Watch: Rakesh Bedi reveals Sachin Tendulkar’s call praising Dhurandhar and his performance

With the atmosphere for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 building up in India, the tournament is set to begin on March 28, with the opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Amid the excitement surrounding this T20 league, Bollywood director Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ is also making headlines. The first part of the film was released last December and set new box office records, while the second part hit theatres on March 19 and has been receiving an excellent response from audiences.

The film starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role tells the story of an Indian spy who travels to Pakistan, joins a gang there, and eliminates several major terrorists, but in the process, he also loses a lot. Apart from Ranveer, many seasoned actors have worked in the film, including veteran actor Rakesh Bedi. Bedi had been doing smaller roles for quite some time, but in this film, his performance as ‘Jameel Jamali’ is being widely praised. Meanwhile, a video of the actor is going viral, in which he has made an important revelation regarding a call from Sachin Tendulkar.

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Rakesh Bedi shares emotional moment after Sachin Tendulkar’s surprise call

In the viral video, the 71-year-old actor Rakesh Bedi said that last year, when the first part of the film was released, the ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar called him and praised both the film and his performance. Bedi said he felt very happy that Tendulkar watched the film and personally called to appreciate both the movie and his acting. He added that it was a wonderful gesture, as people often find it difficult to give compliments, but Sachin showed a big heart.

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Why Sachin Tendulkar’s praise holds special value and reflects his greatness

Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record for the most runs and centuries in international cricket, is respected across fields. One of the main reasons is that he is known to be as humble a person as he is a great cricketer. The former Indian batter never hesitates to praise others and is often seen on social media appreciating cricketers who perform well or people who achieve remarkable success in other fields. 

For actors like Rakesh Bedi, such recognition from someone widely known as the “God of Cricket” is both surprising and deeply encouraging. Tendulkar’s gesture of personally calling and praising the film and the performance reflects the respect and generosity he is known for, which is why moments like these resonate strongly with fans and the film fraternity alike.

Fans react as ‘God of Cricket’ appreciates veteran actor’s work