakesh’s success in the role of Jameel Jamali from Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ series, Dileep said, “Today, the whole world appreciates his work, and I am too young to talk about Rakeshji.”
Dilip Joshi praises Rakesh Bedi’s long career
Dilip Joshi went on to acknowledge Rakesh Bedi’s long-term contribution to the entertainment industry. He described him as an experienced performer with consistent talent over the years. “He is a great actor and has been part of the industry for many years. He is a very talented actor. He has always done good work and will continue to do so,” he added.
Memories from the ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’ days in 1998
Dilip Joshi also shared nostalgic memories of ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’, a 1998 comedy film centered around a joint family and revolving around themes of national integration.
He recalled how the show brought together actors who are still proving themselves in the industry. “During Hum Sab Ek Hain, Rakesh ji was already a very big star, but he was very humble. When we worked together in 1998, he never made anyone feel like he was a legendary artist or a big star.
“We were all quite new at the time, and we worked together as a team.”
‘Dhurandhar 2’ maintains its strong box office collection
Meanwhile, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ had an uninterrupted long run earlier, but is now facing increasing competition from new releases across regional, national and international markets. At present, Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has topped the box office performance due to its strong response in both Marathi and Hindi versions. Despite this shift in competition, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has reportedly collected over Rs 1,785 crore worldwide on Friday as reported by Sacnilk.
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