Dhurandhar Makers Were Advised To Cast 'Bigger, Better-Known Actor', Reveals Rakesh Bedi

Among other things, Dhurandhar is being praised for its perfect casting. But did you know? The makers were advised to cast a bigger star in the role of politician Jameel Jamali instead of veteran actor Rakesh Bedi. He recently revealed that director Aditya Dhar stuck to his gut instinct despite the advice.Dhurandhar Makers Were Advised To Cast 'BiggerActor': Rakesh BediIn an interview with Pinkvilla, the senior actor spoke about the casting. He shared, "Makers ne kisi pressure ke aage succumb nahi kiya. Sabse bada pressure main bataata hoon, unse kaha gaya tha ke mere role ke liye Rakesh Bedi ko mat lo aur kisi bade, well-known actor ko lo. (The makers never succumbed to any pressure. The biggest pressure they faced was when they were told not

to cast me and instead go with a bigger, better-known actor)."He praised Dhar and added, "The director (Aditya Dhar) stood by his conviction. He said he wouldn’t change the casting. Others may be bigger names, but they wouldn’t be able to deliver the role the way Rakesh Bedi could."ALSO READ: Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh REACTS To BTS Pics Of Rehman Dakait's 'Paltan', Gushes Over His 'BOYZ' DhurandharThe Aditya Dhar directorial, featuring a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun, is currently enjoying a dream run at the box office. The film has struck a chord with audiences and is all set to cross the Rs 300 crore mark, solidifying its status as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.Amid soaring demand, theatres across Mumbai have added multiple late-night shows, including 12:45 AM, 12:50 AM, 1:25 AM, 2:10 AM, 2:30 AM, 3:00 AM, 3:30 AM, 3:35 AM, 4:05 AM, and 4:10 AM screenings. Stay tuned for all the latest updates about DHU-RAN-DHAR!