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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rajasthan govt to soon bring out a policy to boost film production
Rajasthan is planning to come out with a policy soon in a bid to boost film and television production in the state. Diya Kumari, the state's deputy chief minister who also holds the tourism portfolio, has directed officials to finalise the policy, alongside working on plans to boost adventure tourism in the state. This will be the second attempt at such a policy — according to a tourism department official, the first dedicated policy for film tourism had been issued in 2022 to attract film shootings and production. The new policy will include ways of easing the processes involved in obtaining approvals for shooting and disbursement of subsidies. The state has consistently attracted filmmakers from around the world due to its scenic locales like forts, palaces and sand dunes. 'Classics like Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Guide (1965) were shot in the state. Endless scenes of dunes, drying chillies and village locations are commonplace for films with a rural setting. Even some of the blockbuster television serials and advertisements have Rajasthan as their backdrop,' a tourism department official said. He added that Hollywood has also utilised Rajasthan's locations, with films like Octopussy (1983) and Holy Smoke (1999). Globally renowned director Satyajit Ray also shot a large portion of Sonar Kella (1971) in the state. The tourism department is also planning to map the potential of adventure tourism activities (water-based, air-based, and land-based), in consultation with concerned departments and prepare a dedicated policy to provide a framework to entrepreneurs to set up relevant projects in the state. According to an initial plan, the department will work closely with the forest department, the Rajasthan State Forest Development Corporation, local bodies, and the irrigation department for the development of adventure tourism activities. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) will be the implementing agency for these activities.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet one of the first global actors from India who married 4 times, featured in James Bond film and worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan
Decades ago, a talented actor joined the Indian film industry. Through his commendable work and acting prowess, he entertained the global audience, eventually becoming the first international actor from India. Apart from being part of a James Bond film, he shared the screen with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and others. Well, we're talking about veteran actor Kabir Bedi. Born to popular parents, Kabir Bedi entered the entertainment world through theater. Slowly, he stepped foot into the Indian film industry and then bagged projects in Hollywood. Over time, he managed to spread his wings in Europe, eventually becoming a popular face across borders. While his professional life is worthy of making headlines, he has also been in the news because of his personal life. Bedi made his debut with Zeenat Aman in the 1971 movie, Hulchul. His impressive filmography boasts the James Bond film titled Octopussy, in which Bedi played the villain's aide Gobinda. He was also part of the American war film, The Beast of War, directed by Kevin Reynolds. Some of the highlights of his film career include movies like Kuchhe Dhaage, Nagin, Khoon Bhari Maang, Kismat, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Talaash, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Main Hoon Na, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, Dilwale, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3, Berlin, and more. He has also acted in multiple popular TV shows. On the personal front, the senior actor has been married four times. He first got into wedlock with an Odissi dancer named Protima Bedi, with whom he had a daughter, actress Pooja Bedi. The couple also had a son, Siddharth, who sadly passed away at the age of 26. After his marriage to Protima broke down, he was allegedly in a relationship with popular actress Parveen Babi. However, they never got married. Bedi later tied the knot with fashion designer Susan Humphreys, and soon, they were blessed with a son named Adam Bedi. Later, this marriage also ended in divorce; the Maa Bahen Aur Biwi actor married Nikki Bedi. Sadly, this wedding ended in 2005. His fourth wedding happened a day before his 70th birthday with British-born Parveen Dusanj. It's worth noting that Srikanth actress Alaya F is his granddaughter.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kabir Bedi says ‘Main tabaah ho gaya tha' after son Siddharth's death by suicide: I lost work, opportunities
Actor Kabir Bedi's career spans Bollywood, Hollywood, and European cinema. In a recent interview with BBC News Hindi, Kabir opened up about a time when he was financially and emotionally devastated following the death of his son by suicide. He recalled how he found the strength to rebuild his career. (Also Read: Rekha reunites with Kabir Bedi at Filmfare night, nostalgic fans recall Khoon Bhari Maang) Kabir spoke about the phase in his life when he was "ruined" both financially and emotionally. He recalled how, during the 1990s, his son Siddharth died by suicide, and he had little money. He said, 'Main tabaah ho gaya tha (I was ruined), not just financially but emotionally as well, because it came at a point when all my financial investments had turned against me. And when I leveraged, it all got wiped out. At that time, my son also died, so it was such a difficult period in the late 1990s that I didn't know what I was doing. I would go for auditions and couldn't understand what I was saying. I lost work, opportunities, and the situation just kept getting worse.' That was when Kabir decided to take control of his life. 'I thought, now I have to do something, because if this keeps going, then main barbaad ho jaunga, sadkon pe aa jaunga main (I'll be ruined and end up on the streets).' Kabir said he introspected and chose to return to his strengths. He left Hollywood, moved to England, and slowly rebuilt his life, taking on one project at a time. For those unversed, Siddharth was Kabir's son with his first wife, Protima. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University in the 1990s and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. He died by suicide in 1997 at the age of just 26. Kabir gained international acclaim for his portrayal of the swashbuckling pirate in the Italian TV series Sandokan, which captivated audiences across Europe. In Hollywood, he is best known for his role as the formidable Gobinda in the James Bond film Octopussy (1983). He also made a mark on American television with appearances in popular series such as The Bold and the Beautiful, Dynasty, and Knight Rider. In Indian cinema, Bedi has delivered memorable performances in films like Khoon Bhari Maang, Main Hoon Na, and Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, in which he portrayed Emperor Shah Jahan. He was last seen in the family drama Aachari Baa, which also featured Neena Gupta and Vatsal Sheth in lead roles. The film is available to watch on JioHotstar.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kabir Bedi Recalls Being ‘Ruined' After Son Siddharth's Suicide: 'Main Tabaah Ho Gaya Tha'
Last Updated: Kabir Bedi revealed how he was left devastated emotionally and financially in the late 1990s after the death of his son Siddharth by suicide. Kabir Bedi, the veteran actor whose career has spanned continents and decades, recently opened up about a dark chapter in his life that left him both emotionally shattered and financially devastated. In a deeply personal revelation, he recalled how his son Siddharth's tragic death by suicide in the late 1990s coincided with a time when he was battling serious financial difficulties. The actor admitted that this period nearly broke him, both personally and professionally. 'Main tabaah ho gaya tha (I was ruined)," Kabir said, describing how he lost control of his life. 'Not just financially, but emotionally also because it came at a point where my financial investments went against me. At that time, my son passed away so it was such a time in the late 1990s that I didn't know what I was doing." He recalled going through auditions but feeling lost, unable to comprehend what he was doing or saying. 'I would go for auditions and I couldn't understand what I was saying. I lost work, opportunities and the situation just kept getting worse." The spiral of grief and poor financial decisions pushed him to a breaking point. 'Barbaad ho jaunga, sadko pe aa jaunga main (I will be ruined, I will be out on the streets)," he remembered thinking. That fear, however, also became the turning point. Kabir made a conscious decision to take back control of his life. 'I decided to go back to my strengths," he said, adding that he moved to England to rebuild himself 'one project at a time." Born on January 16, 1946, in Lahore, Kabir Bedi is one of the few Indian actors to have achieved international fame, particularly in Europe and Hollywood. His breakout role was in the Italian TV series Sandokan, which catapulted him to stardom across Europe. He also played the villain Gobinda in the James Bond film Octopussy, and appeared in American TV shows like The Bold and the Beautiful. Back home, he featured in critically acclaimed films like Kurbaan, Kacche Dhaage, Khoon Bhari Maang, and more. His life has been filled with highs and lows — global stardom, failed marriages, personal losses, and financial turmoil. Yet, Kabir Bedi remains a towering figure in cinema, not just for his contributions to film but for his resilience and honesty in sharing his story. His journey is a reminder that even those who shine the brightest onscreen have fought battles in the shadows. DISCLAIMER: This news piece may be triggering. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata). First Published:
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kabir Bedi was 'emotionally ruined' by son Siddharth's death by suicide, lost all his money in bad investments: ‘Main tabaah ho gaya'
Kabir Bedi, who went through many ups and downs in his life, recently spoke about his financial struggles that had him re-evaluate his decisions in life. Kabir shared that since he did not come from an affluent family, he was excited to earn some money internationally but gradually, he realised that his expenses were more than his earnings. His bad investments and a flamboyant lifestyle brought him to a place where he felt he would be 'on the streets' if he does not take control of the situation. In a chat with BBC News Hindi, Kabir shared that in his early days, having some money gave him peace of mind. 'People who come from a background where finances are scarce, they always want to secure themselves financially so when I tasted success in Europe… I made some money and that was a very important thing for me because that gives you a sense of, 'I don't have to worry where my next meal is coming from or where my rent is coming from',' he said and added that the sudden influx of money can make one careless about their spending habits. 'If you have never had any money and suddenly you get some money, you think this will now be your permanent state and you start getting reckless with money. And if I were to give any advice to anyone, it would be that don't get careless with money. It's very difficult to make money but very easy to lose it,' he said and added, 'I made some wrong investments and lost a lot of money.' Kabir said that since one has tasted some stardom, they start spending a lot of money on the frills of being a star. 'You are a star, you should have a good house, good car, travel first class, that becomes your lifestyle and money keeps flowing out,' he said and added that people create financial problems for themselves in this fashion. ALSO READ | Bhool Chuk Maaf movie review: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi film feels like poor man's Brahmastra Kabir shared that there was a phase in his life where he was 'ruined' financially and emotionally. He spoke about a time in the 1990s when his son Siddharth died by suicide and he did not have much money. 'Main tabaah ho gaya tha (I was ruined),' he said and added, 'Not just financially, but emotionally also because it came at a point where my financial investments went against me. At that time, my son passed away so it was such a time in the late 1990s that I didn't know what I was doing. I would go for auditions and I couldn't understand what I was saying. I lost work, opportunities and the situation just kept getting worse.' Kabir said that it was then that he decided to take control of the situation because he believed that if he lost it, then he would, 'Barbaad ho jaunga, sadko pe aa jaunga main (I will be ruined, on the streets.)' Kabir said that he decided to go back to his strengths and moved to England and he rebuilt his life doing one project at a time. Kabir has appeared in international films like Octopussy, Sandokan among many others.
