Rakesh Bedi

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 and Mera Damad (1985). Bedi was widely praised for his role as Jameel Jamali in the spy action-thriller duology Dhurandhar (i.e., Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: 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 (2015–2026), and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2020–present).

Early life and education Bedi completed his studies in Delhi. He went to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Andrewsganj, Delhi. While Bedi was in school, 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.

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.

Rakesh Bedi with Farooq Sheikh and Deepti Naval at the special screening of Chashme BuddoorSome of his most memorable roles were in the 1981 film Chashme Buddoor with Farooq Shaikh and Ravi Baswani 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.

He hosted Science with BrainCafé, a science show on ZeeQ, and continues doing theatre in Mumbai. In 2012, he appeared on his first television drama daily soap, Shubh Vivah. Since 2015, he appears on television show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.

He was widely praised for portraying the role of Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar duology, where specially his dialogue "Mera Baccha Hai Tu" gained circulation on social media and in memes and short-form video content. Several brands and agencies, including Delhi Police, Wai Wai, Haldiram's, and Vadilal, adapted the dialogue for marketing campaigns.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes1976 Bonga Thief Short film 1979 Hamare Tumhare Sunil Ahsaas Harry1980BulundiPawan 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 LoongaMr. 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 1997Nirnayak Aakhri Sanghursh Mere Sapno Ki RaniGate-crasherHero No. 1 SharmaBhai Bhai Constable Suraj Pyare Singh / MakhanYes Boss BahadurVishwavidhaata JohnnyBetaabi Peon at Dayal CollegeTarazu Balm Advertiser Mr. & Mrs. KhiladiRam Babu1998Dildaara Dharamveer Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi Laash Phool Bane Patthar Constable ChunnuMohabbat Aur Jung SaajanGharwali Baharwali Chopra Hatya Kaand Kaushik MishraTirchhi Topiwale Bade Miyan Chote Miyan MakkanPrem AgganHiralal1999Jaalsaaz Chandaal Aatma Manchala Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain SalimPhool Aur Aag Police Constable GopiPyaar Koi Khel Nahin College Principal2000Glamour Girl SaxenaDulhan Hum Le Jayenge PhotographerBaaghi Hadh Kar Di Aapne Mr. ChelaramaniAaghaaz Dilip RoyBeti No. 1 BachalalRaja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Balu2001Hum Deewane Pyar Ke TikluUljhan ShyamGadar: Ek Prem Katha Vaid JiIttefaq Constable Pandit Singh KaushikDeewaanapan Raju Meri Adaalat Natwar 2002Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Inspector Chaman LalBe-Lagaam Banarasi Babu with Tanveer ZaidiYeh Mohabbat Hai ChachaOm Jai Jagadish Ram Prasad a.k.a. 'RP'Waah! Tera Kya Kehna Murari's opponent2003 Talaash: The Hunt Begins...Passenger on trainJodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji PoptallalRaja Bhaiya Dr. Chandula Chatterjee2004 Suno Sasurjee Mrs. Gunkari's AdvocateRok Sako To Rok Lo Ghodbole2005 Vaada Advocate SaxenaDeewane Huye Paagal Gullu MulchandaniThe Film Music Director Pappi Da2006 Rehguzar Big BMere Jeevan Saathi MacJigyaasa Ashok Kumar ShaayarTom, Dick, and Harry Happy SinghSarhad Paar Dhola Singh 2007 Main Rony Aur Jony Good Boy, Bad Boy Mr. Prem MalhotraMarigold Manoj Sharma2008Don Muthu Swami Shikharchand Khallballi: Fun Unlimited 2009Jai 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 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 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 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 Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Harcharan Chawla Gadar 2 Kimtilal The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra Munim 2024 Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Aryan's father Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Vidya's father Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Krish's father 2025 Dhurandhar Jameel Jamali 2026 Dhurandhar: The Revenge Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Selfie Kumar

Television

Theatre

Rakesh Bedi has appeared in Hindi stage productions including Massage and Taj Mahal Ka Tender.

In 2018, he acted in and directed the comedy play Wrong Number, produced by Rahul Bhuchar under the banner of Felicity Theatre.

The same year, he wrote, directed and acted in Jab We Separated, alongside Shweta Tiwari and Rahul Bhuchar.

In 2019, he directed the play Patte Khul Gaye, produced by Rahul Bhuchar for Felicity Theatre, featuring Anant Mahadevan, Roopali Ganguly and Kishwar Merchant.

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

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