Ba***ds of Bollywood’s Jaraj Saxena, Rajat Bedi, says he was ‘used and abused’ in films and business, was left out of Koi Mil Gaya publicity with Hrithik Roshan-Preity Zinta

He also shared that he comes from a film family and is the third-generation actor, with his son preparing to make his debut soon. “I am the third generation of a family and the good news is that the fourth generation is getting ready. My son is getting ready to become an actor.” When asked about his son’s debut, Rajat replied, “Very soon. He is 22 years old. He is far more good-looking than me.”

For the unversed, Rajat Bedi is the son of filmmaker Narendra Bedi, who is known for helming films like Jawani Diwani, Bandhan, Maha Chor, Benaam and more. Rajat is the grandson of writer Rajinder Singh Bedi, who is best known for Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s films Abhimaan, Anupama and Satyakam.

Talking about returning to showbiz with Aryan Khan’s OTT debut, Rajat expressed his gratitude for the opportunities on digital platforms. “It’s great blessing for actors because there is so much work happening on the OTT platform and there is an opportunity for technicians and actors to display their work.” He also announced his upcoming projects. “You will actually see me in Bollywood after 16 years. This is like daddy of all Bollywood. This is a banger. Both of them, they are colossally big. I was fortunate because I was specially called for these projects because of my past work in films.”

Rajat Bedi further revealed that his elder sister is also an established writer, currently working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love and War. “My elder sister is a huge writer. She wrote Agneepath (2012) for Karan Johar, and now she is writing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali — the film that is on floor with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.”

He also recalled his bond with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of the 1995 film Zamana Deewana, and how his path shifted towards modelling while SRK continued acting. “My bond with Shah Rukh started on the sets of Zamana Deewana. After the film, I got into modelling, and I was the first title holder of the first Gladrags modelling competition. I went to Australia for the world final. This was the same year when Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai went for Miss World. I got third place over there, and when I came back, I had the celebration with Aishwarya and Sushmita.”

Lastly, Rajat Bedi spoke about his iconic role in Koi Mil Gaya and admitted that while the makers sidelined him during promotions, the audience still embraced him. “Koi Mil Gaya became this blockbuster film and it was publicized with Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Rakesh Roshan. I was left out in the publicity, but till today, people recognise me, love me for that role. I can’t take that away. It was wonderful to work with Rakesh ji. He is one of the best directors I have worked with.”