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21 SourcesKarachi, Pakistan
thebalanced.newsRakesh Bedi's Role in Dhurandhar Sparks Bonus Rumors, Actor Denies Receiving Rs 1 Crore
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi gained renewed popularity for his role as Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise, with his character's dialogues becoming viral. Multiple reports claimed he received a Rs 1 crore bonus from the producers as a token of appreciation, doubling his original fee of Rs 50 lakh. However, Bedi and his team have denied these claims, stating no such bonus has been credited to his account. The films, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, have been major box office successes.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 21 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on entertainment industry developments without political framing. Sources include entertainment news outlets and statements from the actor and his representatives. Coverage presents both the claims of a bonus reward and the actor's denial, reflecting a balanced approach without partisan perspectives or political bias.
Sentiment — Positive (70/100)
The overall sentiment is mixed, combining celebratory tones about Rakesh Bedi's acclaimed performance and popularity with skepticism due to conflicting reports about the bonus payment. While many articles highlight appreciation for the actor's work, others emphasize his humorous denial, resulting in a balanced and neutral tone across the coverage.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 24 Apr, 04:43 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1firstpost24 Apr, 04:43 am'Dhurandhar 2': Rakesh Bedi gets Rs 1 crore bonus post the success of Aditya Dhar's spy thriller, source says 'The producers were deeply touched by...'
- 2hindustantimes24 Apr, 04:49 amRakesh Bedi gets 1 crore bonus after Jameel Jamali gets audience love amid Dhurandhar success: Report
- 3mint24 Apr, 05:00 amRakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar: How much did he charge for his iconic role in Ranveer Singh's film? Mint
- 4english24 Apr, 05:26 amAs Rakesh Bedi Becomes Dhurandhar's Dark Horse, Makers Give Him Rs 1 Crore Bonus: Report
- 5moneycontrol24 Apr, 06:19 amRakesh Bedi reacts to Rs 1 crore Dhurandhar bonus rumours in a now deleted video, he said 'mere account mein toh nahi aaya'- Moneycontrol.com
- 6indianexpress24 Apr, 06:47 amExclusive 'Jameel Jamali' Rakesh Bedi not paid Rs 1 cr bonus for Dhurandhar, confirms manager: 'Fake news'
- 7ndtv24 Apr, 06:50 amDid Rakesh Bedi Get Rs 1 Crore Bonus For i Dhurandhar 2 i ? His Retort, i "Kiski Jeb Mein Hai?" i
- 8indiatoday24 Apr, 07:48 amRakesh Bedi on Rs 1 crore Dhurandhar 2 bonus rumours: Hasn't reached my account
- 9economictimes24 Apr, 07:51 amRakesh Bedi responds to Rs 1 crore Dhurandhar bonus claim, says 'account mein toh...'
- 10news1824 Apr, 07:58 amRakesh Bedi NOT Given Rs 1 Crore Bonus For Dhurandhar, Actor's Team Confirms 'It Is Fake News'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Sources analysed
- 21
- Last analysed
- 24 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Rakesh BediCroreIndian rupeeRanveer SinghAditya DharBollywood HungamaLakhIndiaBox officeArjun RampalSequelSocial media
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