Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is known for his iconic 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
editBedi 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
editBedi 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare[9] | Sunil | |
| Ahsaas | Harry | ||
| 1980 | Bulundi | Pawan Bakhri | |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Omi | |
| Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Chakravarty 'Chakram' | ||
| 1982 | Anmol Sitaare | ||
| Saath Saath | Rakesh | ||
| Yeh Vaada Raha | Gogi | ||
| Teesri Aankh | |||
| Teri Kasam | Tony's friend | ||
| Apna Bana Lo | Hanger | ||
| Pyaar Mein Sauda Nahin | |||
| 1983 | Lovers | Fatty | |
| Painter Babu | Saajan | ||
| Kalaakaar | Chander | ||
| Do Gulab | |||
| Ek Jaan Hain Hum | Mothu | ||
| 1984 | Sohni Mahiwal | Salamat | |
| Anand Aur Anand | Ravi | ||
| Phulwari | Pyare | ||
| Hum Hain Lajawaab | Marorimal Karodimal Thakkatram Makhanwala a.k.a. 'M.G.M.' | ||
| 1985 | Aaj Ka Daur | Vinod | |
| Mera Damad | Ravi | ||
| Jaan Ki Baazi | Police Constable Tendulkar | ||
| Ram Teri Ganga Maili | Piyush | ||
| 1986 | Duty (1986 film) | Ramu, Servant | |
| Saveray Wali Gaadi | Prasad | ||
| Naseeb Apna Apna | Deepak | ||
| Dharm Adhikari | Lallu | ||
| Asli Naqli | Sub-Insp. Chamanlal | uncredited | |
| Main Balwan | |||
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | Constable Sher Singh | |
| Dadagiri | Roshan B. Singh | ||
| Hawalaat | Police Constable Handa | ||
| Marte Dam Tak | |||
| Param Dharam | |||
| 1988 | Shoorveer | Jeevan | |
| Jungle Ki Beti | |||
| Ek Hi Maqsad | Stage Actor Preetam | ||
| Pyaar Mohabbat | |||
| Hatya | Restaurant Owner | ||
| Parbat Ke Us Paar | |||
| 1989 | Naqab | Hamza | |
| Kahan Hai Kanoon | Government peon | ||
| Meri Zabaan | Gone | ||
| Main Tera Dushman | Police Constable Chustiram | ||
| Anjaane Rishte | Kapil Mohan | ||
| Bahurani | Shrikanth Choudhury (Madhuri's brother)-(uncredited) | ||
| 1990 | Naaka Bandi | Tularam | |
| Amavas Ki Raat | |||
| Izzatdaar | |||
| Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Daulatram/Havaldar Kulkarni | ||
| Police Public | Lallulal | ||
| Awwal Number | TV-spectator | ||
| Apmaan Ki Aag | Vasu | ||
| 1991 | Meet Mere Man Ke | Gopi | |
| Jungle Beauty | |||
| Pyar Bhara Dil | Prakash | ||
| Numbri Aadmi | Rakesh | ||
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | |||
| Banjaran | Sarju | ||
| Benaam Badsha | Ganpat's nephew | ||
| Afsana Pyar Ka | Rakesh | ||
| Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Private Detective | ||
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | College Student | |
| Aaja Meri Jaan | Bataklal | ||
| Heer Ranjha | Lutan | ||
| Yudhpath | David | ||
| Chamatkar | Moti | ||
| Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj | Govind Ahuja (Guddu) | ||
| Junoon | Himanshu | ||
| Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare | Pandit Aladdin Jagat Mama | ||
| 1993 | Hasti | Changu | |
| Tirangaa | Khabrilal | ||
| Insaniyat Ke Devta | Dholakia | ||
| Aankhen | Gulshan Kapoor a.k.a. 'Gullu' (uncredited) | ||
| Aashiq Awara | Gulu | . | |
| Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Gyani's assistant | ||
| Gardish | |||
| Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Constable Heera | ||
| Aadmi | Usmaan | ||
| 1994 | Deewana Sanam | ||
| Dilbar | Gujariya | ||
| Mohabbat Ki Arzoo | Anna's assistant | ||
| Hanste Khelte | Om | ||
| Gangster | |||
| Zid | Pyare Singh | ||
| Dulaara | Murari Lal | ||
| Sholay Aur Toofan | |||
| Insaniyat | Dead Body (Driver) | ||
| Betaaj Badshah | Bachchu Lahiri (dance instructor) | ||
| Cheetah | Lacchoo | ||
| Kranti Kshetra | |||
| Rakhwale | Ahimsa | ||
| Aao Pyar Karen | Pandit Kashiram | ||
| Zaalim | Rakesh | ||
| Mr. Azaad | Police Constable Khotey | ||
| Teesra Kaun? | Khoka Ganguly | ||
| 1995 | oo'Aaj Ka Maseeha | ||
| Ghar Ka Kanoon | |||
| Pyar Karnewale Kabhi Kam Na Honge | |||
| Vartmaan | |||
| Mera Damad | Ravi | ||
| God and Gun | |||
| Bewafa Sanam | Prisoner Inmate No. 204 | ||
| Paappi Devataa | |||
| Paappi Farishtey | |||
| Takkar | Convict Kaku | ||
| 1996 | Daanveer | Kalyan's servant | |
| Vishwasghaat | Police Constable Lepatakde | ||
| Vijeta | Madanlal | uncredited | |
| Megha | College student | uncredited | |
| Vishwasghaat | Havaldar Lepatakde | ||
| Saajan Chale Sasural | Hotel Waiter | ||
| Diljale | Rajasaheb's Son | ||
| 1997 | Nirnayak | ||
| Aakhri Sanghursh | |||
| Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Gate-crasher | ||
| Hero No. 1 | Sharma | ||
| Bhai Bhai | Constable | uncredited | |
| Suraj | Byare Singh/Makhan | ||
| Yes Boss | Bahadur | ||
| Vishwavidhaata | Johnny | ||
| Betaabi | Peon at Dayal College | ||
| Tarazu | Doing Balm Advertisement on Television | ||
| Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi | Ram Babu | ||
| 1998 | Dildaara | Dharamveer | |
| Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | |||
| Laash | |||
| Phool Bane Patthar | Police Constable Chunnu | ||
| Mohabbat Aur Jung | Saajan | ||
| Gharwali Baharwali | Chopra | ||
| Hatya Kaand | |||
| Tirchhi Topiwale | |||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Makkan (watchman) | ||
| Prem Aggan | Hiralal | ||
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | ||
| Chandaal Aatma | |||
| Manchala | |||
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Salim (driver) | ||
| Phool Aur Aag | Police Constable Gopi | ||
| Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | |||
| 2000 | Glamour Girl | Saxena | |
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Photographer | ||
| Baaghi | |||
| Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Mr. Chelaramani | ||
| Aaghaaz | Dilip Roy | ||
| Beti No. 1 | Bachalal | ||
| Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Balu (Mohit's Friend) | ||
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Tiklu | |
| Uljhan | Shyam | ||
| Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Vaid Ji | ||
| Ittefaq | Constable Pandit | ||
| Deewaanapan | Raju (the guide) | ||
| Meri Adaalat | Natwar | ||
| 2002 | Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | Inspector Chaman Lal | |
| Be-Lagaam | Banarasi Babu with Tanveer Zaidi | ||
| Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Chacha | ||
| Om Jai Jagadish | Ram Prasad a.k.a. 'RP' | ||
| Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Murari's opponent | ||
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | ||
| Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Poptallal | ||
| Raja Bhaiya | Dr. Chandula Chatterjee | ||
| 2004 | Suno Sasurjee | Mrs. Gunkari's Advocate | |
| Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Ghodbole | ||
| 2005 | Vaada | Advocate Saxena | |
| Deewane Huye Paagal | Gullu Mulchandani | ||
| The Film | Music Director Pappi Da | ||
| 2006 | Rehguzar | Big B | |
| Mere Jeevan Saathi | Mac | ||
| Jigyaasa | Ashok Kumar Shaayar | ||
| Tom, Dick, and Harry | Happy Singh | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | |||
| Sarhad Paar | Dhola Singh | ||
| 2007 | Main Rony Aur Jony | ||
| Good Boy, Bad Boy | Mr. Prem Malhotra | ||
| Marigold | Manoj Sharma | ||
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Shikharchand | |
| Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | |||
| 2009 | Jai Veeru | Motel Manager | |
| Anubhav | Film Producer | ||
| Aagey Se Right | Police Commissioner Digvijay Mathur | ||
| Love Ka Taddka | Jhula Ramani | ||
| 2010 | The Camp | Jarnail Singh | |
| Prem Kaa Game | Roopchand Rathod | ||
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Dayashankar | |
| Chaloo | Tunnaswami | ||
| One Room Kitchen | Gujrati Broker | Marathi film | |
| 2012 | Delhi Eye | ||
| Kevi Rite Jaish | Daulatram Chainani | Gujarati film | |
| Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai | Monty | ||
| 2013 | Rabba Main Kya Karoon | Sneha's Father | |
| 2014 | Dil Ka Sauda | ||
| 2015 | Downtown | Car Salesman | |
| Thoda Luft Thoda Ishq | Boss | ||
| Chehere: A Modern Day Classic | Chef,Cook | ||
| Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | |||
| Hum Sab Ullu Hain | Harshal Mehta | [10] | |
| 2016 | Chipku | ||
| 2017 | Muskurahatien | Prof Tharaki | |
| Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | |||
| Game Over | Seth Girdharilal | ||
| 2018 | Rashtraputra | Dr.Daruwala | |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike[11] | Pakistani Intelligence Officer | |
| Triple Seat | Marathi film | ||
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | Kamta Prasad | |
| Indoo Ki Jawani | Prem | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | Driver | ||
| 2023 | Chhatriwali | Madan Chacha | [12] |
| Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | Harcharan Chawla | [13] | |
| Gadar 2 | Kimtilal | ||
| The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra | Munim | ||
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Aryan's Father | [14] |
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | [15] | ||
| Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam † | TBA | [16] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | Raja[17] | |
| 1990 | Guniraam | Guniraam | |
| 1992 | Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki | Nihal | |
| 1993 | Filmi Chakkar | Bahadur | |
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke[18] | Paploo | |
| 1994–1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana[9] | |
| 1995 | Rahat | Rakesh | |
| 1996 | All The Best | Thief | |
| 1998–1999 | Jaane Bhi Do Paro[19] | ||
| 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![18] | Bhoorey Lal | |
| 2016 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss[20] | 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, Mehta's boss[21] | |
| 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
editLive 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.
- ^ Tiwari, Nishi. "Review: Hum Sab Ullu Hain is the worst film ever!". Rediff. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ VERMA, SUKANYA. "Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Rocks". Rediff. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ Features, C. E. (22 September 2024). "Triptii Dimri shares glimpse of upcoming song from Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (24 August 2024). "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Trailer: Dhvani Bhanushali and Aashim Gulati star in a chaotic wedding drama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
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- ^ "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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