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| ‘Dhurandhar’-fame Jameel Jamali Spellbounds Audience with Power-Packed Performance in Play ‘Massage’ on Day 3 | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Oct 24: The veteran Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi, who garnered accolades for his portrayal of the character Jameel Jamali in the popular Bollywood movie ‘Dhurandhar’ captivated the audiences with his power-packed solo performance in the play ‘Massage’ on third day of the five day long‘Dastak Theatre Festival 2026’ underway here at Chandigarh University.
Directed by Harbans Singh and written by renowned playwright Vijay Tendulkar, the Hindi play showcased Bedi’s range of acting prowess and his versatility as he brought 24 different characters to life by blending comedy, satire and poignant observations on human aspirations and society.
The monologue follows the journey of Happy Kumar (character played by Bedi) who is an ordinary man who arrives in Mumbai with dreams of becoming an actor in Bollywood films. But his aspiration takes an unexpected turn of events as he ended up working as an assistant director for a filmmaker with a forte in low-budget cinema. Later, disillusioned by his experiences in the film industry, Happy Kumar eventually becomes a masseur encountering a range of people whose lives and personalities offer a glimpse into the contradictions and complexities of urban society.
Through rapid transitions between characters, expressive dialogue and impeccable comic timing, Bedi keptt the audience engaged throughout his the performance in the play. Varying From film producers and aspiring actors to politicians, lawyers and other colourful personalities each character emerged with a distinct identity that clearly showcased the precision and range required to sustain a solo theatrical performance . Bedi’s ability to shift between contrasting voices, mannerisms and emotions brought electric energy to the stage while keeping the narrative engaging. |
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