Angad Bedi’s Father Bishan Singh Bedi Passes Away At 77; Bollywood And Cricket Industry Mourn The Loss Of The Legendary Spinner

Bollywood actor Angad Bedi’s father and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi left for his heavenly abode on Monday. At the age of 77, he breathed his last leaving behind an inspirational and illustrious career in cricket. According to a report by Times Of India, he had undergone surgery two weeks before he passed away. He was hospitalised in Delhi post-surgery. The Minister of Yout Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, confirmed the news of his passing.

Apart from his fans and admirers, many Bollywood celebrities and cricket personalities took to social media to mourn the loss of the veteran. He left behind a legacy that will be remembered by the cricket enthusiasts for years to come. Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan to many others, took to their official social media handle to grieve Bedi’s loss and condole his family.

SRK wrote, “Growing up our lives are moulded by the spirit, the gusto and sheer grace of people who we see and experience around us. Mr. #BishanSinghBedi was one of them. May God bless his soul & thank u Sir for teaching us so much about sports & life. You will be missed immensely. RIP.”

Take a look at all the tweets here:

Deeply saddened by the passing of noted cricketer Shri Bishan Singh Bedi Ji. His passion for the sport was unwavering and his exemplary bowling performances led India to numerous memorable victories. He will continue to inspire future generations of cricketers. Condolences to his…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2023

Legendary spinner and someone who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, #BishanSinghBedi ji’s passing away is a big loss . Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/THJZKILRXY
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened by the demise of the legendary spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team Bishan Singh Bedi Ji. Bedi Ji will live in our memories not only through his contribution to the cricketing world but also as the master of crafty bowling who could weave magic on…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 23, 2023

Growing up our lives are moulded by the spirit, the gusto and sheer grace of people who we see and experience around us. Mr. #BishanSinghBedi was one of them. May God bless his soul & thank u Sir for teaching us so much about sports & life. You will be missed immensely. RIP
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 23, 2023

Cricket has lost a legend today, but the memories and moments created by Bishan Singh Bedi ji will live on forever. My thoughts are with his family and the entire cricketing community as we mourn this profound loss. 🙏
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) October 23, 2023

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of the spin legend, Bishan Singh Bedi. A man who was adored not just for his cricketing prowess but also for the honesty and integrity he carried in his heart. He was a true maestro of the game and an inspiration to so many.
May his legacy… pic.twitter.com/p0OQ3zj8dj
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) October 23, 2023

My dear brother Angad it saddens me to hear abt your dad,Wat a bowler n wat a man,we as a family have loved n respected him.God bless his soul. Now u r the head of the family. Upar wala sir dekh ke Sardari deta hai. Your dad was a legend brother. Love u. @Imangadbedi
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 23, 2023

For those who don’t know, his cricketing journey spanned from 1966 to 1979 as he showcased his talents in 67 tests for India and took 266 wickets in his career. Celebrated as a Spin Wizard, he made a mark for himself because of his masterful spin bowling techniques. He even represented India on an international stage. The cricketer is survived by his wife Anju Bedi and son Angad Bedi.

He had also recently made his Bollywood debut with the film Ghoomer, co-starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher. The movie was released on August 19, of this year.

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Angad Bedi’s Father Bishan Singh Bedi Passes Away At 77; Bollywood And Cricket Industry Mourn The Loss Of The Legendary Spinner

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