# Rakesh Bedi

Rakesh Bedi (born 1 December 1954) is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He is known for his iconic comic roles in films such as Mera Damaad and Chashme Buddoor (1981). 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–present), and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2020–present).

## Early life, education and family

Bedi completed his studies in Delhi. He went to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Andrewsganj, Delhi. His father Madan Gopal Bedi used to work with Indian Airlines. 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.
Rakesh Bedi is married to Aradhana Bedi; and is father to Ridhima Bedi and Ritika Bedi.

## 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. Some 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. Notably, he played 24 different characters in Vijay Tendulkar's popular one-man play Massage. In 2012, he appeared on his first television drama daily soap, Shubh Vivah. Since 2015, he appears on television show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare | Sunil | |
| 1979 | Ahsaas | Harry | |
| 1980 | Bulundi | Pawan Bakhri | |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Omi | |
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Chakravarty 'Chakram' | |
| 1982 | Anmol Sitaare | | |
| 1982 | Saath Saath | Rakesh | |
| 1982 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Gogi | |
| 1982 | Teesri Aankh | | |
| 1982 | Teri Kasam | Tony's friend | |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Hanger | |
| 1982 | Pyaar Mein Sauda Nahin | | |
| 1983 | Lovers | Fatty | |
| 1983 | Painter Babu | Saajan | |
| 1983 | Kalaakaar | Chander | |
| 1983 | Do Gulab | | |
| 1983 | Ek Jaan Hain Hum | Mothu | |
| 1984 | Sohni Mahiwal | Salamat | |
| 1984 | Anand Aur Anand | Ravi | |
| 1984 | Phulwari | Pyare | |
| 1984 | Hum Hain Lajawaab | Marorimal Karodimal Thakkatram Makhanwala a.k.a. 'M.G.M.' | |
| 1985 | Aaj Ka Daur | Vinod | |
| 1985 | Mera Damad | Ravi | |
| 1985 | Jaan Ki Baazi | Police Constable Tendulkar | |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | Piyush | |
| 1986 | Duty (1986 film) | Ramu, Servant | |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Prasad | |
| 1986 | Naseeb Apna Apna | Deepak | |
| 1986 | Dharm Adhikari | Lallu | |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli | Sub-Insp. Chamanlal | uncredited |
| 1986 | Main Balwan | | |
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | Constable Sher Singh | |
| 1987 | Dadagiri | Roshan B. Singh | |
| 1987 | Hawalaat | Police Constable Handa | |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | | |
| 1987 | Param Dharam | | |
| 1988 | Shoorveer | Jeevan | |
| 1988 | Jungle Ki Beti | | |
| 1988 | Ek Hi Maqsad | Stage Actor Preetam | |
| 1988 | Pyaar Mohabbat | | |
| 1988 | Hatya | Restaurant Owner | |
| 1988 | Parbat Ke Us Paar | | |
| 1989 | Naqab | Hamza | |
| 1989 | Kahan Hai Kanoon | Government peon | |
| 1989 | Meri Zabaan | Gone | |
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Police Constable Chustiram | |
| 1989 | Anjaane Rishte | Kapil Mohan | |
| 1989 | Bahurani | Shrikanth Choudhury (Madhuri's brother)-(uncredited) | |
| 1990 | Naaka Bandi | Tularam | |
| 1990 | Amavas Ki Raat | | |
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | | |
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Daulatram/Havaldar Kulkarni | |
| 1990 | Police Public | Lallulal | |
| 1990 | Awwal Number | TV-spectator | |
| 1990 | Apmaan Ki Aag | Vasu | |
| 1991 | Meet Mere Man Ke | Gopi | |
| 1991 | Jungle Beauty | | |
| 1991 | Pyar Bhara Dil | Prakash | |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Rakesh | |
| 1991 | Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | | |
| 1991 | Banjaran | Sarju | |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha | Ganpat's nephew | |
| 1991 | Afsana Pyar Ka | Rakesh | |
| 1991 | Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin | Private Detective | |
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | College Student | |
| 1992 | Aaja Meri Jaan | Bataklal | |
| 1992 | Heer Ranjha | Lutan | |
| 1992 | Yudhpath | David | |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Moti | |
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj | Govind Ahuja (Guddu) | |
| 1992 | Junoon | Himanshu | |
| 1992 | Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare | Pandit Aladdin Jagat Mama | |
| 1993 | Hasti | Changu | |
| 1993 | Tirangaa | Khabrilal | |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Dholakia | |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Gulshan Kapoor a.k.a. 'Gullu' (uncredited) | |
| 1993 | Aashiq Awara | Gulu | . |
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Gyani's assistant | |
| 1993 | Gardish | | |
| 1993 | Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Constable Heera | |
| 1993 | Aadmi | Usmaan | |
| 1994 | Deewana Sanam | | |
| 1994 | Dilbar | Gujariya | |
| 1994 | Mohabbat Ki Arzoo | Anna's assistant | |
| 1994 | Hanste Khelte | Om | |
| 1994 | Gangster | | |
| 1994 | Zid | Pyare Singh | |
| 1994 | Dulaara | Murari Lal | |
| 1994 | Sholay Aur Toofan | | |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Dead Body (Driver) | |
| 1994 | Betaaj Badshah | Bachchu Lahiri (dance instructor) | |
| 1994 | Cheetah | Lacchoo | |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | | |
| 1994 | Rakhwale | Ahimsa | |
| 1994 | Aao Pyar Karen | Pandit Kashiram | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Rakesh | |
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | Police Constable Khotey | |
| 1994 | Teesra Kaun? | Khoka Ganguly | |
| 1995 | oo'Aaj Ka Maseeha | | |
| 1995 | Ghar Ka Kanoon | | |
| 1995 | Pyar Karnewale Kabhi Kam Na Honge | | |
| 1995 | Vartmaan | | |
| 1995 | Mera Damad | Ravi | |
| 1995 | God and Gun | | |
| 1995 | Bewafa Sanam | Prisoner Inmate No. 204 | |
| 1995 | Paappi Devataa | | |
| 1995 | Paappi Farishtey | | |
| 1995 | Takkar | Convict Kaku | |
| 1996 | Daanveer | Kalyan's servant | |
| 1996 | Vishwasghaat | Police Constable Lepatakde | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Madanlal | uncredited |
| 1996 | Megha | College student | uncredited |
| 1996 | Vishwasghaat | Havaldar Lepatakde | |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Hotel Waiter | |
| 1996 | Diljale | Rajasaheb's Son | |
| 1997 | Nirnayak | | |
| 1997 | Aakhri Sanghursh | | |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Gate-crasher | |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Sharma | |
| 1997 | Bhai Bhai | Constable | uncredited |
| 1997 | Suraj | Pyare Singh/Makhan | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Bahadur | |
| 1997 | Vishwavidhaata | Johnny | |
| 1997 | Betaabi | Peon at Dayal College | |
| 1997 | Tarazu | Doing Balm Advertisement on Television | |
| 1997 | Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi | Ram Babu | |
| 1998 | Dildaara | Dharamveer | |
| 1998 | Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi | | |
| 1998 | Laash | | |
| 1998 | Phool Bane Patthar | Police Constable Chunnu | |
| 1998 | Mohabbat Aur Jung | Saajan | |
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Chopra | |
| 1998 | Hatya Kaand | | |
| 1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale | | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Makkan (watchman) | |
| 1998 | Prem Aggan | Hiralal | |
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | | |
| 1999 | Chandaal Aatma | | |
| 1999 | Manchala | | |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Salim (driver) | |
| 1999 | Phool Aur Aag | Police Constable Gopi | |
| 1999 | Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | | |
| 2000 | Glamour Girl | Saxena | |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Photographer | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | | |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Mr. Chelaramani | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | Dilip Roy | |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Bachalal | |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Balu (Mohit's Friend) | |
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Tiklu | |
| 2001 | Uljhan | Shyam | |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Vaid Ji | |
| 2001 | Ittefaq | Constable Pandit | |
| 2001 | Deewaanapan | Raju (the guide) | |
| 2001 | Meri Adaalat | Natwar | |
| 2002 | Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | Inspector Chaman Lal | |
| 2002 | Be-Lagaam | Banarasi Babu with Tanveer Zaidi | |
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Chacha | |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Ram Prasad a.k.a. 'RP' | |
| 2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Murari's opponent | |
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | | |
| 2003 | Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Poptallal | |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya | Dr. Chandula Chatterjee | |
| 2004 | Suno Sasurjee | Mrs. Gunkari's Advocate | |
| 2004 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Ghodbole | |
| 2005 | Vaada | Advocate Saxena | |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Gullu Mulchandani | |
| 2005 | The Film | Music Director Pappi Da | |
| 2006 | Rehguzar | Big B | |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Mac | |
| 2006 | Jigyaasa | Ashok Kumar Shaayar | |
| 2006 | Tom, Dick, and Harry | Happy Singh | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | | |
| 2006 | Sarhad Paar | Dhola Singh | |
| 2007 | Main Rony Aur Jony | | |
| 2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy | Mr. Prem Malhotra | |
| 2007 | Marigold | Manoj Sharma | |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Shikharchand | |
| 2008 | Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | | |
| 2009 | Jai Veeru | Motel Manager | |
| 2009 | Anubhav | Film Producer | |
| 2009 | Aagey Se Right | Police Commissioner Digvijay Mathur | |
| 2009 | Love Ka Taddka | Jhula Ramani | |
| 2010 | The Camp | Jarnail Singh | |
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game | Roopchand Rathod | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Dayashankar | |
| 2011 | Chaloo | Tunnaswami | |
| 2011 | One Room Kitchen | Gujrati Broker | Marathi film |
| 2012 | Delhi Eye | | |
| 2012 | Kevi Rite Jaish | Daulatram Chainani | Gujarati film |
| 2012 | Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai | Monty | |
| 2013 | Rabba Main Kya Karoon | Sneha's Father | |
| 2014 | Dil Ka Sauda | | |
| 2015 | Downtown | Car Salesman | |
| 2015 | Thoda Luft Thoda Ishq | Boss | |
| 2015 | Chehere: A Modern Day Classic | Chef,Cook | |
| 2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | | |
| 2015 | Hum Sab Ullu Hain | Harshal Mehta | |
| 2016 | Chipku | | |
| 2017 | Muskurahatien | Prof Tharaki | |
| 2017 | Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai | | |
| 2017 | Game Over | Seth Girdharilal | |
| 2018 | Rashtraputra | Dr.Daruwala | |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Pakistani Intelligence Officer | |
| 2019 | Triple Seat | | Marathi film |
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | Kamta Prasad | |
| 2020 | Indoo Ki Jawani | Prem | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Driver | |
| 2023 | Chhatriwali | Madan Chacha | |
| 2023 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | Harcharan Chawla | |
| 2023 | Gadar 2 | Kimtilal | |
| 2023 | The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra | Munim | |
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Aryan's Father | |
| 2024 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Vidya's father | |
| 2024 | Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam † | TBA | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1984–1985 | Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi | Raja |
| 1990 | Guniraam | Guniraam |
| 1992 | Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki | Nihal |
| 1993 | Filmi Chakkar | Bahadur |
| 1993 | Zabaan Sambhalke | Paploo |
| 1994–1999 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Dilruba Jarnail Singh Khurana |
| 1995 | Rahat | Rakesh |
| 1996 | All The Best | Thief |
| 1998–1999 | Jaane Bhi Do Paro | |
| 1998–2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Mohan Khachroo |
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Mohan Srivastava |
| 1999–2000 | Gubbare | |
| 2007 | F.I.R. | Various characters |
| 2010 | Ring Wrong Ring | Late Dinanath Chouhan |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega | Satbir Ahluwalia |
| 2015–present | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Bhoorey Lal |
| 2016 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss | Various characters |
| 2016 | Khidki | Boss of Aloknath Tripathi |
| 2016 | Beyhadh | Mr. Malkhani |
| 2016–2017 | Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan | Professor Govardhan Aggarwal |
| 2020–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Mr.Babulal, Mehta's boss |
| 2022 | Wah Bhai Wah | Himself |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2022 | Home Shanti | Organiser of Kavi Sammelan |
| 2023 | Mushaira | Professor |
| 2023 | Chamak | Teja Grewal |
| 2023 | Humorously Yours | Jaadugar |

## Dubbing roles
### Live action films

| Film 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 | |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Chashme Buddoor | Nominated |
| 2008 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Yes Boss | Nominated |