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Rakesh Bedi

Rakesh Bedi

Actor/Actress
Known For
Actor/Actress
Born
25 February 1954
Birthplace
India
Nationality
Indian
Net Worth
₹25–30 Crore (reported estimate)
Active Since
1978

Personal Details

Real Name
Rakesh Bedi
Marital Status
Married
Education
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Genres
Comedy, Drama

Biography

Rakesh Bedi is an Indian actor known for his comic timing across Hindi films, television and theatre. Born on 25 February 1954, he trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and made his mark with films such as Chashme Buddoor (1981) and the popular sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, becoming a dependable comic presence over four decades. A prolific stage performer as well, he has appeared in a large number of films and long-running television shows and continues to act in solo and ensemble plays. In 2025 he features in the spy action drama Dhurandhar and its sequel, adding to a career that spans several generations of Hindi entertainment.

Rakesh Bedi is an Indian actor known for his comic timing across Hindi films, television and theatre. Born on 25 February 1954, he trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and built a long career in comedy. He drew early notice in films such as Chashme Buddoor (1981) and became a household name through the popular sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi. Over four decades he has appeared in numerous films, serials and stage productions, and features in the 2025 spy action drama Dhurandhar.

Physical Stats & More

Height
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight
72 kg (159 lbs)
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Grey
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Trained At
FTII, Pune

Early Life and Education

Rakesh Bedi was born on 25 February 1954 and trained in acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, which gave him a strong grounding in performance.

Family

He is married and keeps his family life largely private, focusing his public presence on his long career in films, television and theatre.

Relationships & Affairs

Rakesh Bedi is married and keeps his personal life away from publicity. There are no credible reports of any other relationships, and he generally avoids discussing his private affairs in the media.

Films and Breakthrough

Rakesh Bedi drew early attention with Chashme Buddoor (1981) and went on to appear in a large number of Hindi comedies and dramas over the following decades, becoming a dependable comic presence.

Television and Theatre

He became widely popular through the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and remained active in television and theatre, performing in solo and ensemble stage productions. In 2025 he features in the spy action drama Dhurandhar and its sequel.

Favourite Things

Hobbies
Theatre, Reading
Known For
Chashme Buddoor, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
Trained At
FTII, Pune
Also Works In
Television and Theatre

Net Worth

Rakesh Bedi's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹25–30 crore, an estimate rather than an officially confirmed figure. His income comes from acting across films, television and theatre over a long career. He has not publicly disclosed his earnings.

Some Lesser Known Facts

  • He is a graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
  • He drew early notice with the comedy Chashme Buddoor (1981).
  • He became widely popular through the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
  • He is an active stage actor, performing in solo and ensemble plays.
  • He features in the 2025 spy saga Dhurandhar and its sequel.

Known For

FAQs

Rakesh Bedi was born on 25 February 1954, which makes him 71 years old in 2025.
He is known for comedies such as Chashme Buddoor and the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, and features in Dhurandhar (2025).
He trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
His net worth is reported at around ₹25–30 crore, though this is an unverified estimate from his long acting career.
Yes, alongside films and television he is an active stage actor known for solo and ensemble plays.

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