Rakesh Bedi Faces Backlash Over Controversial Term in Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Rakesh Bedi's Role Sparks Discussion

Rakesh Bedi has recently gained attention for his portrayal of Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. His performance has sparked various discussions online, including memes and social media commentary, particularly focusing on his memorable line, "Bacha hai tu mera..." Additionally, viewers are intrigued by the plot twist revealing his character as an Indian agent operating in Pakistan. However, Bedi found himself in hot water when an old interview resurfaced, drawing criticism from Kailash Jaiswar, the Mumbai State President of the Azad Samaj Party, for his use of the term 'Harijan'. In response, Bedi has issued a public apology, clarifying that he did not intend to offend anyone.

Apology Following Controversy

Rakesh Bedi Apologises After Facing Backlash For Using Word 'Harijan'

The controversy erupted when Jaiswar shared a video condemning Bedi's use of a term deemed inappropriate and officially banned in India. He urged Bedi to apologize publicly to the affected community. In his apology, Bedi stated, "Namaskar friends, I am Rakesh Bedi. A few months ago, I posted a video where I mentioned that Bheem Rao Ambedkar ji worked tirelessly for Dalits, for Harijans, and for the upliftment of backward communities."

Bedi acknowledged that he was unaware of the prohibition against the term and expressed that his intention was never to offend anyone. He stated, "If my use of the word Harijan has hurt anyone, I sincerely apologize. I did not say it intentionally, nor did I know it was prohibited."

Insights on Dhurandhar 2

More About Dhurandhar 2

Shifting focus back to Dhurandhar 2, the film has been gaining popularity since its theatrical release. Recently, superstar Rajinikanth praised the film, referring to director Aditya Dhar as 'box office ka baap.' Notable filmmakers such as Ram Gopal Varma, SS Rajamouli, and Rakesh Roshan, along with prominent actors like Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, and Jr NTR, have also commended the movie.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge features Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza Ali Mazari/Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who ventures into Karachi to become the King of Lyari and combat terrorism in India. The film also stars R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and others. This action-packed espionage thriller has been released in five languages: Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.