Rakesh Bedi Apologises After Row Over ‘Harijan’ Remark In An Old Video Amid Dhurandhar The Revenge Success; States, “I Did Not Know That It Was Prohibited”

Rakesh Bedi, who has been receiving widespread recognition for his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, recently landed in controversy after using a prohibited term in a video shared online. The clip resurfaced amid the film’s ongoing buzz, after which the actor issued a public apology amid backlash. Scroll down to read more.

What Was The Controversy?

Rakesh Bedi, popularly known as Jameel Jamali, found himself at the centre of a controversy. This was after an old video resurfaced in which he used the now-prohibited term ‘Harijan.’ The issue gained traction when Azad Samaj Party Mumbai President Kailash Jaiswar criticised the actor and called for accountability. Additionally, the backlash intensified on social media, especially amid the rising buzz around Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Responding to the outrage, Bedi issued a public apology, stating that he was unaware the term was inappropriate. Furthermore, he also emphasised that he had no intention of hurting any community or sentiments.

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Rakesh Bedi Apologises After Receiving Backlash

Responding to the controversy, Bedi issued a public apology, clarifying that the term was used unknowingly and without any intent to offend. Apologising, he said, “Namaskar friends, I am Rakesh Bedi. A few months ago, I posted a video in which I said that in our country, Bheem Rao Ambedkar ji worked a lot for Dalits, for Harijans, and for people of backward society. He worked very hard for their upliftment.”

He further added that he was unaware that the term is prohibited in India. Moreover, emphasising that his intention was not to hurt any individual or community, he expressed regret. The actor further stated that if his words caused offence, he sincerely apologises. He shared, “I did not say it on purpose. I did not know that it was prohibited.”

About Dhurandhar 2

Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is written and directed by Dhar. In addition, the film is co-produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. It sees Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and Gaurav Gera reprise their roles from the first film. Moreover, unlike the first part, this instalment of the high-octane spy-action spectacle has been released in five languages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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Sonali Singh

Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.