Did Dhurandhar 2 actor Rakesh Bedi take a dig at Kangana’s emergency? read here
Actor Rakesh Bedi has reacted to Dhurandhar being called a propaganda film. He stressed that cinema should not be politicized. The actor compared its success to other political biopics.
Actor Rakesh Bedi defended Dhurandhar: Revenge A section of the audience criticized it as a propaganda film. In a recent interview, the actor indirectly mentioned other political biopics including Kangana Ranaut emergency, And said that these films did not run even for two days.
Emphasizing that he believes in cinema and not politics, the 71-year-old spoke about the strong audience response to the Ranveer Singh starrer.
‘I believe in cinema, not in politics’
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in an interview with ndtvRakesh said, “I don’t believe in politics. I believe in cinema. Everyone has the right to like or dislike a film, but I don’t think it is right to put a film in any kind of category, whether it is pro-establishment or anti-establishment. The verdict is that people are liking it.”
Comparing the box office fortunes of political biopics
“Recently, films were made on Indira Gandhi (emergency) and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. These films did not run even for two days. stalwartThe writing and screenplay is strong. People have never seen a film of this scale before.”
Kangana Ranaut plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film 2025 emergency. The historical drama earned only Rs 18.40 crore worldwide.
This comment of the veteran actor comes amid ongoing discussions on social media regarding the subject and reception of the film.
Criticism and debate on social media
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee recently slammed filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the film on X. Rathi termed Dhar a BJP campaigner and said that while the director’s earlier work contained subtle propaganda, the latest film is clear in its message.
Despite some criticism, Dhurandhar: Revenge It has continued to perform well at the box office and has received strong support from the audience.
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In an earlier interview with India TodayRakesh said, “There was an actor’s farewell. My departure was scheduled in the next 10 days. Aditya came to me and told me, ‘When your farewell happens, I will cry. Who gets that kind of reaction?’
He also recalled, “Ranveer took the mic on my last day and said, ‘If this film earns Rs 1000 crore, Rs 500 will be because of Rakesh Bedi.’ This was a big statement from him.”
Directed by Ranveer Singh and Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 Released in theaters on 19 March. It also includes Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun.