Did you know 'Dhurandhar 2' fame Jameel Jamali, aka Rakesh Bedi, starred in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'?

Rakesh Bedi has been winning hearts with his unforgettable performance as Jameel Jamali in 'Dhurandhar 2', but long before that role had audiences erupting in theatres, the veteran actor had already quietly made his presence felt in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', one of Indian television's most beloved shows. Bedi has always had a way of making every role he touches feel completely his own, and his recent work is a perfect reminder of just how much range he carries.Rakesh Bedi joined 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' in 2020, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing a character named Babulal, a Sindhi businessman who happens to be the boss of Taarak Mehta, played first by Shailesh Lodha and currently by Sachin Shroff. Babulal is not a permanent character on the show but a recurring one, and every time his track takes centre stage, Bedi's sharp comic timing makes sure it leaves a mark. There is a fun layer to the character, too, as Babulal has a habit of keeping a close and watchful eye on his employee, which gives Bedi plenty of room to play.In 'Dhurandhar 2', Bedi plays Jameel Jamali, a politician based in Karachi who turns out to be the father-in-law of Hamza Ali Mazari, played by Ranveer Singh. His daughter Yalina Jamali, portrayed by Sara Arjun, is married to the film's central character and the two share a son together. On the surface, it seems like a supporting role, but what happens in the final twenty minutes of the film completely changes everything. The major twist that Bedi carries on his shoulders is the kind that nobody saw coming, and the response in theatres, with the loudest claps and cheers reserved just for him, said everything.'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' has been running since 2008, originally launching with a stellar ensemble that included Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Amit Bhatt, Neha Mehta, Munmun Dutta, Sonalika Joshi, Mandar Chandwadkar and many others. Over the years, the cast has seen several changes and replacements, but the show's spirit has remained intact, continuing to be one of the longest-running and most-watched sitcoms in Indian television history.