New Delhi, March 20 -- In a franchise packed with powerhouse stars, Rakesh Bedi's Jameel Jamali stands out as one of its most memorable creations. Jameel is portrayed as a Karachi-based politician who pursues personal gain by any means necessary - a slippery, self-serving operator embedded in Pakistan's political machinery. Hamza is married to Yalina, the daughter of the weaselly politician Jameel, which places Bedi's character in a uniquely powerful position in the narrative - he is both comic relief and a crucial pivot in the spy operation at the heart of the story.

Even before The Revenge, Bedi's Jamali had made a deep impression. In a film where the ensemble featured Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Ranveer Singh - each...