Talking in regards to the incident on the Purple FM podcast, Bedi clarified his intent and expressed disappointment over the backlash. “There was a small incident. The lady who performs my daughter in Dhurandhar, Sara Arjun. Whereas capturing, each time she got here, I might hug her and kiss her on the brow — like a daughter… I might simply say, ‘Come on, don’t fear, we’ll do a fantastic scene collectively.’ However on the trailer launch, once I greeted her the identical method, individuals began writing every kind of issues. I used to be like, ‘I’ve at all times handled her like this’,” he stated.

He additional added, “Fortunately, some individuals additionally defended me. However truthfully, individuals simply want a cause to speak. Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna.”

Rakesh Bedi On Dhurandhar’s Success

Past the controversy, Bedi additionally mirrored on the outstanding success of Dhurandhar and its sequel. Whereas many may view such a blockbuster second as life-changing, the seasoned actor maintained a grounded perspective. “This success is certainly a nice shock. Successful like this doesn’t come typically in anybody’s life, be it an actor, author, or director. Many individuals don’t expertise such success in any respect,” he shared.

On the identical time, he emphasised that the success hasn’t altered his outlook. “For me, it’s extra of a coincidence that I’m a part of it. However so far as my life altering is worried, no, nothing like that. I haven’t misplaced my stability or perspective. I’ve seen success many instances in my profession. I contemplate it very regular it’s a part of the sport.”

He additionally credited director Aditya Dhar for shaping his character. “I carried out the function, however a lot of the credit score goes to Aditya Dhar. He conceived and designed it. As an actor, you’re given a canvas, you add your colors to it,” Bedi defined.

In an age the place moments can rapidly spiral into viral debates, what Bedi thought of a easy, fatherly gesture was a subject of scrutiny. At 71, the veteran actor discovered himself on the centre of on-line criticism involving his 20-year-old co-star—highlighting how simply intent might be misconstrued in in the present day’s social media-driven panorama.

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Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.