The Ba***ds Of Bollywood has marked the solid comeback of Rajat Bedi. The actor was already popular among the masses and netizens because of his roles in memorable films like Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Jaani Dushman (2001) etc.
What also kept him alive in the minds of people was the legendary meme of him mouthing the dialogue ‘Sabki izzat karenge toh lootenge kiski’. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rajat Bedi opened up about these memes and a lot more.
EXCLUSIVE: Rajat Bedi BREAKS silence on LEGENDARY ‘Sabki izzat karenge toh lootenge kiski’ meme: ‘It’ll go down in HISTORY’; expresses desire to be cast in Krrish 4: ‘The whole world wants to see Hrithik Roshan and me together; it’ll create FIRE on screen’When reminded about the ‘Sabki izzat karenge toh lootenge kiski’ meme, Rajat couldn’t stop laughing. Then he said, ‘It has become iconic. That line is going to go down in history. There’s nobody taking that line from me. Woh Rajat Bedi ka hi rahega. From kids to elders, everyone loves that line.’ But he cautioned, ‘As far as you use it for fun purposes, then it’s fair enough (laughs).’
Rajat analyzed, ‘I guess sabko nostalgia ho raha hai. People are remembering these dialogues since they are seeing my face again in The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. I am loving it and I am happy that they always appreciated my work. Now, after the web show, they are appreciating it even more.’
Another meme, which just got famous, says ‘His aura was so goated that Hrithik Roshan had to bring an alien to defeat him’. Rajat Bedi once again laughed heartily when reminded about it. He then spoke highly of Koi Mil Gaya’s director-producer Rakesh Roshan and actor Hrithik Roshan, ‘It was all thanks to Rajesh ji and Hrithik. Working with Hrithik was unforgettable because that boy’s dedication and love for cinema is on another level. There’s no one like Rakesh Roshan. He’s unbelievable as a director. He’s too, too good! Rakesh ji has been a very big support to Hrithik as well. He has been there to help him grow as an actor.’
When asked about his future projects, Rajat Bedi replied, ‘I have meetings lined up. Casting directors have started calling me. I want to tell all of them – please give me another chance. I have a lot of fire in me. With God’s grace, I’ll prove myself. I have a good screen presence. I am willing to work twice as hard this time. I want to say the same to all the directors and producers – please give me a chance!’
Rajat Bedi has often played negative or characters with shades of grey. How about playing an all-positive character? The actor said, ‘It should happen thanks to OTT. Anyway, main toh aayatha hero banne. Yeh toh industry ne ghusa diya villain roles mein! Mera bhi jee karta hai ki mainbhi hero hi banu (laughs). But one thing is for sure. If I am the hero, they’ll have to get an even stronger negative chance (smiles).’
At this point, he expressed a wish, ‘I would do anything to work with Hrithik once again on screen.’
With Krrish 4 in the offing, will he be interested in signing the fourth part of the blockbuster franchise? Rajat Bedi exulted, ‘I think you should put it out and also tell Rakesh ji and Hrithik that ‘even Rajat is pleading to come back in the series’. The whole world wants to see us together in Krrish 4! It’s a fact. It’ll create fire on screen.’
He signed off by saying, ‘I get so many messages, ‘Sir, Krrish series mein wapis aa jaaiye’. How do I tell them that it’s not in my hands?’