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Daughter's insistence changed Rakesh Bedi's career path

20 Apr

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Summary

Rakesh Bedi nearly declined a role in 'URI: The Surgical Strike'.
His daughter's strong persuasion convinced him to accept the part.
'Dhurandhar' has achieved over Rs 1300 crore at the Indian box office.

Daughter's insistence changed Rakesh Bedi's career path

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi's phenomenal success in the recent film 'Dhurandhar' marks a significant comeback. His portrayal of Jamaal Jameeli has garnered immense audience appreciation and viral internet fame. However, this success story nearly didn't happen, as Bedi initially hesitated to accept a role in director Aditya Dhar's earlier film, 'URI: The Surgical Strike'.

Bedi revealed during an interview that he had refused 'URI' because it only featured one scene. His daughter, Ritika, played a crucial role in changing his mind, urging him to support a promising new director. His wife also supported Ritika's argument, emphasizing fairness to new talents.