Angad Bedi is a well-known Bollywood actor and former model. He stepped into showbiz with the film, Kaya Taran in 2004. Since then, he has been a part of many popular Bollywood films like F.A.L.T.U, Pink, Dear Zindagi, Gunjan Saxena, and Tiger Zinda Hai. The actor is the son of late Bishan Singh Bedi, a veteran Indian cricketer who played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979. Bishan Singh Bedi was even known for his outspoken views on cricketing issues. In a recent interview, Angad shared how his father didn't speak to him for more than a decade after being hurt by one of Angad's decisions.
Recently, Angad Bedi appeared on the latest episode of Cyrus Broacha's talk show, Cyrus Says. In the conversation, Angad mentioned several exciting insights from his father's life. However, one of his statements caught the attention of the audience. In addition, Angad talked about his initial phase of his acting career and how he worked hard to get more work.
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During his conversation, Angad mentioned an incident that surprised the people. Angad recalled how he decided to cut his hair when he was 18 or 19. However, this left his father hurt. Angad mentioned that he is a Bedi, who are considered to be a direct descendant of Guru Nanak, and even his father donned a colourful patka. So, Angad's decision disturbed his father, who did not talked to him for over a decade. Angad was quoted as saying:
"He was hurt, not angry. Hurt is a deeper emotion than anger. I am a Bedi, a direct descendent of Guru Nanak. There were a lot of people who advised me to grow my hair again. Maybe I will someday."
In the same conversation, Angad said the reason for cutting his hair was for his career. He added that a person directly said to him that long hair won't make him get more work which persuaded him to cut his hair. Despite being disappointed over Angad's decision, when Bishan Singh Bedi saw Angad's performance in the film, Pink, he was left impressed. It made the veteran cricketer proud, who praised Angad and asked him to carefully choose the right films in the future. Later, Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on October 23, 2023 due to a prolonged illness. In his words:
"Kya karta main? I thought if I have to go into it full throttle, I will do what it takes. Now, my father was upset for 20 years, till the time Pink released. After the film, he told me, 'Son, now you justify your haircut to me.' He hugged me after Pink. I remember I had cut my hair at 18-19, and Pink happened when I was 33. So, till that time he didn't talk. He was hurt, and that's the time he hugged me and said, 'You've chosen your path and you're going to do well. So, carry on. But choose your films wisely after this."
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On the work front, Angad was seen in three projects in 2023, which included Lust Stories 2, Ghoomer, and a Telugu film, Hi Nanna. In his personal life, the actor is married to actress and model, Neha Dhupia. The couple was blessed with a daughter in 2018 and a son in 2021.
What do you think about Angad's revelations?
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