Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has become one of the most talked-about names after the huge success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, thanks to his fan-favorite character Jamil Jamali and the viral ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’ dialogue.
Amid reports claiming that the actor received a bonus of Rs 1 crore from the makers after the film’s success, Bedi has now responded to the ongoing buzz with his trademark humour.As per earlier reports, the makers of the Dhurandhar series were allegedly so impressed with Bedi’s performance that they rewarded him with an additional Rs 1 crore in addition to his original fee.However, speaking to Mashable India, the actor responded humorously to the rumours, saying that he should also make use of trending designs based on his popular dialogue.
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During the interview, the host jokingly referred to the rumors going around and said, “Jo Random afwah udi hui hai Rs 1 crore wali, usko sach karne ka mere paas tareeka hai.”The host also added, “100 brands ne mera naam use karke ‘Bachcha tu mera’ wale Creativesbanaye hain. Brand Agar har Rs 1 lakh bhej de, toh Rs 1 crore ho jayega.”Reacting to the joke, Rakesh Bedi laughed and replied, “Sab mera naam use kar rah hain, meme bana rah hain, cartoon bana rah hain…
Uska Fayda Mujhe Bhi Toh Hona Chahiye Na.”The comedian’s response comes days after he also rejected bonus claims of Rs 1 crore, saying the amount has not reached his account yet.
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“apne aap toot gaye records”
During the same interaction, Bedi also reflected on the massive success of the franchise and the response it has received from audiences across the globe.When asked about Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar breaking records within weeks of its release, the actor humbly replied: “Maine koi record nahi toda yaar, records apne aap toot gaye.”Comparing today’s box office culture to the torch era, Bedi pointed out how audience habits and theatrical circulation have evolved over the decades.“If a film runs for 42 days today, it is considered a huge hit. But Sholay ran for five years. People watched it 10 to 15 times. At that time, there were only about 500 to 600 theaters in India. Today, there are thousands of screens,” he said.
Rakesh Bedi talks about surviving 50 years in the industry
The actor, who is approaching five decades in the entertainment industry with over 150 films to his credit, also spoke about his positive approach towards work and success.“Jo aana hoga aa jayega. I have never been the type of person who gets depressed when he thinks why I didn’t get a particular role. I remain happy and enjoy whatever I have at any stage of my life,” he shared.
