Dhurandhar: Rakesh Bedi Reveals He Was To Star In Sanjay Dutt's Debut Film Rocky, Says 'Know Him Since...'

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actor Rakesh Bedi, who has a significant role in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, recently opened up about his decades-long friendship with Sanjay Dutt, memorable behind-the-scenes moments from the film, and the surprising fact that he was originally chosen for Sanjay’s debut film Rocky. In his recent interview, Rakesh recalled his early association with Sanjay Dutt and shared why he couldn't star in the film.

Rakesh Bedi reveals why he couldn't star in Sanjay Dutt's debut film Rocky

In a recent interview with NDTV, the actor shared, “Sanjay and I go back a very long way. I’ve known him since the day he entered the industry. I was actually cast in his first film, Rocky. I had received the offer,” he shared.Explaining why he had to turn it down, he added, “I couldn’t take it up because I was committed to another project at that time. But from that day on, we’ve known each other. We’ve even worked together on a few films in between. So when we met again for Dhurandhar, there was a lot to catch up on.”

Rakesh reveals Sanjay Dutt calls him brother

The two spent time reminiscing about old memories. Rakesh recounted, “He calls me brother because he knows I’m senior to him and he shows me immense respect. Once I casually asked him, ‘How is Madam?’ and he got upset. I wondered why, and he said, ‘Brother, why would you say Madam? She is your younger sister, your daughter-in-law. Don’t call her that.’ That’s the kind of bond and respect we share.”

Rakesh Bedi on working in Dhurandhar

Talking about his experience on set, Bedi revealed that he felt the intense script needed lighter moments. “When I first read the script, I found it extremely intense, not grim, but consistently gripping. What I felt missing was humour,” he said.He discussed this with director Aditya Dhar. “I told Aditya that I could sense places where I could add some wit or a touch of humour, and that there was room for laughter,” he explained. Over time, they developed a strong creative understanding.“There was a wonderful rapport between Aditya and me, and it shows in the film,” Bedi shared. “You’ll notice several moments where I’ve tried to draw humour out of almost nothing, not through dialogue necessarily, but through a look, a smile, or a small gesture.”ALSO READ: Dhurandhar Ending EXPLAINED: Ranveer Singh's Hamza Scribbles THIS In Diary After Killing...

About Dhurandhar

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar draws inspiration from real-life incidents and features a powerhouse cast including Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt. Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film released in theatres today. Are you looking forward to watching it?Share your excitement with us on X by tweeting @TimesNow.