Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954), is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is known for his comic roles in films such as Mera Damaad and Chashme Buddoor (1981). He has also appeared in television shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984), Shrimaan Shrimati (1994-1997), Yes Boss (1999–2009), Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain (2015–present), and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2020–present).[1]
Rakesh Bedi | |
|---|---|
 Bedi in 2012 | |
| Born | 1 December 1954 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Aradhana Bedi |
| Children | 2 |
Early life, education and family edit
Bedi completed his studies in Delhi. He went to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Andrewsganj, 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.[2]
Rakesh Bedi is married to Aradhana Bedi; and is father to Ridhima Bedi and Ritika Bedi.[3]
Career edit
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.[2] Some of his most memorable roles were in the 1981 film Chashme Buddoor with Farooq Shaikh and Ravi Baswani[4] 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.[5]
He hosted Science with BrainCafé, a science show on ZeeQ, and continues doing theatre in Mumbai.[2] Notably, he played 24 different characters in Vijay Tendulkar's popular one-man play Massage.[6] In 2012, he appeared on his first television drama daily soap, Shubh Vivah.[7] Since 2015, he appears on television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!.[8]
Filmography edit
Film edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | Raja[15] | |
| 1990 | Guniraam | Guniraam | |
| 1992 | Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki | Nihal | |
| 1993 | Filmi Chakkar | Bahadur | |
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke[16] | Paploo | |
| 1994–1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana[9] | |
| 1995 | Rahat | Rakesh | |
| 1996 | All The Best | Thief | |
| 1998–1999 | Jaane Bhi Do Paro[17] | ||
| 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![16] | Bhoorey Lal | |
| 2016 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss[18] | Various characters | |
| 2016 | Khidki | Boss of Aloknath Tripathi | |
| 2016 | Beyhadh | Mr. Malkhani | |
| 2016–2017 | Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan | Professor Govardhan Aggarwal | |
| 2020–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Mr.Babulal[19] | |
| 2022 | Wah Bhai Wah | Himself |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Home Shanti | Organiser of Kavi Sammelan | |
| 2023 | Mushaira | Professor | |
| 2023 | Chamak | Teja Grewal | |
| 2023 | Humorously Yours | Jaadugar |
Dubbing roles edit
Live action films edit
| 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 edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Chashme Buddoor | Nominated |
| 2008 | Indian Telly Awards | Yes Boss | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ Adam., Rakunas (2017), Like a boss [dramatized adaptation], GraphicAudio, ISBN 978-1-64881-403-7, OCLC 1155081529, retrieved 23 January 2023
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai's Rakesh Bedi calls 'Charlie Chaplin' his role model". Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ https://rediff.com/movies/report/review-hum-sab-ullu-hain-is-the-worst-film-ever/20151009.htm
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://rediff.com/movies/review/chhatriwali-review/20230120.htm
- ^ "'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' trailer: Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's twisted married life promises a whole lot of entertainment!". The Times of India. 15 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "The Rise of Sudarshan chakra". Binged.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Rakesh Bedi joins 'Sahib, Biwi Aur Boss'". news.abplive.com. 13 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Tiwari, Vijaya (15 August 2020). "Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to witness a new entry; Rakesh Bedi to join the cast as Taarak's boss". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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