Mumbai, Dec 29 (NationPress) Renowned actor Rakesh Bedi has recently shared his thoughts on the evolving nature of comedy within Indian cinema. During an interview with IANS, he expressed his worries regarding the decreasing number of pure comedy films in the contemporary film industry.

He pointed to beloved classics such as “Chupke Chupke,” “Chashme Buddoor,” “Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi,” and “Padosan”, emphasizing that each character in these films possessed a natural sense of humor, a quality he believes is largely absent in modern cinema. Rakesh Bedi highlighted the importance of authentic comedic narratives in films.

He remarked, “I feel that these days, comedy films are not being made. Nobody is making comedy films. I am talking about pure comedy. I am not talking about a comedy in a film. I am not even talking about a comedian in a film. For example, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's film was Chupke Chupke. It is a cult film, Chupke Chupke. It is a comedy film. There is no comedian in it.”

“Every character has a humorous bend. Bend of mind of every character. In the same way, Chashme Buddoor was there. In the same way, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi was there. Or Padosan was there. So, in our country, the average of comedy films is very low. I think one pure comedy film per decade is the average in our country.”

He further noted, “There are two good serials: ‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hain’ and ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ Coincidentally, I am in both of them. Both of them are very big hits in their respective places. The humor in both of them runs at a very natural level. Otherwise, such a long comedy cannot run. So, these are two such serials that are experimenting in comedy. They are venturing out. Nobody else is doing it,” explained Rakesh Bedi.

Celebrated for his exceptional comic timing, Rakesh Bedi has starred in numerous hit films. He is widely recognized for his memorable comedic performances in movies like “Chashme Buddoor,” “Sharaabi,” “Chitchor,” “Khatta Meetha,” and “Baton Baton Mein.” His extensive television work includes the legendary show “Shrimaan Shrimati.”