Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, known for the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, welcomed director Farah Khan to his Mumbai home for her YouTube channel. During their chat, Farah reminisced about the early days in showbiz when Rakesh worked without pay. Reflecting on the past, Farah inquired if Rakesh now receives payment, to which he acknowledged the industry’s evolution.
Farah probed Rakesh about his compensation for the film “Saath Saath,” starring Deepti Naval and Farooq Sheikh, revealing it was the only project he didn’t get paid for, not even for conveyance. Directed by Raman Kumar and produced by Dilip Dhawan, “Saath Saath” portrays the journey of a young couple, Avinash and Geetanjali, navigating married life’s challenges. Farah, recalling their shared history, mentioned their youthful days at Javed Akhtar’s home, where they enjoyed free meals and drinks.
Farah and Rakesh, long-time acquaintances, reconnected during the visit, reminiscing about their past encounters. Farah fondly remembered their interactions during Rakesh’s FTII days, highlighting the gatherings at Javed Akhtar’s residence for complimentary food and beverages, fostering industry friendships.
