Rajat Bedi

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Rajat Bedi
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Rajat in 2014
Born (1970-01-01) 1 January 1970 (age 54)
CitizenshipCanadian
OccupationActor
Years active1994-present
SpouseMonalisa Bedi
Children2
RelativesSee: Bedi family

Rajat Bedi is an Indo-Canadian actor and producer, who primarily appears in Hindi cinema. He is best known for portraying Raj Saxena in the film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003).

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Personal life

Bedi was born on October 23, 1970, in Mumbai, India. He is the son of filmmaker Narendra Bedi, grandson of writer Rajinder Singh Bedi, and brother of actor Manek Bedi. He is married to actress Monalisa Bedi (sister of actress Tulip Joshi), and they have two children, Vivaan and Vera.

Career

Bedi began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in films such as 2001: Dobara (1998) and Karan Arjun (1995). He also starred in the television series Humrahi (1993–1996). However, his breakthrough role came in 2003 with the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya, in which he played an antagonist to a young man who befriends an alien. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Bedi's performance was praised by critics.

Bedi has since appeared in over 40 films, including Rakht (2004), Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) and Rocky - The Rebel (2006). He has also starred in several television series, including Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2002–2008) and Aahat (2006–2007).

Bedi is a versatile actor who is known for his action, comedy, and drama roles. He is also a fitness enthusiast and often shares his workout tips on social media.

Bedi has worked over in 40 films, including Rakht (2004), Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) and Rocky - The Rebel (2006). [1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Inspector Rajat
1999 International Khiladi Amit
2001 Jodi No.1 TigerGuest appearance
Indian Sanjay Singhania
2002 Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa Vijay Varma
Maa Tujhhe Salaam Capt. Naseer KhanGuest appearance
Ab Ke Baras Rajbir Singhal
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Rajesh
Chor Machaaye Shor Tony
Ansh: The Deadly Part Munna
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna Meena's brother
2003ChaalbaazPolice officer
The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Militant
Border Hindustan Ka Hari Singh
Koi... Mil Gaya Raj Saxena
2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Basharat Ali
Rakht ACP Ranbir Singh
Gajendra Chotta Babu Tamil [2]
The Hope
2005 Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat Varun
Nishaan: The Target
Fun: Can Be Dangerous Sometimes
DhamkeeVijay Saxena
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! PunkySpecial appearance
2006 Aksar Officer Steve Bakshi
Rocky - The Rebel Anthony D'Silva
Hello? Kaun Hai!Sanjeev
2007 Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee Rohit Kumar
The Train Officer Asif Ahmed KhanSpecial Appearance
Partner Neil Bakshi
2008Lakh Pardesi HoiyeHarry
2012Monopoly the Game of Money
Janleva Black Blood
2016 Jaggu Dada Don Subhash Bhai [3] Kannada film
White
2023 Gol Gappe PaliPunjabi film
Ahimsa DushtanthTelugu film

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