Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi witnessed a renewed wave of popularity after earning critical acclaim for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge in March this year. The veteran actor is currently seen in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. His co-star, Chunky Panday, recently recalled how Rakesh would often speak about Dhurandhar during the film's shoot and could hardly contain his excitement about the project.
Speaking to ETimes, Chunky fondly described Rakesh as "cute" and reminisced about their time together in Scotland while filming Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. He shared that they would often visit pubs together and spend hours chatting. Recalling Rakesh's enthusiasm for Dhurandhar, Chunky said, "He was so excited about it. I'm so happy for him today. While we were shooting in Scotland, he kept telling me how special the film was. He didn't reveal the story, but he kept saying that the director had created a beautiful world. You could see the excitement in his eyes."
Chunky added that he did not shy away from praising Rakesh after watching his performance in Dhurandhar and said, “I've always had a great rapport with him. He's one of the most lovable souls in the industry. I called him immediately after watching it. One and two, both! I was so excited for him because he was fantastic in it.”