Rakesh Bedi reacts to FTII batchmate and friend David Dhawan’s ‘chaal change ho gayi’ remark with one-line reply

Rakesh Bedi is riding high on the success of his recent release ‘Dhurandhar 2’, where he takes on the role of politician Jameel Jamali. The actor shares a strong and long-standing association with filmmaker David Dhawan, who is currently working on his upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, which will also feature Bedi. In a recent interview, David Dhawan jokingly remarked, "Yaar, teri chaal badal change ho gayi hai," prompting a response from Rakesh Bedi.

David Dhawan talks about his 50-year friendship with Rakesh Bedi

Speaking with Bollywood Hungama, David Dhawan said, "Our friendship is 50 years old. He has worked in many films of mine. He is in this one ('Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai') as well too. I told him, 'Fifty years ago, they didn't recognise you; they are discovering you only now.' He is a fine actor and has always been a good actor. I said, 'You are crossing 70 years and are now getting recognition, but it is very good. He fully deserves it.'"

David Dhawan says Rakesh Bedi’s ‘chaal’ has changed

Reflecting on whether the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ films has brought a change in Rakesh, David shared, "You can see the spark and the way he now walks. 'Yaar, teri chaal change ho gayi, hamari baat hoti rehti hai (The way you walk has changed; we remain in touch).' He is my classmate. We were even ragged together at FTII. It's amazing."

Rakesh Bedi gives a one-line reply to the ‘chaal’ remark

Reacting to the remark, Rakesh Bedi told Moneycontrol, "My chaal was the same always."

Rakesh Bedi and David Dhawan’s long-standing collaborations

Rakesh Bedi and David Dhawan go back a long way, having teamed up on films such as ‘Hero No. 1’, ‘Mr & Mrs Khiladi’, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, and ‘Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge’.
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