Television's favourite actor Dilip Joshi, widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Jethalal in the long-running sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane. He recalled his days working alongside the veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who is celebrated for his role as Jameel Jamaali in Aditya Dhar's franchise 'Dhurandhar'. The two actors previously shared screen space in the 1998 situational comedy show 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'.
Dilip Joshi Praises Rakesh Bedi's Humility and Talent
In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Dilip Joshi expressed his admiration for Rakesh Bedi's recent success in 'Dhurandhar'. He humbly stated, 'Today, the entire world appreciates his work, and I am too small to speak about Rakeshji.' Joshi further elaborated on Bedi's stature in the industry, saying, 'He is such a senior actor and has been a part of the industry for many years. He is a very talented actor. He has always done good work and will continue to do so.'
Recalling the Days of 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'
Dilip Joshi took a stroll down memory lane and reminisced about working with Rakesh Bedi in the 1998 show 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'. The series, a situational comedy, revolved around a joint family set against the backdrop of national integration. Joshi noted that despite being a massive star at the time, Bedi remained remarkably humble. 'During Hum Sab Ek Hain, Rakesh ji was already a very big star, yet he was extremely humble. When we worked together in 1998, he never made anyone feel that he was such a legendary artist or such a big star. We were all quite new at the time, and we worked together like a team,' he added.
About the 'Dhurandhar' Franchise
Turning the spotlight to the 'Dhurandhar' film series, the movies feature an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor. The franchise is a duology, with the first instalment centered on a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation. The plot follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Karachi's criminal syndicates and political power structures in Pakistan to dismantle a terror network targeting India.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
The second instalment, titled 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', continues the story of the undercover agent as he navigates Karachi's underworld and Pakistani politics while seeking vengeance for the 26/11 attacks and confronting even greater threats. The storyline draws loosely on several real-life geopolitical events and conflicts in South Asia, adding a layer of authenticity and intrigue to the narrative.
