Ranjeet

Gopal Bedi (popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet; born 12 September 1942) is an actor in Indian films and television, born in Jandiala Guru near Amritsar (Punjab).   He has played mostly character roles, with roles as the villain dominating his over 200 Hindi films.  Ranjeet played a positive character throughout on the TV series Aisa Des Hai Mera.  He has also worked in a number of Punjabi films such as Rab Ne Banayian Jodiyan and Man Jeete Jag Jeet. 

Biography

Ranjeet's real name is Gopal Bedi.  Besides acting in over 200 Hindi movies, he has also done a television serial Aisa Des Hai Mera and Punjabi films. 
He shot to fame after playing a negative role in the film Sharmeelee.  Sunil Dutt had recommended his name after liking his performance in Sawan Bhadon and Reshma Aur Shera.  Ranjeet had come to Mumbai to play the lead role in Zindagi Ki Rahen, which was shelved.  He went ahead to establish himself as a leading villain in the seventies and early eighties.  
In personal life, he is a vegetarian and non-smoker. 

In more than 25 films, like Bandhe Haath, Aamir Garib, Haath Ki Safai, Himlay Se Ooncha, Doti Lota Aur Chapati, Gumraah, Bundalbaaz, Dharam Veer, Chalta Purza, Bhookh, Rakhi Ki Saugandh, Namak Halal, Takkar, Teesri Ankh, Humse Hai Zamana, Shapath, Jagir, Geraftar, Meri Zaban, Zimmedar and Zalim, the character's name was Ranjeet.  Unfortunately, despite being extremely talented and one of the most famous villains of the 70's, Ranjeet has not been a recipient of any major awards. 

Filmography

 Housefull 4 (2019)
 Tiyaan (2017)
 Welcome Back (2015) 
 Mr Joe B. Carvalho(2014)
 Via 70 km (Punjabi) (2013)
 Shootout at Wadala (2013) as Bhatkar Dada
 Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen  (2012)
 Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore (2012)
 No Problem (2010)
 Krantiveer: The Revolution (2009) (in production)
 Deshdrohi (2008)
 Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008) as Shamsher Singh
 Welcome (2007) as Kapoor
 Bombay to Goa (2007) as Colonel
 Dil Diya Hai (2006)
 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) as Harpreet Malhotra
 Sawaan as The Love Season (2006)
 Bunty Aur Babli (2005) as Store owner
 Kuch To Gadbad Hai (2004) as Chaudhry Sunil Singh
 Basti (2003)
 Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) as Immigration Officer
 Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) (as Ranjith) as Boss
 Kasam (2001) as Hari Singh
 Mein Hoon Pyassi Suhagan (2001) as Mumbai Police Commissioner
 Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) as Hassan
 Dal: The Gang (2001) as Michael D'Souza
 Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000) as Mogha
 Badla Aurat Ka (2000)
 Bulandi (2000) as Ranjit Singh
 Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000) as Gyaniji
 Rajaji (1999) as Makhanlal
 Bade Dilwala (1999) as Prosecuting Attorney
 Aaag Hi Aag (1999) (uncredited) as Gopal Bharti
 Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger (1998) as Sairas
 Tarazu (1997) as Police Commissioner
 Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) as Inspector Lokhande
 Koyla (1997) as Dilawar
 Border (1997)
 Daadagiri (1997) as Marshal
 Shapath (1997) as Dr. Subramaniam Swami
 Hum Hain Premi (1996)
 Maahir (1996) as Bob
 Aatank (1996) as Ranjeet
 Sautela Bhai (1996) as Rehman
 Hulchul (1995)
 Jai Vikraanta (1995) as Inspector Khote
 Karan Arjun (1995) as Mr. Saxena
 Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) as Bidder
 Rani Hindustani (1995) as A.K. Chopra
 Policewala Gunda as Kaalishankar Peeli Topiwaley
 Dulaara (1994) as Police Inspector Vijay Chauhan
 Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) as Dr. Mathur
 Bhagyawan (1993) as Hira
 Sainik (1993) (as Ranjit) as Ghajraj Chaudhary
 Zaalim (1993) as Shankar
 Kurbaan (1991) (as Ranjit) as Singer
 Iraada (1991)
 Jaan Ki Kasam (1991) as Jagdish
 Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) as Inspector Himmat Singh
 Zimmedaaar (1990) aa Ranjeet Singh
 Humse Na Takrana (1990)
 Karishma Kali Kaa (1990) as Dr. Ajay Ganotra
 Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) as Sridhar
 Tejaa (1990) as Lal Singh
 Zakhmi Zameen (1990) as Bhairav
 Paap Ka Ant (1989) as Shakaal
 Daata (1989) as Natwar G. Sarang
 Prem Pratigyaa (1989) as Kallu Dada
 Gair Kaanooni (1989) as Robert DeCosta
 Aakhri Gulam (1989)
 Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) as Tiger
 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
 Meri Zabaan (1989) as Ranjeet Mehra
 Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) as Raja
 Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988) as Jagga B. Singh
 Marana Mrudangam (1988) as Saleem Shankar
 Sherni (1988) as Vinodpal Singh
 Dharamyudh (1988) as Jaggu
 Faisla (1988) as Rana
 Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) aa Dacoit
 Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
 Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)
 Rahi (1987)
 Dak Bangla (1987)
 Madadgar (1987)
 Imaandaar (1987) as Ramesh Sinha
 Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) aa Chhadha
 Zindagani (1986) as Natwar Dadda
 Aadamkhor (1986)
 Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986)
 Ghar Sansar (1986) as David
 Krishna-Krishna (1986) as Pondrik Krishna Vasudev
 Maa Kasam (1985) .... Balwant
 Lallu Ram (1985)
 Geraftaar (1985) .... Ranjit Saxena
 Maha Shaktimaan (1985)
 Mehak (1985)
 Ek Se Bhale Do (1985)
 Ramkali (1985) .... Pundait Hazari
 Sarfarosh (1985) .... Satyadev
 Meetha Zehar (1985)
 Hoshiyar (1985) .... Shambudas
 Jagir (1984) .... Ranjeet Singh
 Naya Kadam (1984) .... Gangu
 Inquilaab (1984) .... Bhupathi/Excise Minister B. Pathi
 Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
 Dhokebaaz (1984)
 Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
 Khazana (1984) (uncredited) .... Randhir's friend - tribal leader
 Maqsad (1984) .... Nagendra
 Pakhandi (1984)
 Qaidi (1984) .... Raghu
 Raaj Tilak (1984)
 Shapath (1984) .... Ranjit
 Sharaabi (1984) .... Natwar
 Sharara (1984)
 Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Ganpat Rai
 Achha Bura (1983) .... Veer Singh/Vinay Sinha 'Veer'
 Ghungroo (1983) .... Veera
 Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
 Dard-E-Dil (1983)
 Hero (1983)
 Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) .... Ranjeet Ranvir Singh
 Taqdeer (1983) .... Ranvir Pratap Singh
 Waqt Ke Shehzade (1982) .... Villain
 Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) .... Robinson
 Teesri Aankh (1982 film) .... Ranjeet
 Rajput (1982) .... Jaipal Singh
 Ghazab (1982) .... Arjun Singh
 Lakshmi (1982)
 Namak Halaal (1982) .... Ranjit Singh
 Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982) .... Chandru Singh
 Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) .... Ronnie
 Fiffty Fiffty (1981) .... Kumar Virendra Singh
 Hotel (1981) .... Chhaganlal Patel
 Laawaris (1981) .... Mahendar Singh
 Rocky (1981) .... Jagdish aka 'J.D.'
 Khoon Aur Paani (1981) .... Vijay Singh
 Yaarana (1981) .... Jagdish 'Jaggu'
 Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981) .... Lalchand
 Paanch Qaidi (1981)
 Jwala Daku (1981) .... Jwala's brother
 Ladaaku (1981)
 Raksha (1981) .... Daulatram
 Neeyat (1980)
 Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
 Unees-Bees (1980)
 Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) .... Captain Ashok
 Lootmaar (1980) .... Peter
 The Burning Train (1980) .... Chander
 Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
 Aap Ke Deewane (1980) .... Kundan
 Swayamvar (1980) .... Chander
 Takkar (1980) .... Ranjeet
 Ahimsa (1979)
 Suhaag (1979) .... Gopal
 Yuvraaj (1979) .... Mahendra 'Sidh Purush'
 Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) .... Shankar Lathuria/Devi Dayal
 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) .... Rawat
 Kartavya (1979) .... Jacob
 Sarkari Mehmaan (1979)
 Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) .... Ustad
 Muqabla (1979) .... Banwari
 Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979) .... Ranjeet
 Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Gopal
 Bhookh (1978) .... Ranjeet 'Chhotey Thakur' H. Singh
 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) .... J.D.
 Phandebaaz (1978)
 Aakhri Daku (1978)
 Vishwanath (1978) .... Kokha
 Amar Shakti (1978) .... Sardar's son
 Anjane Mein (1978)
 Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
 Heeralal Pannalal (1978) .... Jaggu
 Kaala Aadmi (1978)
 Naya Daur (1978)
 Parmatma (1978) .... Johnny
 Phaansi (1978) .... Tilak Singh
 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) .... Bhiku Prasad
 Khoon Pasina (1977) .... Raghu
 Ab Kya Hoga (1977) (uncredited) .... Dr. Prem Mishra
 Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Ranjeet (Guest Appearance)
 Chalta Purza (1977) .... Ranjeet
 Chandi Sona (1977) .... Sheroo
 Chhailla Babu (1977)
 Chor Sipahee (1977) .... Sheikh Jamal
 Dharam Veer (1977) .... Ranjeet Singh
 Kachcha Chor (1977)
 Zamaanat (1977)
 Bhanwar (1976) .... Ravi
 Nagin (1976)
 Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976) .... Tony
 Bandalbaaz (1976) .... Ranjeet Gupta
 Deewangee (1976)
 Gumraah (1976) .... Ranjeet
 Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
 Laila Majnu (1976) .... Tabrej
 Maa (1976) .... Balraj
 Dharmatma (1975) .... Rishi
 Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Dilawar Singh
 Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Ranjeet
 Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) .... Ranjeet
 Neelima (1975)
 Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Master
 Raftaar (1975) .... Chandu Banjara
 Sewak (1975)
 Uljhan (1975) .... Brij
 Haath Ki Safai (1974) .... Ranjeet
 Amir Garib (1974) .... Ranjit
 Imtihan (1974) .... Rakesh
 Aap Ki Kasam (1974) .... Suresh
 36 Ghante (1974) .... Ajit
 Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
 Farebi (1974)
 Khote Sikkay (1974) .... Salim
 Mr. Romeo (1974) .... Raja Dada
 Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) .... Bandit
 Sacha Mera Roop Hai (1974)
 Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Balraj
 Bandhe Haath (1973) .... Ranjeet
 Dhamkee (1973)
 Kashmakash (1973)
 Keemat (1973) .... Pedro
 Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973)
 Gaddar (1973)
 Victoria No.  203 (1972)
 Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) (as Ranjit) .... Peter
 Bhai Ho To Aisa (1972) .... Dacoit Mangal Singh
 Parchhaiyan (1972)
 Dost Aur Dushman (1971)
 Haseenon Ka Devata (1971)
 Hulchul (1971)
 Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Gopal
 Sharmeelee (1971) .... Kundan
 Sawan Bhadon (1970)

Director
 Ghazab Tamasha (1992)
 Kaaranama (1990)

Producer
 Ghazab Tamasha (1992)

Television
2006 - Aisa Des Hai Mera as Ranbir Singh Deol
2007 - Ghar Ek Sapnaa as Jagmohan
2008-2010 - Jugni Chali Jalandhar as Jagtaar Bhalla
2012 - Hitler Didi as Ranjeet Kukreja
2012 - R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya as Don
2013 - Comedy Nights with Kapil
2015 - Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo
2016 - Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! 
2016 - Trideviyaan as Gamosha
2017 - Entertainment Ki Raat as Guest

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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Indian male television actors
Category:Living people
Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema
Category:People from Amritsar district
Category:Male actors in Punjabi cinema
Category:Punjabi people
Category:20th-century Indian male actors
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:1946 births