Don't issue me challan: Rakesh Bedi's comic moment with traffic police goes viral

Rakesh Bedi shared a playful moment with traffic police officers who recognised him from Dhurandhar at a signal. The candid exchange drew attention online and highlighted renewed appreciation for his recent roles.

In Short

• Rakesh Bedi was recognised by traffic police officers for his role in Dhurandhar
• The moment was captured in a clip from the latest episode of The Bombay Journey
• One officer praised the film and said he had watched it in theatres

Actor Rakesh Bedi featured in a light-hearted moment with traffic police officers at a signal after they recognised him for his role in Dhurandhar. In a clip from the latest episode of The Bombay Journey, which surfaced on Instagram on Tuesday, the officers are seen greeting the veteran actor warmly and praising his work in the film.

The exchange turned playful when Bedi, in his familiar comic style, joked, “Don’t issue me a challan now,” prompting laughter from those around him. The video was shared with the caption, “It’s not every day you see the traffic squad turn into fanboys (sic).”

What appeared to begin as a routine stop soon became an impromptu fan interaction. One of the officers greeted Bedi with a handshake and praised Dhurandhar, saying the film was terrific. He also told the actor that he had watched it in theatres and had thoroughly enjoyed it.

Soon after, another traffic police officer joined the interaction and clicked a selfie with Bedi. The officers, apparently unaware that the candid exchange was being recorded, continued chatting with the actor.

During the conversation, one of the officers also mentioned having watched Tirangaa, in which Bedi starred alongside Nana Patekar, and recalled his performances with Salman Khan as well. Bedi then added to the humour of the moment by saying, “Don’t fine my car now,” after which one of the officers burst into laughter.

Rakesh Bedi in Dhurandhar

Bedi’s performance as Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar: The Revenge has drawn praise from audiences, with many calling it one of the standout performances in the film. The actor has also been receiving appreciation for the role after a major twist involving his character became one of the film’s talking points.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the two-part franchise stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna in key roles.

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