Dhurandhar’s Rakesh Bedi accused of inappropriate behavior with Sara Arjun
Rakesh Bedi, who plays Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar, responded to social media criticism after claims of a conversation with co-star Sara Arjun during the trailer launch. He clarified that the moment was misunderstood.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi responds to the recent online criticism over his on-stage interaction with co-star Sara Arjun during the trailer launch. stalwartThis film is directed by Aditya Dhar Bedi as Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali and has received renewed attention for both his performance and controversy.
The incident in question took place at the film’s trailer launch in Mumbai in November, where some social media users claimed that Bedi was seen kissing Sara Arjun, who plays her daughter in the film, on her shoulder. This video has now gone viral, after which Bedi had to address the issue publicly.
in conversation with Hindustan TimesThe 71-year-old strongly rejected the allegations and described them as “silly”.
He told that his relationship with Sara Arjun has always been respectful and familial on and off the set. Bedi said, “Sara is less than half my age and plays my daughter. Whenever we met during the shooting, she would meet me with a hug, like a daughter does with her father. We have a good rapport and camaraderie, which is visible on screen too. That day was no different, but people are not seeing the affection there. The affection of an older man towards a young girl.” What can you do if there is something wrong with the beholder’s eye?(What can you do when people get it wrong,)
He also pointed out the presence of Sara’s parents during the program and raised questions on the basis of the allegations. “Why would I publicly kiss her on a stage with bad intentions? I mean, her parents were there. People go crazy when they claim these things. They just need to make an issue out of nothing on social media.”
Bedi also drew attention to her long and respected career in the industry. He said, “I tell you, I’m not protecting myself. My enormous body of work, which has impacted people, is doing that for me. I was out to dinner with friends recently, and a woman came up to me. Her son is physically and mentally handicapped, but he loves my work and can understand it. That speaks to me more than anything.”
Dhurandhar has proven to be influential for all members of its cast, with Bedi receiving praise for her comic relief in an otherwise intense narrative. The film is performing brilliantly at the box office and has come close to the benchmark of earning Rs 500 crore in India. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Ranveer Singh, Saumya Tandon, Danish Pandor and Sara Arjun.