Personal Profile About Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh Bedi is a veteran Indian actor, comedian, playwright, and theater director. He comes from a middle-class Punjabi family. The Rakesh Bedi biography shows that his career spans over four decades across film, television, and theater.
He trained at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. He founded his own theater group, Ankur Arts, in Delhi in 1972. He has appeared in over 200 films and dozens of TV shows. He is best known for his comic timing in Chashme Buddoor (1981) and the iconic television shows Shrimaan Shrimati and Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
Rakesh Bedi Dhurandhar
Rakesh Bedi Dhurandhar (2025) role was that of Jameel Jamali. He is a corrupt politician from Lyari, Pakistan, who stays in power by any means necessary. Rakesh confirmed the character is inspired by a real Pakistani politician. He studied his body language, speeches, and mannerisms to prepare for the role. Director Dhar revealed that Jameel will be "worse" in the sequel.
Rakesh Bedi Net Worth
Rakesh Bedi net worth is estimated at around $5 million. However, it is not confirmed. His wealth comes from over four decades of acting in films, television serials, and theater productions. He has also worked as a guest lecturer at the North East Film Institute and CINTAA.
Rakesh Bedi Daughter
His elder daughter, Ridhima Bedi, followed in her father's footsteps as an actress and theater artist. She has appeared in theater productions including Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha, Ovee, Recharge 99, and Wrong Number alongside her father. She also appeared in the Netflix series Little Things and the Bollywood romance Teri Kahaaniyaan.
The younger Rakesh Bedi daughter, Ritika, works as a talent collaboration manager at The Viral Fever, one of India's leading digital content platforms, handling public relations and communications.
Rakesh Bedi Wife
Rakesh Bedi wife is Aradhana Bedi, a film producer and occasional actress. She serves as the CEO of Cinema Vision India, a Mumbai-based film production company. She has appeared as an actress in the short film Home Stories (2020). The couple has maintained a private personal life throughout their long career.
Rakesh Bedi Age
Rakesh Bedi age is 71 Years old. He was born on December 1, 1954, in New Delhi. He showed an early interest in acting, winning first place in the Delhi Mono Acting competition and second place in the All India Mono Acting competition while still in school. He began his theater career in 1972 and made his film debut in 1979.