Some interesting facts about actress Pooja Bedi and why is she trending

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New Delhi: Former actress Pooja Bedi, who became an overnight sensation in 1992 after starring in Aamir Khan’s ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’, is celebrating her 50th  birthday today. She is the daughter of veteran actor Kabir Bedi and late Protima Bedi, a noted Odissi dancer. In the early years of her career, Pooja got the spotlight for her classy appearances though she starred in a few films only. ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’, her second film, remains her major breakthrough.

Two years into films, Pooja Bedi married Farhan Ebrahim Furniturewala in 1994. The duo had met sometime in 1990. The marriage, however, lasted for close to a decade. Pooja and Farhan divorced in 2003. Alaya F and Omar are their two children. Alaya recently made her Bollywood debut with Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’.

In 2006, Pooja made her TV debut with dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1’ and later went on to star in shows such as ‘Nach Baliye 3’, ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ and even’ Bigg Boss 5’.In ‘Nach Baliye 3,’ she appeared with her ex-boyfriend Hanif Hilal.

She is currently in a relationship with Maneck Contractor. The couple got engaged in 2019.

Now, on Pooja’s special day, let’s take a look at some of her rare pictures with friends and family.

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#Throwback and a major one .. Modelling days .. Me holding on to @poojabediofficial s legs was a photoshoot for a magzine I still remember very clearly and the shoot was at my friends Rajesh s house terrace . First time I was meeting #poojabedi very spirited and fun and we went on together in films with me designing her clothes .. But I still cannot get over the way I was made to hold her legs #flashback #lockdown #memories

A post shared by Manish Malhotra (@manishmalhotra05) on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:05am PDT

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3 generations of #womenpower Lead by example practice what you preach  #happywomensday #internationalwomensday #protimabedi @alaya.f @poojabediofficial

A post shared by POOJA BEDI (@poojabediofficial) on Mar 7, 2020 at 8:03pm PST

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That warm fuzzy comforting feeling when surrounded by those you love

A post shared by POOJA BEDI (@poojabediofficial) on Mar 7, 2020 at 6:55am PST

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Three generations in film!!! At the launch of #jawaanijaaneman wishing @alaya.f the VERRRRRRRY BEST! Post me your comments on your favourite scene once u see the film  Thank you@jayshewakramani @nitinrkakkar @pooja_ent for a fab film.

A post shared by POOJA BEDI (@poojabediofficial) on Jan 30, 2020 at 10:08pm PST

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Unfiltered togetherness... 

A post shared by POOJA BEDI (@poojabediofficial) on Nov 11, 2019 at 8:51pm PST

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Time has flown ... and now it's time for her to fly .... @aaliaf

A post shared by POOJA BEDI (@poojabediofficial) on Aug 1, 2017 at 2:50am PDT

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Pooja Bedi.