Even five heartbreaks later, Pooja Bedi is bold, fierce and unapologetic in embracing life. Let's explore some of her past relationships and heartbreaks.
Kabir Bedi’s daughter, Pooja Bedi is recognised for her bold nature and unfiltered zest for life even in her fifties. The actress, newspaper columnist and TV show host turned 54 on May 11, 2024, and let’s just say, she’s had her share of love and heartbreaks. Despite everything, the Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander actor continues to impress us with her unyielding confidence in life.
Pooja Bedi, daughter of the legendary actor, Kabir Bedi, has had a colourful love life. Her parents, Kabir and Protima Bedi had an open marriage. While Kabir has been in several marriages and relationships, Pooja has also had her share of ups and downs in love. From her iconic 90s condom ad to her bold personality, Pooja has always been in the spotlight. Let’s take a look at some of her past relationships and heartbreaks.
Pooja Bedi’s first high-profile relationship was with actor, producer and singer, Aditya Pancholi. Their bond grew during a turbulent period in Aditya’s marriage to Zarina Wahab. However, their extramarital affair ended on a bitter note following a scandal involving Aditya and Pooja’s maid. Regardless, the two reconciled as friends after two decades in 2013.
Pooja married her first husband, Farhan Furniturewala back in 1994. She was deeply in love and even changed her religion for the marriage. After embracing Islam, Pooja adopted the name Noorjahan and had two children, Alaya F and Omar. However, after 12 years of marriage, the couple amicably parted ways. Despite their separation, Pooja and Farhan maintain a warm and friendly relationship, often coming together for their children’s sake.
Pooja once again found love on the sets of Nach Baliye 3 when she met her choreographer, Hanif Hilal. The two hit it off and their electrifying chemistry was evident in their performances on the dance floor. However, the relationship did not last very long. Pooja and Hanif parted ways in 2008, acknowledging that they couldn’t envision a future together.
When Pooja crossed paths with Dwiti, the Odisha-based UN professional seemed like her perfect match. For the 18 months that they were together, they were very much in love and even planned to get married. However, the happiness was short-lived as their fairy-tale romance did not get familial approval from Dwiti’s side and led to an emotional breakup.
Pooja found solace in the arms of Akashdeep Saigal on the sets of Bigg Boss 5. Akashdeep had even gotten Pooja’s name tattooed on his bicep, which created a buzz among fans. Unfortunately, this relationship too, did not last. The couple broke up in 2013, but Akashdeep kept the tattoo as a symbol of their love and the positive effect that Pooja had in his life.
In recent years, Pooja Bedi has kept her private life under wraps and does not disclose much about her relationships. However, last we checked, she got engaged to Maneck Contractor on February 14, 2019, but there haven’t been any updates on her marriage since.
Talking about relationships, Pooja once candidly shared with TOI her views on love and marriage. The actress took her father’s example when she said:
“Experiences in life are supposed to make you better, not bitter. If one marriage doesn’t work out, it’s not necessary that the second one won’t. My dad (Kabir Bedi) has been married four times. He has married some wonderful women, we have had wonderful step-moms and his relationships and marriages have taken him from strength to strength.”
Pooja Bedi has always been known for her bold and fearless personality. Despite facing challenges in her personal life, she's had the support of her ex-husband, former partners, and her children, Alaya and Omar. Besides her love life, Pooja has been a successful columnist, a dedicated mom, and a wellness entrepreneur. She's the founder of Happy Soul Lifestyle and the managing director of Magicians of Wellness. Recently, she even acted in the Netflix series, Masaba Masaba. Her daughter, Alaya F, is a rising star in Bollywood.
At 54, Pooja Bedi continues to inspire us with her resilience and unapologetic take on life!
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