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Rakesh Bedi
Active Hindi Film Cinema (Bollywood), Indian Television & Hindi Theatre
- FromKarol Bagh, New Delhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age71 years
- Active1979–Present
- Updated
Rakesh Bedi – Biography
Rakesh Bedi – Full Information
- Full Name: Rakesh Bedi
- Popular Name: Rakesh Bedi
- Nickname: Rakesh
- Profession: Actor, Comedian, Theatre Artist, Writer
- Known For: Iconic comic performances as Omi in Chashme Buddoor, Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana in Shrimaan Shrimati, Mohan Srivastava in Yes Boss, and Raja in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
- Date of Birth: December 1, 1954
- Age: 71 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Karol Bagh, New Delhi, India
- Hometown: New Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Film, Television & Theatre Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) approx.
- Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Salt & Pepper
Family Member Name
- Father: Madan Gopal Bedi (Aeronautical Engineer with Indian Airlines)
- Mother: Shakuntala Bedi
- Siblings: 1 Brother
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Aradhana Bedi
- Children: Ridhima Bedi (Daughter, Actress), Ritika Bedi (Daughter, Talent Manager)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, New Delhi
- College / University: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
- Qualification: Graduate in Acting / Dramatic Arts
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1979 | Screen debut with supporting role in Hindi feature film Hamare Tumhare |
| 1981 | Breakthrough role as Omi in the cult comedy film Chashme Buddoor |
| 1981 | Featured as Chakram in K. Balachander’s romance blockbuster Ek Duuje Ke Liye |
| 1984 | Rose to national household fame as Raja in classic Doordarshan sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi |
| 1991 | Played the private detective in Mahesh Bhatt’s musical hit Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin |
| 1994 | Landmark television role as Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana in Doordarshan’s Shrimaan Shrimati |
| 1997 | Featured alongside Govinda in David Dhawan’s hit comedy film Hero No. 1 |
| 1999 | Began iconic decade-long run as Mohan Srivastava in the hit SAB TV sitcom Yes Boss |
| 2004 | Staged landmark solo theatre play Massage playing 24 different characters |
| 2019 | Portrayed Pakistani senior official in the military action film Uri: The Surgical Strike |
| 2020 | Starred as Babulal in the comedy-drama web series Fathers and played recurring roles in TV sitcoms |
| 2024 | Starred in key comic supporting roles in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Chashme Buddoor | Nominated |
| 2021 | NEXGN International Short Film Festival | Best Actor | Mera Number Kab Aayega | Won |
| 2022 | Morari Bapu Gurukul Honours | Lifetime Achievement Award | Contribution to Indian Theatre and Cinema | Won |
| 2024 | Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Awards | Iconic Comic Legend of Indian Cinema | Lifetime Contribution | Won |
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About Rakesh Bedi
What are Rakesh Bedi's most famous television roles?
He is most celebrated for playing Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana in Shrimaan Shrimati, Mohan Srivastava in Yes Boss, and Raja in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
What was Rakesh Bedi's breakthrough Bollywood movie?
His major breakthrough came with Sai Paranjpye's classic comedy Chashme Buddoor (1981), where he played the beloved character Omi
Where did Rakesh Bedi study acting?
He studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune after honing his craft in Delhi theatre circles like Pierrot's Troupe.
What is his famous solo theatre play?
He is renowned in Indian theatre for his solo play Massage (written by Vijay Tendulkar), where he portrays 24 distinct characters single-handedly.
Who are the members of Rakesh Bedi's family?
He is married to Aradhana Bedi, and the couple has two daughters: Ridhima Bedi (an actress) and Ritika Bedi.
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