Rakesh Bedi Reacts To 'Kissing' 50 Years Younger Dhurandhar Co-Star Sara Arjun: 'It Is So Stupid'

Rakesh Bedi has opened up about the allegations of kissing Sara Arjun during the trailer launch of Dhurandhar last month. While the 71-year-old plays the role of cunning politician Jameel Jamali in the Aditya

Dhar directorial, Sara essays his spirited daughter Yalina Jamali. While Rakesh faced criticism for allegedly kissing Sara on her shoulder during the event, he has now reacted to the allegations, calling them “stupid”.

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Rakesh said, “Sara is less than half my age and plays my daughter. Whenever we met during the shoot, she would greet me with a hug, just as a daughter would with her father. We share a nice rapport and camaraderie, which is also reflected on screen.”

“It was no different that day, but people are not seeing the affection there. The affection of an elderly man towards a young girl. Dekhne wale ki aankh mein gadbad hai to kya kar sakte ho (What can you do when people perceive it wrongly)?” he continued.

“Why would I kiss her with ill intent publicly on a stage? I mean, her parents were there. People are just crazy when they claim these things. They just need to create an issue out of nothing on social media,” the actor added.

The actor further explained that he is not “safeguarding” himself but is only saying what genuinely happened. “I tell you, I am not safeguarding myself. My voluminous body of work, which has touched people, is doing it for me. I recently went to a dinner with friends, and a lady approached me. Her son is physically and mentally challenged, but he loves my work and can comprehend it. That speaks more for me than anything will,” he concluded.

Also starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna in the lead, Dhurandhar has been getting an overwhelming response from the audience. The film has now crossed Rs 400 crore mark at the box office in India.