Kabir Bedi honored in Italy
According to Variety, Bedi was awarded the Filming Italy Movie Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice production Bridge Market. During her speech, Bedi, who has served as an unofficial ambassador for India-Italy relations for nearly four decades, said, ‘I have for many years tried to bring attention to the people in Italy and India. In Italy, people focus on Italy.
Life Time Achievement Award
He further added, “Since the time of ‘Sandokan’ (his show), I have done more than six series in Italy and many people don’t realize that Bollywood and Hollywood is actually more of my life than my career in Italy. There are very few portions.’ According to the outlet, Bedi said that she realized very early that unless she wanted to be a star, she couldn’t set foot in Bollywood and added, “That’s why I knew I had to pursue a career abroad.” And it was the Italians who gave me this coveted role of reformation and gave me the opportunity to come to Italy.’
Bedi’s show
Based on the novels by Emilio Salgari, the television series debuted in 1976 and fueled the Italian popular imagination, collecting a record 34 percent of the audience. This was followed by several subsequent series and films revolving around the character. The award was presented to Bedi by producers and actors Tiziana Rocca and Roberto Stabile.
Kabir Bedi movies
Bedi’s early hits in Bollywood include ‘Kuch Dhaage’, ‘Ishq Ishq Ishq’ and ‘Naagin’ and she has continued a stellar career in the industry. US Her career in the U.S. includes roles in ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Dynasty’, ‘Murder, She Wrote’, ‘Magnum, PI’, ‘Hunter’, ‘Knight Rider’ and ‘Highlander’. According to reports, he also played a lead role in ‘The Thief of Baghdad’, which had ‘Ashanti’ and James Bond film ‘Octopussy’.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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