Pooja Bedi
Indian actress (born 1970)
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Pooja Bedi (born 11 May 1970) is an Indian actress, television talk show host and newspaper columnist. She is the daughter of Indian actors Kabir Bedi and Protima Bedi. She appeared in the reality television shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Nach Baliye, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and Bigg Boss.
- Actress
- television presenter
- relationship columnist
Pooja Bedi | |
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Bedi in 2019 | |
| Born | 11 May 1970 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Noorjahan[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1991–2020 |
| Spouse |
Farhan Ebrahim Furniturewala
(m. 1994; div. 2003) |
| Children | 2 Alaya |
| Parents |
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| Family | Freda Bedi (grandmother) |
Early life
Pooja Bedi was born 11th May 1970[2] in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to the late Indian classical dancer Protima and actor Kabir Bedi. She is of Punjabi Sikh and British English ancestry on her father's side and Bengali and Haryanvi ancestry on her mother's side.[3] She was brought up in what she calls a "bohemian progressive artistic environment".[2]
Career
Career beginnings (1991–2006)
From 1991 to 1995, Bedi worked in Bollywood films and appeared in many commercials and campaigns, notably the KamaSutra condom campaign which she endorsed and used as a vehicle to raise awareness of AIDS.[4]
She made her film debut with Jag Mundhra's film Vishkanya (1991). She went on to act in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992) with Aamir Khan. Her other films include Lootere (1993)[5] and Aatank Hi Aatank (1995).[6]
Debut in reality shows and beyond (2006–2020)
In 2000, she compiled and edited Timepass, the memoirs of her mother Protima Bedi.[citation needed] She has been a columnist with the Times of India, the Hindustan Times, and MiD DAY newspapers, and has written articles for numerous publications, including L'officiel, Femina and The Week.[7]
In 2006, Bedi appeared in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in its first season followed by Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. In 2007, Bedi along with Hanif Hilal appeared in Nach Baliye. In 2011, Bedi was a celebrity contestant in the fifth season of the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother, Bigg Boss.[8] She was evicted after surviving for 8 weeks in the house, which was Day 56 (27 November).[9]
Personal life
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Vishkanya | Nisha Varma/Munni Lead role | Hindi | |
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | Supporting role | Hindi | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1993 | Lootere | Hindi | ||
| Chittemma Mogudu | Telugu | |||
| Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Hindi | |||
| 1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Guest | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Shakti | Faqtooni | Telugu | |
| 2020 | Comedy Couple | Zohra | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1[broken anchor] | Contestant (evicted in 1st week) |
| 2007 | Nach Baliye 3 | 7th place |
| 2008 | Bigg Boss 2 | Guest Host |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 1 | Contestant (4th runner up) | |
| 2011 | Maa Exchange | Episodic role - |
| Bigg Boss 5 | (Contestant) Evicted on Day 56 | |
| 2020 | Masaba Masaba | Geeta Chopra (Extended cameo) |
