Rakesh Bedi

Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh Bedi
	Bedi at Zee Rishtey Awards 2010
Born	1 December 1954; New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1979-Present
Spouse(s)	Aradhana Bedi

Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is majorly known for his comedy roles in films such as Mera Damaad, Chashme Buddoor (1981), the television series like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984), Shrimaan Shrimati (1995) and Yes Boss (1999–2009).

Early life, education and family

Bedi completed his studies in Delhi. His father Madan Gopal Bedi used to work with Indian Airlines. While Bedi was in school, he used to participate in Mono Acting competitions. Bedi has also worked with the New Delhi theatre group Pierrot's Troupe and studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.[1]

Rakesh Bedi is married to Aradhana Bedi; and is father to Ridhima Bedi and Ritika Bedi.[2]

Career

Bedi started his film career as a supporting actor in the 1979 film Hamare Tumhare, starring Sanjeev Kumar, and then went on to act in over 150 films and several TV serials.[1] Some of his most memorable roles were in the 1981 film Chashme Buddoor with Farooq Shaikh and Ravi Baswani[3] and Ek Duuje Ke Liye directed by K. Balachander and in the TV sitcoms Shrimaan Shrimati (1995), Yes Boss (1999-2009) as Mohan Srivastava ,his one of best role and he is much appreciated for this and Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984), written by Sharad Joshi and directed by Kundan Shah.[4]

He hosted Science with BrainCafé, a science show on ZeeQ, and continues doing theatre in Mumbai.[1] Notably, he played 24 different characters in Vijay Tendulkar's popular one-man play Massage.[5] In 2012, he appeared on his first television drama daily soap, Shubh Vivah.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2019	Triple Seat		Marathi film
2019	Uri: The Surgical Strike[7]	Pakistani Intelligence Officer
2017	Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai
2017	Muskurahatein	Prof. Tharaki
2015	Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq
2015	Hum Sab Ullu Hain	Harshal Mehta
2013	Chaloo	Mr Tunnaswami
2012	Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai	Monty
2012	Kevi Rite Jaish	Daulatram Chainani	Gujarati film
2008	Khallballi: Fun Unlimited
2007	Good Boy, Bad Boy	Mr. Prem Malhotra
2007	Marigold	Manoj Sharma
2007	Main Rony Aur Jony
2006	Jigyaasa	Ashok Kumar Shaayar
2006	Mere Jeevan Saathi	Mac
2006	Rehguzar	Big B
2006	Tom, Dick, and Harry	Happy Singh
2005	Deewane Huye Paagal	Gullu Mulchandani
2005	The Film	Music Director Pappi Da
2005	Vaada	Advocate Saxena
2005	Rok Sako To Rok Lo	Ghodbole
2004	Suno Sasurjee	Mrs. Gunkari's Advocate
2003	Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji	Poptallal
2003	Raja Bhaiya	Dr. Chandula Chatterjee
2003	Talaash: The Hunt Begins...
2002	Waah! Tera Kya Kehna	Murari's opponent
2002	Om Jai Jagadish	Ram Prasad a.k.a. 'RP'
2002	Yeh Mohabbat Hai	Chacha
2002	Be-Lagaam	Banarasi Babu with Tanveer Zaidi
2002	Bharat Bhagya Vidhata	Inspector Chaman Lal
2001	Deewaanapan	Raju (the guide)
2001	Gadar: Ek Prem Katha	Vaid ji
2001	Uljhan	Shyam
2001	Hum Deewane Pyar Ke	Tiklu
2001	Ittefaq	Constable Pandit
2001	Meri Adaalat
2000	Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya	Balu (Mohit's Friend)
2000	Beti No. 1	Bachalal
2000	Aaghaaz	Dilip Roy
2000	Hadh Kar Di Aapne	Mr. Chelaramani
2000	Baaghi
2000	Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge	Photographer
2000	Glamour Girl	Saxena
1999	Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
1999	Manchala
1999	Phool Aur Aag	Gopi
1999	Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain	Salim (driver)
1999	Chandaal Atma	Tekka
1998	Prem Aggan	Hiralal
1998	Bade Miyan Chote Miyan	Makkan (watchman)
1998	Gharwali Baharwali
1998	Hatya Kaand
1998	Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi
1998	Mohabbat Aur Jung	Saajan
1998	Phool Bane Patthar	Havaldar Chunnu
1998	Tirchhi Topiwale
1998	Laash
1997	Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi	Ram Babu
1997	Betaabi	Peon at Dayal College
1997	Mere Sapno Ki Rani	Gate-crasher
1997	Yes Boss	Bahadur (watchman)
1997	Hero No. 1	Sharma
1997	Aakhri Sanghursh
1997	Bhai Bhai	Constable (uncredited)
1997	Nirnayak
1997	Suraj	Byare Singh/Makhan
1997	Vishwavidhaata	Johnny
1996	Diljale	Rajasaheb's Son
1996	Daanveer	Kalyan's servant
1996	Megha	College student (uncredited)
1996	Vijeta'	Madanlal (uncredited)
1996	Saajan Chale Sasural	Hotel Waiter
1996	Vishwasghaat	Havaldar Lepatakde
1995	Takkar	Convict Kaku
1995	Mera Damad	Ravi
1995	God and Gun
1995	Bewafa Sanam	Inamte No. 204
1995	Paappi Devataa
1995	Jai Maa Vaishnav Devi	Baba Gorakhnath
1995	Vartmaan
1994	Mr. Azaad	Havaldar Khotey (uncredited)
1994	Teesra Kaun?	Khoka Danny Ganguli Twin
1994	Zaalim
1994	Aao Pyaar Karen	Pandit Kashiram
1994	Sholay Aur Toofan
1994	Vaade Iraade	Bhatt (Music Director)
1994	Dilbar	Gujariya
1994	Gangster
1994	Betaaj Badshah	Bachchu Lahiri (dance instructor)
1994	Insaniyat	Dead Body (Driver)
1994	Dulaara	Murari Lal
1994	Zid	Pyare Singh
1994	Cheetah	Lachhoo
1994	Hanste Khelte	Om
1994	Kranti Kshetra
1994	Mohabbat Ki Arzoo	Anna's assistant
1993	Aadmi	Usmaan
1993	Hum Hain Kamaal Ke	Constable Heera
1993	Aaja Meri Jaan	Bataklal
1993	Gardish
1993	Dil Hai Betaab	Pardesi
1993	Aankhen	Gulshan Kapoor a.k.a. 'Gullu' (uncredited)
1993	Aashiq Awara	Gulu
1993	Hasti	Changu
1993	Insaniyat Ke Devta	Dholakia
1993	Zakhmo Ka Hisaab	Gyani's assistant
1992	Junoon	Himanshu
1992	Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj	Govind Ahuja (Guddu)
1992	Chamatkar	Moti
1992	Yudhpath	David
1992	Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare	Pandit Aladdin Jagat Mama
1992	Heer Ranjha	Lutan
1992	Tirangaa	Khabrilal
1991	Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
1991	Banjaran	Sarju
1991	Afsana Pyar Ka	Rakesh
1991	Benaam Badsha	Ganpat's nephew
1991	Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin	Private Detective
1991	Jungle Beauty
1991	Numbri Aadmi	Rakesh
1991	Pyar Bhara Dil	Prakash
1990	Apmaan Ki Aag	Vasu
1990	Naaka Bandi	Tularam
1990	Amavas Ki Raat
1990	Awwal Number	TV-spectator in Office with Typewriter
1990	Azaad Desh Ke Gulam	Daulatram/Havaldar Kulkarni
1990	Izzatdaar
1990	Police Public	Lallulal
1989	Kahan Hai Kanoon	Government peon
1989	Bahurani	Shrikanth Choudhury (Madhuri's brother)-(uncredited)
1989	Anjaane Rishte	Kapil Mohan
1989	Main Tera Dushman	Havaldar Chustiram
1989	Meri Zabaan	Gone
1989	Naqab
1988	Parbat Ke Us Paar
1988	Hatya	Restaurant Owner
1988	Shoorveer	Natwar (Natwarlal's Son)
1988	Ek Hi Maqsad	(as Rakesh Bedi)-Stage Actor Preetam
1988	Jungle Ki Beti
1988	Pyaar Mohabbat
1987	Param Dharam
1987	Hawalaat	Hawaldar Handa
1987	Dadagiri	Roshan B. Singh
1987	Jawab Hum Denge	Constable Sher Singh
1987	Marte Dam Tak
1986	Asli Naqli	Sub-Insp. Chamanlal (uncredited)
1986	Dharm Adhikari	(as Rakesh Bedi): Lallu – Kallu's brother
1986	Duty
1986	Main Balwan
1986	Naseeb Apna Apna	Deepak
1986	Saveray Wali Gaadi	Prasad
1985	Ram Teri Ganga Maili	Piyush
1985	Aaj ka Fair	Vinod
1985	Mera Damad	Ravi
1985	Jaan Ki Baazi
1984	Phulwari	Pyare
1984	Hum Hain Lajawaab	Marorimal Karodimal Thakkatram Makhanwala a.k.a. 'M.G.M.'
1984	Anand Aur Anand	Ravi
1984	Sohni Mahiwal	Salamat
1983	Kalaakaar	Chander
1983	Lovers	Fatty
1983	Do Gulab
1983	Ek Jaan Hain Hum	Mothu
1983	Painter Babu	Saajan (Shyam's Friend)
1982	Teri Kasam	Tony's Friend (who invited Dolly to attend the concert)
1982	Teesri Aankh
1982	Yeh Vaada Raha	Gogi (Vikram's friend)
1982	Apna Bana Lo	Hindle
1982	Saath Saath	Rakesh
1982	Anmol Sitaare
1982	Pyaar Mein Sauda Nahin
1981	Ek Duuje Ke Liye	Chakravarty 'Chakram'
1981	Chashme Buddoor	Omi
1980	Bulundi
1979	Ahsaas	Harry
1979	Hamare Tumhare[8]	Sunil

Television

Year	Title	Role
1984-1985	Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi	Raja[9]
1992-93	Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki	Nihal
1993–94	Zabaan Sambhalke[10]	Paploo
1994-99	Shrimaan Shrimati	Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana[8]
1995	Rahat	Rakesh
1996	All The Best	Thief
1998–1999	Jaane Bhi Do Paro[11]
1998-2001	Hum Sab Ek Hain	Mohan Khachroo
1999-2009	Yes Boss	Mohan Srivastava
1999-2000	Gubbare
2007	F.I.R.	Various Characters
2010	Ring Wrong Ring	Late Dinanath Chouhan
2015-2016	Sumit Sambhal Lega	Satbir Ahluwalia
2015–present	Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai![10]	Bhoorey Lal
2016	Khidki	Boss of Aloknath Tripathi
2016–2017	Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan	Professor Govardhan Aggarwal
2020- Present	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Boss of Taarak Mehta

For Doordarshan 1 Guniram 2 Samjhe Piaro Telefilm

Dubbing roles

Live action films

Film Title	Actor(s)	Character(s)	Dub Language	Original Language	Original Year release	Dub Year release	Notes
Dumbo	Danny DeVito	Max Medici	Hindi	English	2019	2019

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Serial	Outcome
2008	Indian Telly Awards	Best Actor in a Comic Role	Yes Boss	Nominated

References

"A perfect comic timing". Deccan Herald. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
"Uri is a hit!". Rediff.com. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
"Farooque Sheikh wishes 'Chashme Baddoor' team all the best". The Times of india. 28 February 2013. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
"The buffoon gives a social 'massage'. Henna Rakheja". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
"One-man show". 15 February 2013. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
"Rakesh Bedi gets 'serious' for Shubh Vivah". Hindustan Times. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
"Theatre was and will remain my first love: Rakesh Bedi". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Sanjeev Kumar's greatness lay in the fact that he never tried to impress people, says Rakesh Bedi". Hindustan Times. 21 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Oberoi Films wins 'Yeh Jo Hain Zindagi' rights legal battle". Indian Television Dot Com. 30 August 2001. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Rakesh Bedi: Humour changes its pace with time but good humour remains timeless". National Herald. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
"Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

External links

Rakesh Bedi at IMDb

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[dec13-1] "A perfect comic timing". Deccan Herald. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

[2] "Uri is a hit!". Rediff.com. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.

[3] "Farooque Sheikh wishes 'Chashme Baddoor' team all the best". The Times of india. 28 February 2013. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

[4] "The buffoon gives a social 'massage'. Henna Rakheja". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

[5] "One-man show". 15 February 2013. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

[6] "Rakesh Bedi gets 'serious' for Shubh Vivah". Hindustan Times. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

[7] "Theatre was and will remain my first love: Rakesh Bedi". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

[auto1-8] "Sanjeev Kumar's greatness lay in the fact that he never tried to impress people, says Rakesh Bedi". Hindustan Times. 21 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

[9] "Oberoi Films wins 'Yeh Jo Hain Zindagi' rights legal battle". Indian Television Dot Com. 30 August 2001. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

[auto-10] "Rakesh Bedi: Humour changes its pace with time but good humour remains timeless". National Herald. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

[11] "Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2020.