Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has finally addressed one of the most talked-about rumors surrounding the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise the viral claim that its script was written or influenced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Speaking at the Amrit Ratna 2026 summit in New Delhi, Bedi not only reflected on his highly popular role in the spy-action franchise but also used humor to shut down the political speculation that has followed the films since their record-breaking release.
“Who in the PMO Could Write a Line Like This?”
In the franchise, Rakesh Bedi plays Jameel Jamali, an Indian agent who successfully infiltrates Pakistan’s political establishment, eventually rising to become a local politician while keeping his true identity hidden until a dramatic climax.
When asked about the long-standing claims that Dhurandhar was backed or scripted by the PMO, Bedi dismissed the rumors by pointing out the movie’s bold and unconventional dialogue:
“‘Your b***ocks are very white’. Ab ye line koi likh nahi sakta. Jab ye film hit huyi toh kuch logo ne kaha Dhurandhar ki script jo hai woh PMO se likh kar aati hai. Maine kaha batao PMO me kaunsa aisa aadmi hai jo ye line likh sakta hai. Aisa soch bhi nahi sakta koi.”
(No one could have written that line. When the film became a hit, some people claimed that the script of Dhurandhar came straight from the Prime Minister’s Office. I said, ‘Tell me, who in the PMO could possibly write a line like this?’ No one could even think of something like that).
Bringing Comedy to an Intense Spy Thriller
Bedi also revealed that several hilarious moments in the otherwise gritty spy thriller were actually his own suggestions. According to the actor, director Aditya Dhar was initially hesitant about adding comic relief to such a serious and intense story.
“When I read the script two or three times, I realized that this was a very tense film—not just tense, but intense too,” Bedi shared. “Because I naturally gravitate towards comedy, I could see certain moments where we could sprinkle in a bit of comic relief. I asked Aditya if I could give it a try. Initially, he was a little reluctant and said we’d see how things unfold, but as we progressed, he started enjoying it too.”
About the ₹3,000 Crore Franchise
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the Dhurandhar franchise boasts a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor.
The first film hit theaters in December 2025, quickly followed by its sequel in March 2026. Together, the two cinematic installments have emerged as massive global box-office juggernauts, grossing over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. The high-stakes plot follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi (also known as Hamza Ali Mazari) as he undertakes a dangerous covert mission in Pakistan to dismantle a terror network from within.