blockbuster success of stalwart (2025) and extreme revenge (2026) has benefited everyone associated with the franchise. Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is also no exception. Long admired for his impeccable comic timing and remarkable body of work, the actor has scaled new heights of popularity. stalwart series. It is exclusively revealed that the makers of the Ranveer Singh-starrer were so overwhelmed by his performance and the love he received for his character that they rewarded him a huge amount more than his agreed fee.
Scoop: Rakesh Bedi got Rs. Bonus of Rs 1 crore from big producers after winning hearts as Jameel Jamali
A source told”As Jameel Jamali, Rakesh Bedi impressed, entertained and completely won over the audience. His dialogues have been immortalized in the world of memes, while the twist around his character in the sequel further enhanced his impact. The producers were very impressed with the hard work he put in to make the character so memorable. As a token of gratitude, they decided to give him additional remuneration.”
The source further said, “Rakesh Bedi was paid Rs 50 lakh for this stalwart And extreme revenge. After the release of the second part and its historic success, Aditya Dhar, who directed the films and is one of the producers, along with his brother and partner Lokesh Dhar handed him a check of Rs. 1 crore. In short, it was double the fee they charged for the franchise.”
The source added, “Together stalwart series and Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Aditya Dhar has already proved that he is a unique filmmaker. With this gesture he has also shown that he is a unique person. It is rare for any manufacturer to take such a generous step.”
Apart from Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar’s B62 Studios, big and big revenge Also produced by Jyoti Deshpande’s Jio Studios. The franchise stars Ranveer Singh along with Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and others. The first part tells the story of a spy infiltrating the mafia and political system of Pakistan and wreaking havoc from within. The story was taken forward in the sequel as he continued to serve his country selflessly. Rakesh Bedi played the role of Jameel Jamali, an astute politician from the Awami Party of Pakistan and a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
