Rakesh Bedi, Age, Height, Weight, Daughter, Career, Net Worth

Rakesh Bedi is an iconic Indian actor whose mega role of Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar has made him famous with a younger or Gen Z audience in 2026. Rakesh is a veteran Indian actor whose contribution to Hindi television, cinema, and theatre spans more than four decades. He is best remembered for his comic timing, expressive acting, and relatable middle-class characters. He became a household name during the golden era of Indian television. This article here explore Rakesh Bedi’s biogaphy including age, height, weight, daughter, career, net worth and so on.

Who is Rakesh Bedi?

Rakesh Bedi is an old Indian actor, comedian, and theatre artist who is known for his work in Hindi cinema and television serials. He is especially famous for his roles in iconic TV shows that shaped Indian entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s.

Rakesh Bedi’s Biography

Rakesh Bedi was born on 1 December 1954 in New Delhi, India. He was born just seven years after India gained independence, back in 1947. Rakesh is in his early 70s.  Rakesh comes from an Indian-Punjabi family. His ethnicity is brown. 

Rakesh Bedi Age

Rakesh Bedi’s age is 71 years old, as of 2025.

Rakesh Bedi Physical Stats 

Rakesh has never been deeply touched by fitness. He has made his mark despite being overweight. 

• Rakesh’s height is 5 feet and 4 inches. 
• His body weight remains at 90 kg. 
• Rakesh’s eye colour is brown. His hair colour is black. 
• Rakesh’s foot size is 8 (US). 

Earlylife, Parents and Siblings 

Rakesh came from Delhi’s decent middle-class background. Rakesh grew up in a Punjabi household. 

• His father, (late) Madan Gopal Bedi, worked for Indian Airlines. 
• Prem and Ramesh Bedi are his brothers. 
• Rakesh has a sister, but her name is not known in public. 
• Even Rakesh has not disclosed the name of his mother.

Educational Background 

Rakesh went to Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj in Delhi. After completing his schooling, he got formal acting education. He had studied at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. Rakesh is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. 

Rakesh Bedi Wife and Daughter

Aradhana Bedi, who is a homemaker, is the wife of Rakesh Bedi. They are the parents of two daughters. 

1. Ridhima Bedi is the elder child. She is a married woman. 
2. Ritika Bedi is the youngest child of the Bedi household. 

Aradhana and Rakesh live in Mumbai in a lavish flat, while most of their relatives live in Delhi. 

Rakesh Bedi Movies & Professonal Career Journey

Rakesh Bedi is an actor who works with passion in films, television and theatre. Rakesh is one of the rare actors to have worked equally well in movies and TV shows. Bedi’s key arsenal in acting is comedy. 

• In 1976, he made his film debut as Robber in Bonga. 
• In 1984, he made his television debut with Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi. 
• In recent times (since 2020), his role as Babulal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has attracted the limelight. He plays as the boss of Taarak Mehta. 
• Since 1976, Rakesh has worked in over 100 different characters. 
• TV show Humrahi, in 1993, gave Rakesh the much-awaited fame. 
• In 1981, his role in Chashme Buddoor was loved by the film pundits and fans. 
• In 1991, his work in Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin was loved a lot. 
• In 2001, he played a crucial role in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. 
• He has worked alongside mega Indian actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and others. 

In December 2025, Rakesh Bedi played the role of Jameel Jamali in the industrial hit movie, Dhurandhar. The impact of the movie and the role was such that Rakesh Bedi’s name went viral. 

He pictured the character of a corrupt Pakistani politician, who is capable of doing anything to be in power. 

Social Media Presence

Rakesh is on Instagram, with over 306k followers. He likes to promote his acting work, personal life and theatre projects on social media. 

• Instagram: @therakeshbedi

Rakesh Bedi Net Worth

Rakesh Bedi’s net worth is calculated around INR 30 cr. His net worth is no a surprise because he has been working as an actor since 1976 and has been getting regular work/projects.

Trivia, & Other Lesser Unknown Facts

• In the theatre, he leads a show named Massage and plays 24 different roles. 
• While growing up, his parents were keen to make him an engineer. 
• Ridhima Rakesh Bedi, Rakesh’s daughter, is an actress. 
• He has worked in more than 150 movies and TV shows. 
• Rakesh loves acting, Punjabi food and travelling. 
• During free time, he loves to watch cricket. 
• Rakesh is a massive Raj Kapoor fan. 

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