Rakesh Bedi rubbishes claims that Dhurandhar’s script came from the PMO

Rakesh Bedi (Pic/Google Images)

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has become the internet's latest favourite after his portrayal of Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise. The actor has now dismissed claims that the blockbuster franchise received backing from the Prime Minister's Office. He also reflected on how comic moments were developed within its intense narrative.

Rakesh Bedi on PMO backing Dhurandhar

Speaking at the Amrit Ratna 2026 Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday, Bedi reacted to long-standing claims that Dhurandhar was backed by the PMO or that its script originated there. He shared, "‘Your b'''ocks are very white.' Ab ye line koi likh nahi sakta. Jab ye film hit huyi toh kuch logo ne kaha Dhurandhar ki script jo hai woh PMO se likh kar aati hai. Maine kaha batao PMO me kaunsa aisa aadmi hai jo ye line likh sakta hai. Aisa soch bhi nahi sakta koi (No one could have written that line. When the film became a hit, some people claimed that the script of Dhurandhar came straight from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). I said, ‘Tell me, who in the PMO could possibly write a line like this?' No one could even think of something like that)."

Talking about the film, the actor shared, "When I read the script two or three times, I realised that this was a very tense film - not just tense, but intense too. I could see certain moments where we could sprinkle in a bit of comic relief. So I told Aditya, ‘I can spot a few pockets where we could add some humour. Should I give it a try?' He replied, ‘Rakesh ji, it's difficult to say right now. Let's see how things unfold as we go along and work on it.' Initially, he was a little reluctant, but as we progressed, he started enjoying it too, and I began enjoying it as well."

About Dhurandhar franchise

The Dhurandhar duology, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, made cinematic history by becoming the first Indian film franchise to cross Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. It also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor in pivotal roles. The film's storyline loosely draws inspiration from multiple real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in South Asia.