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Intro | Indian actor | |
Places | India | |
is | Actor | |
Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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Birth | 12 November 1946, Jandiala Guru, Amritsar district, Punjab State, India | |
Age | 78 years |
Biography
Gopal Bedi (popularly known by screen name Ranjeet (Punjabi: ਰਣਜੀਤ), and also known as Goli) is an actor in Indian films and television, born in Jandiala Guru near Amritsar (Punjab). He has played mostly character roles, with roles as the villain dominating his over 200 Hindi films. Ranjeet played a positive character throughout on TV series Aisa Des Hai Mera. He has also worked in a number of Punjabi films such as Rab ne banayian jodiyan and Man jeete jag jeet.
Biography
Ranjeet's real name is Gopal Bedi. Besides acting in over 200 Hindi movies, he has also done a television serial Aisa Des Hai Mera and Punjabi films. He shot to fame after playing a negative role in the film Sharmeelee. Sunil Dutt had recommended his name after liking his performance in Sawan Bhadon and Reshma Aur Shera. Ranjeet had come to Mumbai to play the lead role in Zindagi Ki Rahen, which was shelved. He went ahead to establish himself as a leading villain in the seventies and early eighties. In personal life, he is a vegetarian, non-smoker and teetotaller.
In more than 25 films like Bandhe Haath, Aamir Garib, Haath Ki Safai, Himlay se ooncha, Doti lota aur chapati, Gumraah, Bundalbaaz, Dharam Veer, Chalta Purza, Bhookh, Rakhi Ki Saugandh, Namak Halal, Takkar, Teesri Ankh, Humse Hai Zamana, Shapath, Jagir, Geraftar, Meri Zaban, Zimmedar, Zalim the character name was Ranjeet.
Filmography
- Tiyaan (2017)
- Welcome Back (2015)
- Mr Joe B. Carvalho(2014)
- Viya 70 km (Punjabi) (2013)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013)
- Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen (2012)
- Paanch Ghantey Mien Paanch Crore (2012)
- No Problem (2010)
- Krantiveer: The Revolution (2009) (in production)
- Deshdrohi (2008)
- Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008) .... Shamsher Singh
- Welcome (2007) .... Kapoor
- Bombay to Goa (2007) .... Colonel
- Dil Diya Hai (2006)
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) .... Harpreet Malhotra
- Sawaan.... The Love Season (2006)
- Bunty Aur Babli (2005) .... Store owner
- Kuch To Gadbad Hai (2004) .... Chaudhry Sunil Singh
- Basti (2003)
- Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002) .... Immigration Officer
- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) (as Ranjith) .... Boss
- Kasam (2001) .... Hari Singh
- Mein Hoon Pyassi Suhagan (2001) .... Mumbai Police Commissioner
- Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) .... Hassan
- Dal: The Gang (2001) .... Michael D'Souza
- Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000) .... Mogha
- Bulandi (2000) .... Ranjit Singh
- Shaheed Uddham Singh: Alais Ram Mohammad Singh Azad (2000) .... Gyaniji
- Rajaji (1999) .... Makhanlal
- Bade Dilwala (1999) .... Prosecuting Attorney
- Aaag Hi Aag (1999) (uncredited) .... Gopal Bharti
- Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger (1998) .... Sairas
- Tarazu (1997) .... Police Commissioner
- Insaaf: The Final Justice (1997) .... Inspector Lokhande
- Koyla (1997) .... Dilawar
- Border (1997)
- Daadagiri (1997) .... Marshal
- Shapath (1997) .... Dr. Subramaniam Swami
- Hum Hain Premi (1996)
- Maahir (1996) .... Bob
- Aatank (1996) .... Ranjeet
- Sautela Bhai (1996) .... Rehman
- Hulchul (1995)
- Jai Vikraanta (1995) .... Inspector Khote
- Karan Arjun (1995) .... Mr. Saxena
- Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) .... Bidder
- Rani Hindustani (1995) .... A.K. Chopra
- Policewala Gunda .... Kaalishankar Peeli Topiwaley
- Dulaara (1994) .... Police Inspector Vijay Chauhan
- Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) .... Dr. Mathur
- Bhagyawan (1993) .... Hira
- Sainik (1993) (as Ranjit) .... Ghajraj Chaudhary
- Zaalim (1993) .... Shankar
- Kurbaan (1991) (as Ranjit) .... Singer
- Iraada (1991)
- Jaan Ki Kasam (1991) .... Jagdish
- Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Inspector. Himmat Singh
- Zimmedaaar (1990) .... Ranjeet Singh
- Humse Na Takrana (1990)
- Karishma Kali Kaa (1990) .... Dr. Ajay Ganotra
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) .... Sridhar
- Tejaa (1990) .... Lal Singh
- Zakhmi Zameen (1990) .... Bhairav
- Paap Ka Ant (1989) .... Shakaal
- Daata (1989) .... Natwar G. Sarang
- Prem Pratigyaa (1989) .... Kallu Dada
- Gair Kaanooni (1989) .... Robert DeCosta
- Aakhri Gulam (1989)
- Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Tiger
- Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
- Meri Zabaan (1989) .... Ranjeet Mehra
- Mohabat Ka Paigham (1989) .... Raja
- Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988) .... Jagga B. Singh
- Marana Mrudangam (1988) .... Saleem Shankar
- Sherni (1988) .... Vinodpal Singh
- Dharamyudh (1988) .... Jaggu
- Faisla (1988) .... Rana
- Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) .... Dacoit
- Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
- Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)
- Rahi (1987)
- Dak Bangla (1987)
- Madadgar (1987)
- Imaandaar (1987) .... Ramesh Sinha
- Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) .... Chhadha
- Zindagani (1986) .... Natwar Dadda
- Aadamkhor (1986)
- Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986)
- Ghar Sansar (1986) .... David
- Krishna-Krishna (1986) .... Pondrik Krishna Vasudev
- Maa Kasam (1985) .... Balwant
- Lallu Ram (1985)
- Geraftaar (1985) .... Ranjit Saxena
- Maha Shaktimaan (1985)
- Mehak (1985)
- Ek Se Bhale Do (1985)
- Ramkali (1985) .... Pundait Hazari
- Sarfarosh (1985) .... Satyadev
- Meetha Zehar (1985)
- Hoshiyar (1985) .... Shambudas
- Jagir (1984) .... Ranjeet Singh
- Naya Kadam (1984) .... Gangu
- Inquilaab (1984) .... Bhupathi/Excise Minister B. Pathi
- Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
- Dhokebaaz (1984)
- Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
- Khazana (1984) (uncredited) .... Randhir's friend - tribal leader
- Maqsad (1984) .... Nagendra
- Pakhandi (1984)
- Qaidi (1984) .... Raghu
- Raaj Tilak (1984)
- Shapath (1984) .... Ranjit
- Sharaabi (1984) .... Natwar
- Sharara (1984)
- Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Ganpat Rai
- Achha Bura (1983) .... Veer Singh/Vinay Sinha 'Veer'
- Ghungroo (1983) .... Veera
- Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
- Dard-E-Dil (1983)
- Hero (1983)
- Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) .... Ranjeet Ranvir Singh
- Taqdeer (1983) .... Ranvir Pratap Singh
- Waqt Ke Shehzade (1982) .... Villain
- Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) .... Robinson
- Teesri Aankh (1982) .... Ranjeet
- Rajput (1982) .... Jaipal Singh
- Ghazab (1982) .... Arjun Singh
- Lakshmi (1982)
- Namak Halaal (1982) .... Ranjit Singh
- Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982) .... Chandru Singh
- Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) .... Ronnie
- Fiffty Fiffty (1981) .... Kumar Virendra Singh
- Hotel (1981) .... Chhaganlal Patel
- Laawaris (1981) .... Mahendar Singh
- Rocky (1981) .... Jagdish aka 'J.D.'
- Khoon Aur Paani (1981) .... Vijay Singh
- Yaarana (1981) .... Jagdish 'Jaggu'
- Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981) .... Lalchand
- Jwala Daku (1981) .... Jwala's brother
- Ladaaku (1981)
- Raksha (1981) .... Daulatram
- Neeyat (1980)
- Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
- Unees-Bees (1980)
- Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) .... Captain Ashok
- Lootmaar (1980) .... Peter
- The Burning Train (1980) .... Chander
- Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
- Aap Ke Deewane (1980) .... Kundan
- Swayamvar (1980) .... Chander
- Takkar (1980) .... Ranjeet
- Ahimsa (1979)
- Suhaag (1979) .... Gopal
- Yuvraaj (1979) .... Mahendra 'Sidh Purush'
- Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) .... Shankar Lathuria/Devi Dayal
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) .... Rawat
- Kartavya (1979) .... Jacob
- Sarkari Mehmaan (1979)
- Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) .... Ustad
- Muqabla (1979) .... Banwari
- Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979) .... Ranjeet
- Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Gopal
- Bhookh (1978) .... Ranjeet 'Chhotey Thakur' H. Singh
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) .... J.D.
- Phandebaaz (1978)
- Aakhri Daku (1978)
- Vishwanath (1978) .... Kokha
- Amar Shakti (1978) .... Sardar's son
- Anjane Mein (1978)
- Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
- Heeralal Pannalal (1978) .... Jaggu
- Kaala Aadmi (1978)
- Naya Daur (1978)
- Parmatma (1978) .... Johnny
- Phaansi (1978) .... Tilak Singh
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) .... Bhiku Prasad
- Khoon Pasina (1977) .... Raghu
- Ab Kya Hoga (1977) (uncredited) .... Dr. Prem Mishra
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) .... Ranjeet (Guest Appearance)
- Chalta Purza (1977) .... Ranjeet
- Chandi Sona (1977) .... Sheroo
- Chhaila Babu (1977)
- Chor Sipahee (1977) .... Sheikh Jamal
- Dharam Veer (1977) .... Ranjeet Singh
- Kachcha Chor (1977)
- Zamaanat (1977)
- Bhanwar (1976) .... Ravi
- Nagin (1976)
- Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976) .... Tony
- Bandalbaaz (1976) .... Ranjeet Gupta
- Deewangee (1976)
- Gumraah (1976) .... Ranjeet
- Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
- Laila Majnu (1976) .... Tabrej
- Maa (1976) .... Balraj
- Dharmatma (1975) .... Rishi
- Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Dilawar Singh
- Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Ranjeet
- Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) .... Ranjeet
- Neelima (1975)
- Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Master
- Raftaar (1975) .... Chandu Banjara
- Sewak (1975)
- Uljhan (1975) .... Brij
- Haath Ki Safai (1974) .... Ranjeet
- Amir Garib (1974) .... Ranjit
- Imtihan (1974) .... Rakesh
- Aap Ki Kasam (1974) .... Suresh
- 36 Ghante (1974) .... Ajit
- Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
- Farebi (1974)
- Khote Sikkay (1974) .... Salim
- Mr. Romeo (1974) .... Raja Dada
- Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) .... Bandit
- Sacha Mera Roop Hai (1974)
- Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Balraj
- Bandhe Haath (1973) .... Ranjeet
- Dhamkee (1973)
- Kashmakash (1973)
- Keemat (1973) .... Pedro
- Man Jeete Jag Jeet (1973)
- Gaddar (1973)
- Victoria No. 203 (1972)
- Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) (as Ranjit) .... Peter
- Bhai Ho To Aisa (1972) .... Dacoit Mangal Singh
- Parchhaiyan (1972)
- Dost Aur Dushman (1971)
- Haseenon Ka Devata (1971)
- Hulchul (1971)
- Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Gopal
- Sharmeelee (1971) .... Kundan
- Sawan Bhadon (1970)
Director
- Ghazab Tamasha (1992)
- Kaaranama (1990)
Producer
- Ghazab Tamasha (1992)
Television
- 2012 - Hitler Didi
- 2012 - R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya
- 2013 - Comedy Nights with Kapil
- 2015 - Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo
- 2016 - Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
- 2016 - Trideviyaan as Gamosha