Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh Bedi | |
|---|---|
Bedi in 2012 | |
| Born | 1 December 1954 |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | Aradhana Bedi |
| Children | 2 |
Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He has appeared in more than 150 of films since the 1970s, with many television and stage shows. He is known for his iconic comic roles in films such as Chashme Buddoor (1981) and Mera Damad (1985).[1] Bedi was widely praised for his role as Jameel Jamali in spy thriller Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel The Revenge (2026). 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).[2]
Early life and education
Bedi completed his studies in Delhi. He went to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Andrewsganj, Delhi. While Bedi was in school,[3] 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.[4]
Bedi is married to Aradhana Bedi; and is father to Ridhima Bedi and Ritika Bedi.[5]
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.[4]
Some of his most memorable roles were in the 1981 film Chashme Buddoor with Farooq Shaikh and Ravi Baswani[6] 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.[7]
He hosted Science with BrainCafé, a science show on ZeeQ, and continues doing theatre in Mumbai.[4] Notably, he played 24 different characters in Vijay Tendulkar's popular one-man play Massage.[8] In 2012, he appeared on his first television drama daily soap, Shubh Vivah.[9] Since 2015, he appears on television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!.[10]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bonga | Thief | Short film[11] |
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare | Sunil | [12] |
| Ahsaas | Harry | ||
| 1980 | Bulundi | Pawan Bakhri | |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Omi | |
| Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Chakravarty 'Chakram' | ||
| 1982 | Anmol Sitaare | Kaushik Srivastav | |
| Saath Saath | Rakesh | ||
| Yeh Vaada Raha | Gogi | ||
| Teesri Aankh | Kaushik Tiwari | ||
| 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 | Ramu | |
| Saveray Wali Gaadi | Prasad | ||
| Naseeb Apna Apna | Deepak | ||
| Dharm Adhikari | Lallu | ||
| Asli Naqli | Sub-Inspector Chamanlal | ||
| Main Balwaan | Gambler | ||
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | Constable Sher Singh | |
| Dadagiri | Roshan B. Singh | ||
| Hawalaat | Police Constable Handa | ||
| Marte Dam Tak | |||
| Param Dharam | Kaushik | ||
| 1988 | Shoorveer | Jeevan | |
| Jungle Ki Beti | |||
| Ek Hi Maqsad | Stage Actor Preetam | ||
| Pyaar Mohabbat | |||
| Hatya | Restaurant Owner | ||
| Parbat Ke Us Paar | Dhol | ||
| 1989 | Naqab | Hamza | |
| Kahan Hai Kanoon | Government Peon | ||
| Meri Zabaan | Gone | ||
| Main Tera Dushman | Police Constable Chustiram | ||
| Anjaane Rishte | Kapil Mohan | ||
| Bahurani | Shrikanth Choudhury | ||
| 1990 | Naaka Bandi | Tularam | |
| Amavas Ki Raat | Inspector Kaushik Sharma | ||
| Maa Kasam Badla Loonga | Mr. Bond | ||
| Izzatdaar | |||
| Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Daulatram / Havaldar Kulkarni | ||
| Police Public | Lallulal | ||
| Awwal Number | |||
| Apmaan Ki Aag | Vasu | ||
| 1991 | Meet Mere Man Ke | Gopi | |
| Jungle Beauty | |||
| Pyar Bhara Dil | Prakash | ||
| Numbri Aadmi | Rakesh | ||
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Dulare | ||
| 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' | ||
| Aashiq Awara | Gulu | ||
| Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Gyani's assistant | ||
| Gardish | Shiva's friend | ||
| 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 | Pandit Kaushik | ||
| Insaniyat | Dead Body Driver | ||
| Betaaj Badshah | Bachchu Lahiri | ||
| Cheetah | Lacchoo | ||
| Kranti Kshetra | Professor Kaushik Choudhry | ||
| Rakhwale | Ahimsa | ||
| Aao Pyar Karen | Pandit Kashiram | ||
| Zaalim | Rakesh | ||
| Mr. Azaad | Police Constable Khotey | ||
| Teesra Kaun? | Khoka Ganguly | ||
| 1995 | Aaj Ka Maseeha | ||
| Ghar Ka Kanoon | |||
| Pyar Karnewale Kabhi Kam Na Honge | |||
| Vartmaan | |||
| Mera Damad | Ravi | ||
| God and Gun | Bhola | ||
| Bewafa Sanam | Prisoner Inmate No. 204 | ||
| Paappi Devataa | |||
| Paappi Farishtey | |||
| Takkar | Convict Kaku | ||
| 1996 | Daanveer | Kalyan's servant | |
| Vishwasghaat | Police Constable Lepatakde | ||
| Vijeta | Madanlal | ||
| Megha | College student | ||
| 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 | ||
| Suraj | Pyare Singh / Makhan | ||
| Yes Boss | Bahadur | ||
| Vishwavidhaata | Johnny | ||
| Betaabi | Peon at Dayal College | ||
| Tarazu | Balm Advertiser | ||
| Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi | Ram Babu | ||
| 1998 | Dildaara | Dharamveer | |
| Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | |||
| Laash | |||
| Phool Bane Patthar | Constable Chunnu | ||
| Mohabbat Aur Jung | Saajan | ||
| Gharwali Baharwali | Chopra | ||
| Hatya Kaand | Kaushik Mishra | ||
| Tirchhi Topiwale | |||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Makkan | ||
| Prem Aggan | Hiralal | ||
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | ||
| Chandaal Aatma | |||
| Manchala | |||
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Salim | ||
| Phool Aur Aag | Police Constable Gopi | ||
| Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | College Principal | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Tiklu | |
| Uljhan | Shyam | ||
| Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Vaid Ji | ||
| Ittefaq | Constable Pandit Singh Kaushik | ||
| Deewaanapan | Raju | ||
| 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... | Passenger on train | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Tohre Karan Gayil Bhainsiyia Pani Mein | Bhojpuri Film With Pawan Singh | ||
| 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 | |||
| Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Nandlal | ||
| Hum Sab Ullu Hain | Harshal Mehta | [13] | |
| 2016 | Chipku | ||
| 2017 | Muskurahatien | Prof. Tharaki | |
| Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | |||
| Game Over | Seth Girdharilal | ||
| 2018 | Rashtraputra | Dr. Daruwala | |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Pakistani Intelligence Officer | [14] |
| Triple Seat | Jehangir Irani | Marathi film | |
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | Kamta Prasad | |
| Indoo Ki Jawani | Prem | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | Driver / Shalini's father | ||
| 2023 | Chhatriwali | Madan Chacha | [15] |
| Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | Harcharan Chawla | [16] | |
| Gadar 2 | Kimtilal | ||
| The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra | Munim | ||
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Aryan's father | [17] |
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Vidya's father | [18] | |
| Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam | Krish's father | [19] | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Jameel Jamali | [20] |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | [21] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | Raja | |
| 1990 | Guniraam | Guniraam | |
| 1992 | Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki | Nihal | |
| 1993 | Filmi Chakkar | Bahadur | |
| Zabaan Sambhalke | Paploo | ||
| 1994–1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana | |
| 1995 | Rahat | Rakesh | |
| 1996 | All The Best | Thief | |
| 1998–1999 | Jaane Bhi Do Paro | ||
| 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! | Bhoorey Lal | |
| 2016 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss | Various characters | |
| Khidki | Boss of Aloknath Tripathi | ||
| Beyhadh | Mr. Malkhani | ||
| 2016–2017 | Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan | Professor Govardhan Aggarwal | |
| 2020–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Babulal | |
| 2022 | Wah Bhai Wah | Himself | |
| Home Shanti | Organiser of Kavi Sammelan | ||
| 2023 | Mushaira | Professor | |
| Chamak | Teja Grewal | ||
| Humorously Yours | Jaadugar | ||
| Rafta Rafta | Mr. Sharma | [22] |
Dubbing
Live action films
| 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 |
Accolades
| 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
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Made in 1976, the comedy features Satish Shah, Rakesh Bedi and Suresh Oberoi among others.
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