Actor Rakesh Bedi has been enjoying a wave of appreciation since the release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. In the spy thriller, he plays the role of politician Jamil Jamali, a character who has struck a chord with audiences with his sharp comic timing and the now-viral dialogue, ‘Bachcha hai tu mera’.
“Responding to the overwhelming praise that came his way, Rakesh shared a memorable moment when he received a phone call from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Recalling the conversation with Lallantup, he said: “Bole, Rakesh ji, maza aa gaya! Kya chaka maara apne!” Mein bula, ‘haan, tumne bahut chakhi mari hain, but tumheer chakhi india mein ger hain. Mera chhakka pakistan mein gira hai (He said he enjoyed the film and praised my performance.
I replied that while he hit many sixes in India, mine landed in Pakistan).While Rakesh brings a lot of humor to the film, it’s the climax that really elevates his character. Portraying the role of a seasoned politician who has been influential in Lyari for over three decades, his role takes a dramatic turn when a big secret is revealed. In an interesting revelation, his character confesses to Hamza – who is also played by Ranveer Singh and his brother-in-law – that he is actually an Indian spy, much like him.
The first installment has already showcased Rakesh Bedi in a layered role, where his machinations often added more intrigue, even when things didn’t go as planned. The story came after Hamza infiltrated Lyari’s criminal networks as part of a mission to dismantle a terrorist operation targeting India. The film also touched on real-life events such as the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, providing a glimpse into intelligence operations.The second part delves into Hamza’s past, exploring his identity as Jaskirat Singh Ranji, his rise in Lyari, and the personal struggles he endured. It also features a tense confrontation between Hamza and Major Iqbal, who he plays
Arjun Rampal
. Along with them, the film stars R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Danish Pandor in the lead roles.
