Happy birthday Kabir Bedi: Born on 16 January, 1946, Kabir Bedi is an Indian film actor who spanned his career into three continents covering India, the United States and especially Italy among other European countries in three media: film, television and theatre
This prolific actor has to his credit a body of work that spans across continents and languages and mediums.
Kabir Bedi initially started his acting career with theatre and later went on to act in mainstream Hindi movies.
He very gracefully essayed the role of the villain’s aide in the James Bond flick Octopussy.
His noteworthy works include Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, Kacche Dhaage, Khoon Bhari Maang and Farah Khan’s Main Hoon Na.
For over a year, Kabir starred in The Bold and the Beautiful, the second most-watched television show in the world making him a star in the West and Europe.
He was married to the famous Odissi dancer Protima Bedi.
Born to freedom fighter parents, Kabir Bedi didn’t grow up with political or financial aspirations.
He just wanted to do ‘something creative’, which landed him in the All India Radio, for whom he snagged an interview with The Beatles.
But when they failed to celebrate him or his work, he packed his bags and landed in Mumbai with dreams in his eyes and only a little money to get by.
That was all he needed to woo not just Bollywood but also the Italians and eventually, even Hollywood.
We wish him luck, love and happiness!