After Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi honours late father Bishan Singh Bedi’s legacy by taking part in the 400-meter championship

Actor Angad Bedi’s father and former Indian Captain Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77. He died on October 23 after battling a prolonged illness. To honour his father’s legacy, Angad Bedi will soon compete in a 400-meter race in Dubai. The actor has shared some glimpses of his preparation from the racing track.

Angad Bedi to participate in 400-metre race remembering father Bishan Singh Bedi

On 29^th October, Angad is going to make his international debut as a sprinter in a 400-meter race at an athletics championship in Dubai. He is doing so as a mark to honour his father’s sportsmanship. “It’s my way of honouring him and his legacy. Sportsmanship is in my blood. And I want to do exactly what my father would have expected of me. I want to participate in this race to honour him and the values that he has instilled in me during his wonderful life. He will always be there with me as my guiding light,” the actor was quoted saying to a news portal.

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For those unversed, earlier this year, Angad bagged a silver medal in a state-level sprinting tournament that was held in Mumbai. He participated in the 400m race in the 31-40 year category and finished the race in 66 seconds.

Neha Dhupia honours father-in-law Bishan Singh Bedi

On Friday, she hosted the Mami opening night by wearing a black armband as a mark of respect to her late father-in-law.

Neha Dhupia honours Bishan Singh Bedi

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About Bishan Singh Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi was a left-arm spinner who also captained the Indian team in 22 matches.  Bedi was an active cricketer from 1967 to 1979. Bedi’s remarkable journey in the world of cricket spanned decades and left an indelible mark.

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Bedi made his acting debut in R Balki’s recent cricket film Ghoomer, also starring Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, and Angad Bedi.

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