Kabir Bedi
Biography
Kabir Bedi is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in the late 1970s, including a role in the TV series "Sandokhan the Great" and a hero role in the British TV movie "Thief of Baghdad". He achieved semi-stardom in the United States and had a notable villain role in the James Bond action thriller. Born on January 16, 1946, in Lahore, Punjab, British India, Bedi has a career spanning multiple media formats, including film and television. He has appeared in numerous productions, with over 100 credits to his name.
Career overview
Kabir Bedi is a major star in India who has also appeared in European and American film and television. He gained international recognition in the late 1970s with a starring role in the TV series "Sandokhan the Great". This led to him being cast as the hero in the British TV movie "Thief of Baghdad".
Bedi's career reached a high point when he played a villain in the James Bond action thriller "Octopussy". This role marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to play complex and memorable characters.
Throughout his career, Kabir Bedi has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 100 credits to his name. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to work in a variety of genres and roles, establishing him as a respected and accomplished performer in the entertainment industry.
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- Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025) as Shahjahan
- Aachari Baa (2025)
- Questione di stoffa (2024) as Ramesh
- Junior (2023)
- Berlin (2023) as Bureau Chief
- Shaakuntalam (2023) as Sage Kashyapa
- Tanaav (2022) as Haider
- Jaane kyun de yaaron (2018)
- Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018) as Maharaja Hari Singh
- Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) as Nahapana
- Paisa Vasool (2017) as RAW Cheif
- The Broken Key (2017) as Fahrid Al Kamar
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) as Maham, Senate Chief
- Bazodee (2016) as Ram Panchouri
- Dilwale (2015) as Dev Malik
- Anarkali (2015) as Jaffer Imam
- Chakravyuh (2012)
- Yaara O Dildaara (2011) as Karam Singh Sandhu
- Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011) as Siddharth Mehra
- Ganga Kii Dheej (2010) as Dadabhai Thakur
- Kites (2010) as Bob Grover
- Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... (2010)
- Blue (2009) as Jagal Malhotra
- Halla Bol (2008) as Himself (uncredited)
- Take 3 Girls (2006) as Mo
- Hello? Kaun Hai! (2006)
- Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006) as Self
- Bewafaa (2005) as Anjali's Father
- Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story! (2005) as Emperor Shah Jahan
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as General Amarjeeth Bakshi
- Kismat (2004) as Raj Mallya
- Rudraksh (2004) as Ved Pujan
- A/R Andata + Ritorno (2004) as Tolstoj
- The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) as Mr. Zakaria
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003) as Chhote Pathan
- Anita and Me (2002) as Yeti
- Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) as Mr Verma
- Kranti (2002) as Mahendra Pratap Rana
- The Lost Empire (2001) as Friar Sand
- Inside 'Octopussy' (2000) as Self
- Kohram (1999)
- A Doctor in the Family (1998) as Kabir Dahvi
- Ma Shamal - Ritorno al deserto (1998) as Tahar Id Bram
- Team Knight Rider (1997)
- We Are Angels (1997) as Napoleon Duarte
- Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone (1997) as Khamis Bin Abdullah
- The Return of Sandokan (1996) as Sandokan
- The Maharaja's Daughter (1995) as Chandragupta
- Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) as Police Inspector
- Kismat (1995) as Rajan
- Lie Down with Lions (1994) as Kabir
- Salaami (1994) as Captain
- Yugandhar (1993)
- Kshatriya (1993) as Thakur Ganga Singh
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Kamir
- Beyond Justice (1992) as Moulet
- Dil Aashna Hai (1992) as Rai Bahadur Digvijay Singh
- Lambu Dada (1992) as Lambu Dada
- Yalgaar (1992) as Raj Pratap Singhal
- I Misteri Della Giungla Nera (1991) as Kammamuri
- Kurbaan (1991) as Inspector Suraj Singh
- Vishkanya (1991) as Vikram Singh
- Police Public (1990)
- The Beast (1988) as Akbar
- Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) as Sanjay Verma
- Counterforce (1988) as Koura
- Mera Shikaar (1988)
- The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Birmanyi, aka 'Bill'
- Beverly Hills Buntz (1987) as Sheikh Hamad Al Samani
- Terminal Entry (1987) as Terrorist Commander
- On Wings of Eagles (1986) as Mohammad
- Stingray (1985)
- Hostage Flight (1985)
- The Master Ninja 5 (1985) as Kruger
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Vikram Singh
- Hunter (1984) as Leo Zukoff
- The Master (1984) as Kruger
- Octopussy (1983) as Gobinda
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Gobinda (archive footage)
- James Bond in India (1983)
- Knight Rider (1982) as Vascone
- Satan's Mistress (1982) as The Spirit
- Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1982) as Gabriel Bagradian
- Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982)
- Dynasty (1981)
- The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) as Gar the Draikian
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Malcolm
- Ashanti (1979) as Malik
- The Thief of Baghdad (1978) as Prince Taj
- The Tiger Is Still Alive: Sandokan to the Rescue (1977) as Sandokan
- Vishwasghaat (1977) as Uday
- Daku Aur Mahatma (1977)
- Domenica In (1976) as Self
- Sandokan (1976) as Sandokan
- Harfan Maulaa (1976) as Faulad Singh
- The Black Corsair (1976) as Corsaro Nero
- Nagin (1976) as Uday
- Bullet (1976) as Durga Prasad / D. P.
- Anari (1975) as Vikram
- Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974)
- Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974) as Diwana / Ravikant Vyas
- Kuchhe Dhaage (1973)
- Sazaa (1972) as Brij Mohan
- Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) as Suraj
- Hulchul (1971) as Mahesh Jetley
- Seema (1971)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Il pendolo
- USA v Raj as Dr. Raj Bothra