Ranjeet

  • Birthday: 12. November 1946
  • Birthplace: Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab

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.

According to author and eminent film columnist Rajesh Subramanian the name Ranjeet was suggested by actor Sunil Dutt during the making of Reshma Aur Shera. In more than 25 films like Bandhe Haath, Aamir Garib, AAA, 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.