Monica Bedi
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Monica Bedi | |
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 Bedi at the 8th Aap Ki Awaz Media Excellence Awards, 2013 | |
| Born | 18 January 1975 Chabbewal, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
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| Partner | Abu Salem (1999–2007)[2] |
| Criminal charge | Passport fraud |
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| Imprisoned at | Chanchalguda Central Jail (2005-2007) |
Monica Bedi (born 18 January 1975) is an Indian actress, television presenter and a former convicted criminal. She debuted in Hindi films in the mid-1990s and her notable work includes Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and Jodi No.1. She is known for participating in Bigg Boss 2, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 and playing Gumaan Kaur Vyas in Star Plus's show Saraswatichandra.
Early life[edit]
Bedi is a Punjabi and was born 18 January 1975[3][4] to Prem Kumar Bedi and Shakuntala Bedi in the village Chabbewal, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Her parents moved to Drammen, Norway in 1979. She completed her education from Delhi University in 1995.[3]
Prison Sentence[edit]
In September 2002, Bedi and Abu Salem, an Indian gangster were arrested and later served prison sentences in Portugal[5] for entering the country on forged documents.[6][7] In 2006, an Indian Court convicted Bedi for procuring a passport on a fictitious name.[8][9] In November 2010, the Supreme Court of India upheld her conviction but reduced the prison sentence to the period that she had already served.[10][11] Various newspaper including magazines had reported that Abu used his criminal power to get roles for Monica Bedi in Bollywood.
Career[edit]
Bedi got her first role in Telugu language film Taj Mahal (1995), produced by D. Ramanaidu. Ramanaidu also cast her in Sivayya and Speed Dancer.[12] She debuted in Bollywood in 1995 with Surakshaa.
Bedi was a participant in Bigg Boss Season 2, a television reality show.[13] She was one of the contestants of the reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 and Desi Girl.
She sang the chants "EkOnkar" for a spiritual music album on Universal Music.[14]
Bedi acted in the Punjabi movie Sirphire (2012), directed by Harjit Singh Ricky.
From 2013 to 2014, Bedi played a negative role of Ghumman in Star Plus' show Saraswatichandra.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Main Tera Aashiq | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Taj Mahal | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Surakshaa | Kiran | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Aashique Mastane | Hindi | ||
| 1996 | Khilona | Kajal | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Soggadi Pellam | Tulasi | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Subash | Anitha | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Ek Phool Teen Kante | Monica Sinha | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Jeeyo Shaan Se | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Tirchhi Topiwale | Sanam Oberoi | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Circus Sattipandu | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Jabab Dihi | Bengali | ||
| 1998 | Janto Kobor | Bengali | Bangladeshi Movie | |
| 1998 | Sivayya | Inspector Roja | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Zanjeer | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Drona | Swetha | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Yamajathakudu | Telugu | ||
| 1999 | Kalicharan | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Nannaseya Hoove | Lakshmi | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Sikander Sadak Ka | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo | Monica | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Kaala Samrajya | Monica K. Singh | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Speed Dancer | Monika | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Lohpurush | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Rinky | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat | Maya Dhillon | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Tada | Hindi | ||
| 2011 | Devadasiyin Kathai | Swathi Varma | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Parichaya | Rekha | Nepali | |
| 2012 | Hridoye Lekho Naam | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Sirphire | Simran | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | Romeo Ranjha | Reet Kaur | Punjabi | |
| 2017 | Bandookan | Balwinder | Punjabi |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bigg Boss 2 | Contestant |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | |
| 2010 | Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl 1 | |
| 2013–14 | Saraswatichandra | Guman Kaur Vyas |
| 2015 | Bandhan | Narayani Deshpande |
References[edit]
- ^ Singh, Simran (19 September 2023). "This Oxford graduate actress, who worked with Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, was sentenced to 5 years in jail due to…". DNA India. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
{{cite news}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bedi, Aneesha (3 July 2015). "I am happy for him, says Abu Salem's ex-partner Monica Bedi on his impending marriage". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b "The tale of Monica Bedi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ "जेलर पर लगा था इस एक्ट्रेस के बाथरूम में कैमरे लगाने के आरोप, अंडरवर्ल्ड डॉन से भी जुड़ा नाम". Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Kumar, Vinay (29 November 2003). "Abu Salem, Monica Bedi sentenced to jail in Portugal". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 December 2003. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Monica Bedi writes pardon letter to PM". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 7 November 2004. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ "The tale of Monica Bedi". The Times of India. 10 August 2005. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Monica Bedi lives tough life in jail". CNN-IBN. 1 October 2005. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
- ^ "Top 10 Celebrities and Their Run-ins With the Law". The New Indian Express. 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Fake Passport Case: SC Upholds Bedi's Conviction". Outlook. 9 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ "Supreme Court upholds Monica Bedi's conviction in fake passport case". Daily News and Analysis. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Monica Bedi makes Telugu producers wary". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ IANS (6 September 2008). "Monica Bedi bids adieu to Bigg Boss". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Monica Bedi turns singer!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
External links[edit]
- Monica Bedi at IMDb
- Monica Bedi on Facebook