Rakesh Bedi Denies Rs 1 Crore Bonus Claim for 'Dhurandhar' Role

Actor Rakesh Bedi has denied reports claiming he received a Rs 1 crore bonus for his role in 'Dhurandhar'. He addressed the rumors in an Instagram video, urging followers to ignore false media claims. The reports alleged producers were impressed by his performance as a RAW agent in the film. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has reportedly grossed INR 1800 crore worldwide.

Key Points: Rakesh Bedi Quashes Rs 1 Crore Bonus Reports

  • Rakesh Bedi denies Rs 1 crore bonus claim
  • He addressed rumors on Instagram video
  • Media reported bonus for his 'Dhurandhar' role
  • Film grossed INR 1800 crore worldwide
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Rakesh Bedi quashes reports of getting paid bonus of Rs 1 crore for 'Dhurandhar'

Actor Rakesh Bedi denies viral reports of receiving a Rs 1 crore bonus for his role in 'Dhurandhar', urging fans to ignore false claims.

"It has not come into my account. It is not showing in my account. - Rakesh Bedi"

Mumbai, April 24

Actor Rakesh Bedi, who essayed the role of Jameel Jamali in the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' franchise, has quashed the reports that claimed he was paid a bonus of Rs 1 crore for his work in the film.

On Friday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself in which he can be seen talking to the camera. The actor denied the reports saying that he hasn't received any bonus, and urged his followers to take such media reports with a pinch of salt.

He said, "Hi guys and welcome to Hi Chai with Rakesh Bedi. These days a video is going viral on the internet. And many people are sending me videos. Some friends are sending, some media personnel are sending saying that I have got 1 crore rupees from the production house after 'Dhurandhar'. So brother, where is it?".

He further mentioned, "Whose house is it in? Whose pocket is it in? Tell me, man. Where has someone buried it? Tell me so that I can go and take it. Because it has not come into my account. It is not showing in my account. And if it comes, then I will tell you. Or maybe I will not tell you that I have got it. But for now, you have not got it. You have not got it yet. If you can get it, then please get it".

The media report in question alleged that the makers of the 'Dhurandhar' gave a bonus of upwards of INR 1 crore to the actor after getting impressed by the response to his portrayal of a Pakistani politician, who is also a double agent, in the film.

In the film, his character of Jameel Jamali is a RAW agent, who infiltrates the political system and the civil administration of India's arch-nemesis, Pakistan, to dismantle it internally. Meanwhile, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has reportedly grossed INR 1800 worldwide. The film has emerged as one of the biggest hits from Hindi cinema.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, even if it was true, why would anyone announce it? Bollywood already gets so much heat for big paychecks. Good on Rakesh ji for being transparent and keeping it real. His comic timing in that video is too good 😂 "Bhai, kahan hai? Kiske pocket mein hai?"
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Sarah B
I've been following Rakesh Bedi since his early days in Delhi theatre. He's always been very grounded. But I do think there's a deeper question here - why do we as an audience create such hype around actors' salaries? It distracts from appreciating the actual craft. His performance as Jameel Jamali deserves recognition for the acting, not the paycheck.
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Rohit P
Arre, media ko aisi fake news phailane ki aadat hai! Rakesh Bedi ne sahi kaha - aisa bonus mila toh batao. Aur agar mila bhi toh uski private baat hai. But what a film man! 1800 crore worldwide! Indian cinema ki shaan badha di. Jameel Jamali ka role toh kamaal ka tha. Waiting for Dhurandhar 4! 🎬🔥

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