Kabir Bedi Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kabir Bedi

• Kabir Bedi, an Indian actor, has showcased his talent in a diverse range of Hindi, English, and European films and TV series. Additionally, he has also collaborated with several radio channels as a radio jockey.

• At the tender age of 7, Kabir Bedi showcased his acting talent in his debut theatre performance titled ‘Bandar Da Vyaah.’ A heartwarming photograph immortalizes Kabir Bedi during his childhood, accompanied by his adored mother.

• During an interview, Kabir revealed that he comes from a lineage traced back to Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He mentioned that his mother, who was the first western woman to be ordained in Tibetan Buddhism, had adopted Buddhism and became a Buddhist nun. Kabir also shared that he had a brief experience as a monk at the age of 10, where he learned meditation and Vipassana. He explained that for the last 15 years of her life, his mother dedicated herself to being a Buddhist nun in Tibet. Inspired by her, Kabir too became a monk when he was ordained in Burma at the young age of 10. During his time as a monk, he resided in a monastery for a few months, wandering the streets with a shaved head and traditional robe, carrying a bowl to collect alms from kind-hearted individuals. He devoted specific hours of each day to meditation. The memories of that summer when he embraced the life of a Buddhist monk are still vivid in his mind, as depicted in a childhood photo of Kabir dressed in monk attire.

• His father embraced communism while his mother followed in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi, and together they fought for Indian independence.

• During his time at The Elisabeth Gauba School in New Delhi, he developed a close friendship with the Indian politicians Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi.

• During his time in school and college, he actively participated in various English and Hindi theatre plays. In addition, he took on a part-time job as an English newsreader at All India Radio, Delhi, to cover his college expenses. While working at AIR, he had the opportunity to interview the renowned English rock band, The Beatles. Unfortunately, due to a mistake, the interview was accidentally erased when the tape was reused. Kabir had invested a considerable amount of effort in securing the interview with The Beatles, so he was deeply disappointed with the team at AIR. This incident led him to decide to quit his job. Subsequently, he relocated to Mumbai with only Rs 700 in his pocket, determined to pursue a career as a film director. [6]YouTube – Jashn-e-Rekhta

• Kabir Bedi embarked on his professional journey in Mumbai as a model. In the beginning, he engaged in numerous print advertisements and photoshoots, gradually making his way into television commercials. Additionally, he showcased his talent on the runway, participating in various fashion shows. Witness Kabir Bedi confidently strutting his stuff at a spectacular fashion event.

• Over time, he began receiving invitations to showcase his talent in theater productions presented in different languages including Hindi, English, and European. He has participated in numerous renowned plays such as Shakespeare’s Othello, The Vultures, The Far Pavilions, and Taj. Once on the theater stage, Kabir Bedi mesmerizes the audience with his enthralling performance.

• During the 1960s, Kabir met Protima Gauri, an Indian model and Odissi dancer, while working on a modeling project. After a few years of dating, they got married in 1969. In an interview, Kabir revealed that he and Protima had an open marriage. However, their relationship faced difficulties in the late 1970s when Kabir had an extramarital affair with Indian actress Parveen Babi, which ultimately led to their divorce. Reflecting on their failed marriage, Kabir expressed that initially, the idea of an open marriage seemed promising but it eventually caused him heightened anxiety. The lack of emotional closeness between them left him yearning for the love and care he desired. Unfortunately, he found himself unable to reciprocate those emotions, and their once enchanting bond faded, leaving him feeling isolated and disheartened. In another interview, Protima admitted that she had encouraged Kabir to have an affair with Parveen, hoping they would have a good time together. However, she cautioned Parveen not to develop strong feelings for Kabir. Additionally, Protima confessed her disloyalty to Kabir and felt relieved when he eventually moved out and started living with Parveen. It seemed that Kabir was already trying to distance himself from her when Parveen entered his life.

• Kabir began his career in 1968 as a film and radio chief at Lintas, Mumbai. During his time there, he served as a writer and director for numerous advertisements in both film and radio. After approximately two years, Kabir moved on to work at Ogilvy & Mather Private Limited, Mumbai, assuming the role of film and radio chief once again.

• Kabir Bedi has appeared in numerous successful Hindi films, including ‘Kuchhe Dhaage’ (1973), ‘Nagin’ (1976), ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ (1988), ‘Main Hoon Na’ (2004), and ‘Mohenjo Daro’ (2016). In ‘Main Hoon Na’, Kabir Bedi takes on the role of General Amarjeet Bakshi.

• In addition, he has appeared in several English TV series including ‘General Hospital’ (1983), ‘Knight Rider’ (1985), ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ (1994), ‘Murder, She Wrote’ (1988), and ‘Magnum, P.I.’ (1988). He also had a role in ‘Murder, She Wrote’.

• He began dating Parveen Dusanj, an Indian social researcher from London, UK, in 2005. Despite a significant age difference of approximately 26 years, the couple cohabitated for a few years before getting married on Kabir Bedi’s 70th birthday. Pooja Bedi, Kabir Bedi’s daughter, who is slightly older than Parveen, expressed her displeasure with their marriage by referring to Parveen as a witch in a tweet. Recently, Pooja Bedi shared her thoughts on her stepmother through another tweet.

• In 2007, he participated in the Italian radio show ‘Ch@t’ where he portrayed the character of Sandokan. The show was aired on RAI Radio2.

• Kabir has had the opportunity to host several radio shows on RadioOne, including ‘Women of Gold’ (2012), ‘Men of Steel’ (2012), ‘Ten on Ten’ – ‘Ten Biggest Impacts This Last Decade’ (2017), and ‘Best of 2017’ (2017).

• In addition to his work as an actor and host, he has also lent his voice to a multitude of projects. These include TV commercials, corporate films, sound & light shows, documentaries, and audiobooks. Some notable examples of his work as a voice-over artist include the Aircel Save the Tiger Campaign in 2009, where he contributed to a public awareness campaign. He also served as the narrator for the Virasat-e-Khalsa – Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in Punjab in 2011. In 2014, he lent his voice to the Jindal Panther advertisement, and in 2015, he served as the documentary narrator for Mount of Excellence. In 2017, he participated in the sound & light show at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.

• In the past, he lent his voice to the Hindi versions of several English films. Specifically, in 2010, he provided the Hindi dubbing for the character Nizam in the English film ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’, originally portrayed by Ben Kingsley. Likewise, in 2015, he dubbed the character Dr. Franklin Storm in the English film ‘Fantastic Four’, originally acted by Reg E. Cathey.

• In 2011, Kabir Bedi embarked on his YouTube journey by creating a channel under his own name. On this platform, he shares his captivating acting videos, delighting a dedicated audience of approximately 5.23k subscribers.

• Kabir Bedi was seen on the set of the Hindi TV series ‘Buddha’ in 2013, which was broadcasted on DD National.

• Kabir Bedi has been diligently practicing yoga since his younger days to ensure he maintains his fitness.

• Magazines such as iHola!, Teletutto Bolero, and Bravo have featured Kabir Bedi on their covers. The spotlight was on Kabir Bedi as he graced a magazine cover.

• He possesses the ability to converse in multiple languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English, and Italian.

• On Instagram, Kabir Bedi is frequently seen smoking cigarettes and indulging in alcohol consumption.

• In his free time, he finds pleasure in both traveling and cooking.

• Some Hindi news special series that he has hosted include ‘Vande Mataram’ (2013; Aaj Tak), ‘Guns & Glory: The Indian Soldier’ (2013; Headlines Today), and ‘Jai Ho’ (2014; India TV) which features Kabir Bedi.

• Some of the events he has hosted include the launch of Frank Knight Wealth Report in 2016, the NRI of the Year Awards in Mumbai in 2016, the Mauritius Film Festival in 2017, ‘Rendez-Vous’ Walk Down Memory Lane in Bangalore in 2017, and the 100 Years Yoga Institute celebrations in Mumbai in 2018.

• He has served as a speaker at several national and international events such as the Budweiser Youth event and motivational talk in 2016, Insight Storm in Mumbai in 2016, FICCI FLO’s Insights To Success in Jaipur in 2017, the NASSCOM Design Summit in Bangalore in 2018, and the FICCI FLO ‘Life Lessons’ Q&A session in Ludhiana in 2018.

• Various NGOs, such as Sightsavers India and Care&Share Italia, have appointed Kabir Bedi as their brand ambassador. Sightsavers India is dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired children, while Care&Share Italia focuses on providing education to slum children in Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Additionally, Kabir Bedi has shown his support for the anti-government movement in Myanmar. He has also been appointed as a brand ambassador for other organizations like Burma Campaign UK, Rotary International South Asia for its Teach Programme, and the Total Literacy Mission in India and South Asia.

• In 2018, he founded the film production company ‘Bedination’ and has since produced a diverse range of Hindi films and web series under his brand.

• In 2021, Kabir Bedi made an appearance on Grande Fratello VIP, the Italian adaptation of the popular reality TV game show Big Brother. The show was broadcasted on Canale 5.

• He has served as a columnist for renowned media organizations such as The Times of India and Tehelka.

• Kabir Bedi’s autobiography, titled ‘Stories I Must Tell- The Emotional Life of An Actor Kabir Bedi’, was published in 2021. Within the pages, he candidly revealed that the most challenging period of his life was when his son tragically took his own life. Additionally, he discussed how a lack of lucrative acting opportunities led to his financial downfall. [8] – Hindustan Times

• Kabir Bedi is a voting member of several prestigious organizations, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (also known as the “Oscars Academy”), The Screen Actors Guild, The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and The British Actors’ Equity Association.