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Angad Bedi Wiki, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

 

Angad Bedi is an actor and TV presenter. He is the son of former Indian cricketer “Bishan Singh Bedi.” He shot to fame with his negative role in Shoojit Sircar’s “Pink.” Let’s find out some interesting facts about Angad Bedi.

Biography/Wiki

Angad Bedi was born on 6 February 1983 (age 38 years; as of 2021) in Delhi, India. He did his schooling from the Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, St. Columbia’s School Delhi, and Gyan Bharti Public School, Delhi. After completing his schooling, he went to St. Stephen’s College, Delhi to complete his graduation. Being raised as a cricketer’s son, he was always passionate about cricket. He even played for Delhi Under-16 and Under-19 Teams; he also played for the Ranji trophy. When Angad was in his teenage, he developed an interest in acting and at the age of 17, he left the cricket to pursue a career in acting.

Angad Bedi playing cricket in his teenage

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5’ 11”

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42”, Waist 32”, Biceps 16”

Family, Caste & Wife

Angad belongs to a Kshatriya (Khatri) Family and follows Sikhism. His father, Bishan Singh Bedi, is a former Indian cricketer, who is counted among one of the most skilled spinners of the country. His mother is Anju Inderjit Bedi. Angad also has a step-mother, Glenith.

Angad Bedi’s parents

Angad Bedi’s stepmother, Glenith

Angad Bedi with his father, Bishan Singh Bedi

He has an elder sister, Neha Bedi. Angad has a step-sister, Gillinder, and step-brother, Gavasinder.

Angad Bedi with his sister, Neha Bedi

Angad was rumoured to be in a relationship with Arpita Khan.

Angad Bedi with Arpita Khan

Angad was also alleged to be dating Nora Fatehi, but the two broke up owing to Angad’s closeness to Neha Dhupia.

Angad Bedi and Nora Fatehi

On 10 May 2018, Angad married his long-time girlfriend, Neha Dhupia, in a private ceremony in Delhi. The couple has a daughter, Mehr Dhupia Bedi, who was born on 18 November 2018.

Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia marriage picture

Angad Bedi’s daughter

On 3 October 2021, the couple was blessed with a baby boy.

Career

Angad received his first break in modelling from fashion designer JJ Valaya. It was after Sashi Kumar, TV anchor, who saw his modelling pictures and wanted to cast him in the film “Kaya Taran” (2004) based on Sikh riots. Thereafter, he appeared as Niranjan “Nanj” Nair in Remo D’Souza’s “F.A.L.T.U.”

Bedi is also a cook, and in 2010, he appeared in the cooking show “Cook Naa Kaho,” which aired on Star one. The same year, he appeared as a contestant in season 3 of the adventure reality show, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.”

Angad Bedi on the sets of Cook Na Kaho

In 2011, Angad hosted the first season of the UTV Bindass’ show “Emotional Atyachar.” Next, he featured in Shoojit Sircar’s directorial film “Pink.” He played a negative role in the film and his performance was critically acclaimed. In 2017, played the role of Arvind Vashishth in a web series, “Inside Edge.” The web series was based on a fictional T20 cricket team “Mumbai Mavericks.”

Angad Bedi in Pink

In 2018, Angad played Bikramjeet Singh in Diljit Dosanjh starrer “Soorma.”

Angad Bedi, Taapsee Pannu and Diljit Dosanjh in Soorma

Angad has also featured in “24,” a Tamil language science fiction action film.

Car Collection

His car collection includes a Mercedes-Benz M-Class, a Cadillac, and a Renault Duster.

Assets/Properties

Angad owns a farmhouse in Delhi.

Favourites

  • Directors: Imtiaz Ali, Christopher Nolan
  • Films: Sholay, Shahenshah, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Lagaan, The Godfather
  • Song: 2 Seater by Nindy Kaur and Diljit Dosanjh’s songs
  • TV Shows: Kaun Banega Crorepati, Koffee with Karan
  • Colours: black, white, sky blue
  • Fashion Designer: John Varvatos

Facts

  • His hobbies include gymming, cooking, swimming, and playing cricket, squash, badminton and table tennis.

    Angad Bedi swimming

  • Bedi idolizes Amitabh Bachchan to such an extent that he can be considered an absolute fanboy of Amitabh.

    Angad Bedi with his Idol, Amitabh Bachchan

  • Angad still enjoys playing cricket and has been a part of Sohail Khan’s “Mumbai Indian” team in the “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL).

    Angad Bedi as a team member of “Mumbai Indian”

  • Angad Bedi was a good friend of Yuvraj Singh since childhood. It was only through Angad that Yuvraj met his wife, Hazel Keech, as Keech was the Facebook friend of Angad. However, things soured between the two when Angad didn’t invite Yuvraj Singh to his wedding. Angad described the whole matter when he appeared as a guest in his wife’s show, “No Filter Neha.” When he was asked about his relationship with Yuvraj, he replied, “I really love him but if you want to say what our relationship is right now, yes, it’s not the same and I hope in due course it does get better because I miss him, he’s one person who has stood by me.”
  • Angad has a desire to make a documentary or a biopic on his father.
  • Angad has dated around 75 women before getting married to Neha Dhupia. A few of them were even older to him. When he was 20, he dated a woman who was 10 years elder to him.
  • Angad met Neha Dhupia for the first time at China House and found her very attractive.
  • Interestingly, Angad’s in-laws were already convinced for Neha’s marriage with him, but it was Neha who took almost four-and-a-half year to say a yes for the marriage.
  • It once happened that his girlfriend left him at a bar in New York without any mobile or wallet. At that time, he didn’t even remember the address where he was staying.
  • Just like his father, Angad is also a left-hander.
  • He resides at an apartment in Bandra, Mumbai.
  • Angad loves dogs. He has around 10 pet dogs at his Delhi farmhouse.

    Angad Bedi with his pet dog

  • Angad Bedi participated in the International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship, which was held in Dubai. At the event, he won the gold medal in the 400-metre race and dedicated his win to his father, Bishan Singh Bedi.

    Angad Bedi after winning a gold in the International Masters 2023 Athletics Championship