Rajat Bedi, known for his villainous role against Hrithik Roshan in Koi... Mil Gaya, is set to re-enter Hindi cinema with Aryan Khan’s upcoming series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. Having shone as a villain in several films like Partner during the 90s and early 2000s, Bedi had been away from major Hindi big-screen projects for a while.
Following the trailer release on Wednesday, fans quickly noticed Rajat Bedi’s brief appearance. Reports suggest he will play the character ‘Jaraj Saxena’ in the series. This role was introduced during the show’s preview launch last night, hosted by Shah Rukh Khan.
On social media, fans expressed their excitement about the return of Bollywood’s ‘OG villain’ Rajat Bedi. One netizen tweeted, “Rajat Bedi is back!” while another wrote, “The notorious villain Rajat Bedi’s re-entry.” Another fan, referencing his iconic dialogue, said, “Rajat Bedi has returned, saving Aryan bhai’s honor.”
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Sharing an old photo of the actor, another fan wrote, “Even a comeback like Rajat Bedi’s deserves a chance.” After brief appearances in the 2023 Punjabi film Gol Gappe and Telugu film Ahimsa, Bedi is set to make a full-fledged return to Hindi cinema with this highly anticipated series.
The Ba**ds of Bollywood* features Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Sahher Bambba, Mona Singh, and Raghav Juyal in lead roles, with special guest appearances by Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, and Salman Khan. The series will stream on Netflix starting September 18, 2025.