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Kabir Bedi

Kabir Bedi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 16, 1945
Age81
BirthplaceLahore, British India (now Pakistan)
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Kabir Bedi's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Sandokan in the Italian TV series, various roles in international cinema, including James Bond film 'Octopussy'

Intro

Kabir Bedi is an acclaimed Indian actor known internationally for his roles in film, television, and theatre. He has worked in three continents, starring in Bollywood, British, and Italian productions. Bedi is especially recognized in Europe for his leading role in the TV miniseries 'Sandokan.'

Early Life & Background

Kabir Bedi was born to Baba Pyare Lal Singh Bedi and Freda Bedi. His father was a Punjabi Sikh writer and philosopher, and his mother was a British-born woman who became a prominent Tibetan Buddhist nun. Bedi attended St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Sandokan in the acclaimed Italian TV miniseries (1976)
  • Appeared in international productions such as 'The Bold and the Beautiful' (US soap opera)
  • Played Gobinda in the James Bond film 'Octopussy' (1983)
  • Acted in numerous Bollywood films, including 'Khoon Bhari Maang'
  • Worked in theatre and as a television presenter

Trivia

  • He is one of the few Indian actors to work successfully in Hollywood, Europe, and India.
  • Kabir Bedi was knighted (Cavaliere) by the Italian Republic in 2010 for his contribution to the arts.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Kabir Bedi?

Kabir Bedi is 81 years old.

When was Kabir Bedi born?

Kabir Bedi was born the 16 January 1945.

Where is Kabir Bedi from?

Lahore, British India (now Pakistan).

On His Birth-Day

About January 16th, 1945, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 16th, 1945 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: There Goes That Song Again by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabir_Bedi