I treat Sara Arjun like my daughter: Dhurandhar’s Rakesh Bedi on viral ‘kiss’ clip
Rakesh Bedi addresses the controversy over his conversation with Sara Arjun at the Dhurandhar trailer launch. He called it a misunderstood sign of affection.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi reacts to the controversy over a moment with co-star Sara Arjun stalwart Following the trailer launch, a video of the conversation was criticized online. Clarifying his intention, the actor said that the gesture came out of affection and was taken out of context.
talking on podcast with red fmBedi revealed that her relationship with Sara has always been warm and fatherly, as she interacted with her during the shooting of the film, where she plays his daughter.
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“There was a small incident. The girl who plays my daughter.” stalwartSara Arjun. During the shoot, whenever she came, I would hug her and kiss her forehead – like a daughter I would just say, ‘Come on, don’t worry, we will do a great scene together,'” he said.
But when I welcomed him in the same manner at the trailer launch, people started writing different things. I was like, ‘I’ve always treated her like this’,” Rakesh said, explaining his intention.
actor too told how fast the moment is This turned into an online debate, seeing that reactions were divided, with some even defending him.
“Thankfully, some people defended me. But honestly, people just need a reason to talk.” People will say something, it is people’s job to say something This success is certainly a pleasant surprise. Such hits don’t come often in one’s life – be it an actor, writer or director. “A lot of people don’t get to experience that kind of success.”
Bedi had earlier addressed the issue in an interview Hindustan Times Also, he reiterated that his conversation with Sara was based on affection. He described their off-screen relationship as genuine and reflective of father-daughter dynamics.
He said that Sara is less than half his age and is playing his daughter in the film, adding that during the shooting she will embrace him just like a daughter embraces her father. He said that they have a warm relationship and cordiality, which is visible on the screen as well.
She further explained that the conversation on the program was no different, but she felt that people failed to see the affection behind it. According to him, it was simply an older man’s affection towards a young girl, adding that such reactions depend on how the person wants to view the moment.
The actor said, “Why would I kiss her on a stage in public 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.”
The controversy started after a clip of the trailer launch went viral, garnering mixed reactions from social media users. stalwart Strong performance continues at the box office.