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Rakesh Bedi Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Hometown: New Delhi
Age: 68 Years
Wife: Aradhana Bedi

Rakesh Bedi

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)Theatre Artist, Film & TV Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 163 cm
in meters- 1.63 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 4”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 80 kg
in pounds- 176 lbs
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Hindi): Hamare Tumhare (1979) as Sunil
Hamare Tumhare film poster
Film (Marathi): One Room Kitchen (2011) as a Gujarati broker
One Room Kitchen
Film (Gujarati): Kevi Rite Jaish (2012) as Daulatram Chainani
Kevi Rite Jaish
TV (Hindi): Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984) as Raja; aired on DD National
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
Web Series (Hindi): F.A.T.H.E.R.S. (2017) as Mehta; streamed on TVF Play
F.A.T.H.E.R.S.
Awards, Honours, Achievements 2017: Honorary Doctorate by Victoria Global University Rakesh Bedi with his honarary degree
2021: Best Actor for the Hindi short film Mera Number Kab Ayega by NEXGN International Short Film Festival
Rakesh Bedi's award
2022: Life Time Achievement Award from Morari Bapu in his Gurukul near Rajkot
Rakesh Bedi being felicitated
Personal Life
Date of Birth1 December 1954 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2022) 68 Years
BirthplaceKarol Bagh, New Delhi
Zodiac signSagittarius
NationalityIndian
HometownNew Delhi
School(s)• DPS Mathura Road, Delhi
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Andrews Ganj, New Delhi
College/UniversityShaheed Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi [1]LinkedIn – Rakesh Bedi
Educational QualificationGraduation [2]YouTube – Sansad TV
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 1985
Family
Wife/SpouseAradhana Bedi (Chief Executive Officer at the film production company Cinema Vision India in Mumbai)
Rakesh Bedi and Aradhana Bedi
ChildrenSon- None
Daughter(s)- 2
• Ritika Bedi (talent collab manager at the OTT platform The Viral Fever)
Ridhima Bedi (actor)
Rakesh Bedi with his daughters
ParentsFather- Madan Gopal Bedi (aeronautical engineer with Indian Airlines)
Rakesh Bedi with his father
Mother- Name Not Known
Favourites
Actor(s)Charlie Chaplin, Johnny Walker, Sanjeev Kumar, Mehmood
Singer(s)Akriti Kakar, R. D. Burman, O. P. Nayyar
Film(s)Scent of a Woman (1992), The Godfather (1972), Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai (2012), Mokshya (2014)

Rakesh BediSome Lesser Known Facts About Rakesh Bedi

  • Rakesh Bedi is an Indian TV & film actor and theatre artist. He gained immense popularity by playing the role of Omi in the Hindi film ‘Chashme Buddoor’ (1981) and Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana a.k.a. Dilruba in the Hindi TV serial ‘Shrimaan Shrimati’ (1982).
  • While he was studying in school, he was not good at his studies. In an interview, he shared an incident from his school days. He said,

    I performed poorly in the chemistry theory paper and was relying on the practicals to get passing marks. The school teacher who came to evaluate the practical exam was told that I had stood first in the Delhi Mono Acting competition and second in the Delhi Mono Acting competition and second in the All India Mono Acting competition, and since I had been attending these contests, I had not prepared well. On hearing this, the teacher took me to his room, locked it, and asked me to perform. He was thoroughly entertained and kept laughing. It was then that I realised that acting was my calling.”

    Rakesh Bedi's childhood picture with his mother

    Rakesh Bedi’s childhood picture with his mother

  • During his school days, he won various mono-acting and drama competitions. Later, he decided to make his career in acting. However, his parents were not happy with his decision to make his career in the entertainment industry. His father then suggested him to pursue his graduation in engineering. Later, he appeared for the engineering entrance exam, but within 5 minutes of the exam, he returned the answer sheet to the invigilator and said he had arrived at the wrong address.
  • Later, he did a graduation course in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra. [3]YouTube – Sansad TV

    Rakesh Bedi with David Dhawan during his initial days in theatre

    Rakesh Bedi with David Dhawan during his initial days in theatre

  • He then started working as a theatre artist with various theatre groups such as Pierrot’s Troupe, Delhi and Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Some of his popular theatre plays are Massage, Jab We Separated, and Patte Khul Gaye. He has played 24 characters in the theatre play Massage.

    Rakesh Bedi's theatre play Massage

    Rakesh Bedi’s theatre play Massage

  • In 1976, while he was performing at the convocation event of FTII in Pune, the Indian film producer G. P. Sippy loved his performance and offered him a role in the Hindi film ‘Ahsaas.’ For the film, he received Rs 1500-Rs 2000, and he spent the entire money to give a party to his friends. [4]The Indian Express
  • In 1972, Rakesh Bedi started a theatre group named Ankur Arts in Delhi.
  • He then acted in Hindi short films such as ‘Bonga’ (1976), ‘Social Distancing’ (2020), ‘Mera Number Kab Aayega’ (2021), and ‘Rent’ (2021).
  • Rakesh has appeared in more than 150 Hindi films including ‘Chashme Buddoor’ (1981), ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ (1985), ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’ (1991), ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2001), ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ (2019), and ‘Coolie No. 1’ (2020).

    A still of Rakesh Bedi from the Hindi film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

    A still of Rakesh Bedi from the Hindi film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

  • He gained immense popularity for playing comic roles in Hindi films such as ‘Naseeb Apna Apna’ (1986), ‘Saajan Chale Sasural’ (1996), ‘Hero No. 1’ (1997), ‘Hadh Kar Di Aapne’ (2000), and ‘Indoo Ki Jawani’ (2020).

    A still of Rakesh Bedi from the Hindi film Hero No. 1

    A still of Rakesh Bedi from the Hindi film Hero No. 1

  • Rakesh has also acted in many Hindi TV serials such as ‘Yeh Duniya Gazab Ki’ (1992; Doordarshan), ‘Zabaan Sambhalke’ (1993; DD Metro), ‘Shrimaan Shrimati’ (1994; Doordarshan), ‘Yes Boss’ (1999; SAB TV), and ‘Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan’ (2016; SAB TV).

    Shrimaan Shrimati

    Shrimaan Shrimati

  • In 2006, he appeared in the Punjabi film ‘Main Tu Assi Tussi’ in which he played the role of Karamdeen/Karam Singh.

    Main Tu Assi Tussi

    Main Tu Assi Tussi

  • He hosted the ZeeQ TV show ‘Science with Brain Café’ in 2012.

    Rakesh Bedi in Science with Brain Café

    Rakesh Bedi in Science with Brain Café

  • In 2012, he worked as a writer-director in the Hindi podcast series ‘Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha.’

    Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha

    Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha

  • He has also appeared in the Marathi film ‘Triple Seat’ (2019).

    Triple Seat

    Triple Seat

  • Apart from films and TV serials, Rakesh has acted in Hindi web series such as ‘FATHERS Season 2’ (2019; MX Player) and ‘Home Shanti’ (2022; Disney+ Hotstar).

    FATHERS season 2

    FATHERS season 2

  • In 2019, he dubbed the Hindi version of the character of Max Medici in the English film ‘Dumbo.’ The character was originally played by Danny DeVito.
  • Rakesh has also appeared as a guest lecturer at various acting institutes like North East Film Institute and CINTAA.

    Rakesh Bedi's acting workshop at CINTAA

    Rakesh Bedi’s acting workshop at CINTAA

  • He has worked as a poet, and he has performed in various poetry sessions.
  • He is a lifetime member of the International Film & Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television and the World Peace Development & Research Foundation.
  • In an interview, he shared that the English comedian Charlie Chaplin was his role model. He further shared that he developed an interest in acting after watching his maternal grandfather performing in theatre plays.
  • He is a religious person. He often visits his nearby temples and gurudwaras.

    Rakesh Bedi at a gurudwara

    Rakesh Bedi at a gurudwara