Rajat Bedi

Rajat Bedi is an Indo-Canadian actor, producer, and former model known primarily for his work in Hindi cinema, with roles in Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. He is the son of director-producer Narendra Bedi and grandson of Urdu writer-director Rajinder Singh Bedi.

Early life Rajat Bedi was born in Mumbai, India, to filmmaker Narendra Bedi and is the grandson of Rajinder Singh Bedi, an important Urdu writer also known for penning the dialogues of classics like Satyakam (1969). After his father’s death at age 45, when Rajat was 9, the family faced financial hardship. In a 2024 interview, Bedi recalled that only filmmaker Prakash Mehra provided financial support to his mother for several months. Two years later, his grandfather’s death further distanced the family from Bollywood. His mother encouraged him to re-enter the industry at 18 by assisting director Ramesh Sippy. During the filming of Zamaana Deewana (1995), Shah Rukh Khan nicknamed him "Tiger".

Actor Bedi debuted as a lead in the 1998 sci-fi film 2001: Do Hazaar Ek, which was a commercial failure. He has appeared in over 40 films, including Jodi No.1 (2001), Rakht (2004), Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005), and Rocky - The Rebel (2006).

His television credits include: Year Series Role Notes 1993–1996 Humrahi 2002–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2006–2007 Aahat

After facing limited opportunities in Bollywood, Bedi relocated to Vancouver, Canada, where he ventured into real estate but faced financial setbacks. He returned to acting with roles in South Indian films, including the Tamil film Gajendra (2004), Kannada film Jaggu Dada (2016), and Telugu film Ahimsa (2023). In 2025, he made a Hindi cinema comeback with a role as Jaraj Saxena in the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, directed by Aryan Khan, earning praise and expressing gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan for reviving his career.

Producer With his sister Ila Bedi Dutta, Bedi co-produced the 2015 television series Lajwanti, based on his grandfather’s book set during the Partition of India. In 2023, he co-produced and starred in the Punjabi comedy film Gol Gappe, inspired by Hera Pheri.

Personal life Bedi identifies as Sikh.

Bedi is married to Monalisa Bedi, sister of actress Tulip Joshi, and resided in Vancouver with their two children, Vivaan and Vera Bedi until July 2023, when they returned to Mumbai. He also revealed how his father’s career was impacted by 1970s Bollywood rivalries between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, leading to financial ruin and alcoholism.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1998 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Inspector Rajat 1999 International Khiladi Amit 2001 Jodi No.1 Tiger Guest appearance Indian Sanjay Singhania 2002 Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa Vijay Varma Maa Tujhhe Salaam Capt. Naseer Khan Guest appearance Ab Ke Baras Rajbir Singhal Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Rajesh Chor Machaaye Shor Tony 2003 The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Militant Border Hindustan Ka Hari Singh Koi... Mil Gaya Raj Saxena Breakthrough role 2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Basharat Ali Rakht ACP Ranbir Singh Gajendra Chotta Babu Tamil 2005 Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat Varun Fun: Can Be Dangerous Sometimes Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Punky Special appearance Bluffmaster! Special 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 Khan Special appearance Partner Neil Bakshi Special Appearance 2008 Lakh Pardesi Hoiye Harry Punjabi 2012 Monopoly the Game of Money 2016 Jaggu Dada Don Subhash Bhai Kannada 2023 Gol Gappe Pali Punjabi Ahimsa Dushtanth Telugu 2025 The Ba***ds of Bollywood Jaraj Saxena Netflix Hindi series