Beyond the COMIC MASK

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi explores his journey from comedy to the gritty world of Dhurandhar

- Anjum Sharma

Q. You are known for comedy, but Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar is a major shift. How did you land the role and prepare for it?

It was a natural process. I worked with Aditya Dhar in Uri; he liked my work, and things progressed from there. As for preparation, my method is very internal. I don’t look like I am obsessively immersed in it, but before shooting, the entire scene plays out in my mind.