Post by : Mariam
Al-Faris
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has responded to allegations that he kissed co-star Sara Arjun during the Dhurandhar trailer launch last month. The 71-year-old actor plays the role of cunning politician Jameel Jamali in the film, while Sara plays his spirited daughter Yalina Jamali. Some viewers criticized him for allegedly kissing Sara on her shoulder during the event, but Rakesh dismissed the claims as “stupid.”
In an interview Rakesh explained that Sara is much younger than him and their on-screen relationship is that of father and daughter. He said, “Whenever we met during the shoot, she would greet me with a hug, just as a daughter would with her father. We share a nice rapport and camaraderie, which is also reflected on screen."
He added, “It was no different that day, but people are not seeing the affection there. The affection of an elderly man towards a young girl. Dekhne wale ki aankh mein gadbad hai to kya kar sakte ho (What can you do when people perceive it wrongly)?” Rakesh further clarified, “Why would I kiss her with ill intent publicly on a stage? Her parents were there. People are just crazy when they claim these things. They just need to create an issue out of nothing on social media."
Rakesh emphasized that he is not trying to defend himself but only stating the truth. He shared a personal story of a fan with a challenged child who appreciates his work, showing the respect he has earned over his long career.
The film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, along with Rakesh and Sara, has received a strong audience response and has crossed
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