Failures have been stepping stones: Rajat Bedi talks epic comeback
What's the story
Actor Rajat Bedi, who recently returned to Bollywood after a significant hiatus with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has spoken about his journey. In an interview with IANS, he shared how he maintained his fitness during this period and reflected on the ups and downs of his career. He also spoke about the maturity he has gained from these experiences.
Fitness focus
Bedi's fitness secret and how it helped him
Bedi revealed that he has always prioritized his fitness. He said, "The good part was I have kept myself fit at all times. It's my hobby working out and being fit." He humorously added that living in Canada helped him maintain this fitness, saying it felt like he had come back from "cold storage." "People ask me, 'How did you maintain yourself?' I told them I was in cold storage."
Career reflection
Reflections on his journey
Bedi reflected on his 20-year journey, filled with both pain and happiness. He said, "This journey has taught me a lot. My ups and downs in the last 20 years." "I had a lot of immaturity in decision-making earlier. This experience will help me guide my son's future." "A lot of failures have been a stepping stone now."
Career comeback
His role in 'The Ba *ds of Bollywood'
Bedi plays the role of a has-been star in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, directed by Aryan Khan. He revealed that Khan and his friends are big fans of Koi...Mil Gaya, which was a significant film in Bedi's career. "Even today, people ask me, 'You were in the Alien film, right? You broke Rohit's cycle, right?'" he said. The show is streaming on Netflix.