Rani Mukerji is certainly one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood; she has worked with almost all the big actors of the industry and has entertained the audiences for a long time.
Although she has reduced her film appearances in the current times, her career continues to be admired for strong and memorable performances. Among her many on-screen partnerships, her bond with Bobby Deol stands out as both endearing and playful. Rani and Bobby shared the screen in two films, “Badal” and “Bichhoo”, showcasing a dynamic range of chemistry. While “Badal” earned commercial and critical acclaim, “Bichhoo” had a mixed reception but still it performed respectably at the box office.
However, today we are also going to talk about the lovely bond that they share and you will be surprised to know that Bobby used to call Rani “dedh-futiya”.
In an interview, Bobby Deol fondly recalled working with Rani on the sets of “Bichhoo”. Their camaraderie off-screen translated into a warm, engaging on-screen connection. Bobby humorously shared that he gave Rani the affectionate nickname “dedh-futiya”, a light-hearted reference inspired by a term used playfully in a Sanjay Dutt film. This teasing nickname highlighted the ease and genuine friendship between the two stars.
Bobby also expressed admiration for Rani’s caring nature, mentioning how she often brought home-cooked meals to the set, including fish prepared by her mother, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He added that their friendship made filming a more memorable and enjoyable experience.
The two stars also showcased their playful rapport during an appearance on Koffee with Karan, where Bobby revealed that Rani affectionately called him “Bob da.” Host Karan Johar found the exchange so amusing that it made him laugh out loud.
“Bichhoo”, produced by Bobby’s father, Dharmendra, is a loose adaptation of the 1994 French-English film Léon: The Professional. Despite its mixed reception by the audiences, Bobby’s fond recollections of his time with Rani underscore their strong bond, making their collaboration in the film industry a cherished chapter of their careers.
