On Friday, October 3, 2025, actor Angad Bedi celebrated his son Guriq's fourth birthday by sharing a touching tribute to his late father, the legendary cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi. The heartfelt gesture offered a glimpse into the family's strong bond and the legacy of love being passed down through generations.
Angad Bedi took to his Instagram to share a series of photos featuring himself with his son, Guriq, and his late father, Bishan Singh Bedi. One heartwarming image shows Angad carrying young Guriq on his shoulders while interacting with his father. Another candid shot captures the late cricketer laughing while playing with his grandson.
Accompanying the photos, Angad wrote, "Happy birthday putth!!! 4 years today. 3 Generations together.. now we build from here!! Blessings from your daadu who is always looking and protecting us from up above". He also shared a sweet video from a beach vacation, where he is seen dancing with his son while wearing matching blue shorts. Angad captioned the video, “Happy birthday mera putth!!!! 4 saal poore hoye!!! Iddan appan dance karna humeshaan!!!! @guriqdhupiabedi @nehadhupia,” adding the trending track “For A Reason” by Ikky and Karan Aujla as the background music.
The celebration also saw actress Kareena Kapoor Khan extending her warm wishes to Guriq on social media. She shared a photo embracing two children wearing personalized caps, one with "Jeh" (her younger son Jehangir Ali Khan) and the other with "Guriq". Both boys are dressed in matching cartoon-themed night suits and caps adorned with superhero patches. Kareena wrote, “Happy birthday to our darling Gugu. Too much love and lots of blessings always,” tagging Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi.
Angad Bedi is the son of former Indian cricket captain Bishan Singh Bedi. He has acted in several Bollywood films, including "Tiger Zinda Hai", "Pink" and "Dear Zindagi". Angad and Neha Dhupia married in a private ceremony in Delhi in May 2018. They welcomed their first child, daughter Mehr, in November 2018 and their son, Guriq, in October 2021. In October 2022, Angad and Neha celebrated Guriq's first birthday at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Bishan Singh Bedi, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, passed away on October 23, 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers in cricket history, representing India in Test matches between 1966 and 1979. He captained the national side in 22 Tests and claimed 266 wickets in his career.
Angad Bedi has often spoken about his close relationship with his father. On Bishan Singh Bedi's birth anniversary in September 2025, Angad shared heartfelt tributes and throwback images on Instagram, commemorating his father's legacy. In 2024, Angad and Neha announced the revival of the Bishan Singh Bedi Cricket Coaching Trust (BBCCT), an initiative originally established by the late cricketer.
Angad's recent tribute to his father on Guriq's birthday is a testament to the enduring bond between generations and the importance of family legacy. It highlights the passing of values, love, and memories from a grandfather to his grandson, ensuring that Bishan Singh Bedi's spirit lives on.
