But when the word “CINTAA” comes up, Rakesh Bedi’s voice turns from a screen‑smiling actor to a weary confessor, warning that the current drama feels “very sad” and shouldn’t be allowed to drag on.
Rakesh, who’s fresh off a role in Dhurandhar, remembers the Raj Kapoor centenary tribute that was staged earlier this year. He says he personally handed over a chunk of his own pocket money to help make the event happen, a gesture he felt needed more public acknowledgment. Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure led the team, but the actor insists the work was a form of social service for the community, not a vanity project.
The fallout at CINTAA hit a low point when 11 of the 21 executive committee members resigned, including eight elected members who had stepped down over accusations of unilateral decision‑making. The fresh elections on September 12 saw Upasana Singh win with 360 votes, trailing Sahila Chadha by just three votes. The numbers still echo the deep split within the guild.
Yet, Bedi stays optimistic. He told ANI that the feud will eventually settle and that the association will keep functioning. He added that, despite the current friction, he maintains a “wonderful equation” with every actor, hinting that the industry’s unity may return before the next big shoot.