Veteran Indian actor Rakesh Bedi, widely celebrated for his versatile roles in television and cinema, has finally addressed the viral comparisons between him and Pakistani politician Nabeel Gabol. The conversation sparked after Gabol, a prominent figure from Karachi’s Lyari district, claimed that Bedi’s recent portrayal of a politician in the film Dhurandhar was an intentional mimicry of his own persona.
Speaking in a candid interview on the popular talk show The Lallantop, Bedi responded with a blend of professional clarity and characteristic wit. While acknowledging the physical resemblance that has set social media abuzz, Bedi dismissed the idea that his character, Jameel Jamali, was a direct carbon copy of the Pakistani leader.
“I Love You, Nabeel Gabol”
The exchange between the two men has taken an unexpectedly warm turn. Despite initial reports suggesting Gabol was unhappy with his “on-screen image,” the politician recently sent a message of respect to the senior actor, stating, “I love you.”
Bedi reciprocated the sentiment during the interview, smiling as he addressed the camera:
“I would like to say, I love you too, Nabeel Gabol. It is a sheer coincidence that I resemble you a little bit. But I can’t help it. Neither your father came to India, nor my father went to Pakistan.”
The comment, which served as a lighthearted nod to the shared history of the subcontinent, was meant to emphasize that their similar features are purely accidental and not rooted in any immediate family connection or intentional parody.
The Anatomy of a Character
Bedi explained that while the physical likeness is hard to deny—attributing it to a shared “heaviness in the body” and the specific styling used in the film—the character of Jameel Jamali was a creative amalgam.
Inspiration: According to Bedi, the role was crafted using traits from several different Pakistani politicians to create a realistic “Lyari-style” leader.
Costume Design: He noted that wearing similar traditional attire in the film likely heightened the comparison in the eyes of the public.
Creative Vision: The actor credited the writers and director Aditya Dhar for the character’s development, insisting that Nabeel Gabol was never the singular reference point during production.
A Cross-Border Connection
The Dhurandhar franchise has become a massive cultural talking point. Despite being officially banned in Pakistan, reports suggest the film has found a massive audience there through alternative means, with clips of Bedi’s performance going viral across Karachi.
“If someone feels my appearance resembles them, what can I really do about it?” Bedi remarked. “It’s not my fault, but I’m glad the performance is being noticed.”
As Dhurandhar 2 continues its record-breaking run at the box office, nearing the prestigious Rs 1,000 crore mark, the “lookalike” saga has only added to the film’s international intrigue, proving that sometimes, life imitates art in the most unpredictable ways. To know
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