Pavan Malhotra comments on Aditya Dhar’s casting and direction for the project Dhurandhar, saying Aditya Dhar tapped Rakesh Bedi’s potential. In recalling how he and Bedi are connected, Malhotra says he and Rakesh Bedi lived in the same building in Santacruz East during his early years in Mumbai. The interview frames Malhotra’s remarks as reflecting on Bedi’s capabilities and how they are recognized in Dhurandhar. Malhotra’s statement highlights his personal familiarity with Bedi and connects that background to his view that Dhar was able to bring out Bedi’s strengths. Across the available source, the focus remains on Malhotra’s perspective: he attributes Bedi’s effective use in the film or project to Dhar’s ability to identify and develop the actor’s talent. No additional details about the plot or production specifics are provided in the excerpt beyond these personal and professional observations.