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Rakesh Bedi’s character Jameel Jamali became a fan favourite after Dhurandhar 2, with his dialogue going viral online. Impressed by his performance, the makers reportedly rewarded him with an additional Rs. 1 crore bonus over his agreed fee.

Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s films Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge have been major successes. Rakesh Bedi’s character, Jameel Jamali, has gained widespread popularity, especially for his dialogue, “Bachcha hai tu mera.” Impressed by his performance, the producers reportedly rewarded him with a hefty bonus over his agreed fee.

Jameel Jamali has gone viral online, with his dialogue becoming a meme favourite. Following the success of Dhurandhar 2, several brands have also approached the actor. Moved by the effort he put into the role, the makers decided to offer him additional remuneration.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, "As Jameel Jamali, Rakesh Bedi impressed, entertained and completely won over the audience. His dialogues have become immortal in the meme world, while the twist surrounding his character in the sequel further amplified his impact." The source added, "The producers were deeply touched by the hard work he put into making the character so memorable. As a token of gratitude, they decided to pay him additional remuneration."

According to reports, Rakesh was paid Rs. 50 lakh for Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2. After the massive success of the sequel, Aditya Dhar, who directed the films and co-produced them with his brother Lokesh Dhar, reportedly presented Rakesh with a cheque of Rs. 1 crore as a bonus.