Kabir Bedi recalls last meeting with Parveen Babi a year before her death: ‘She said, people think I'm mad... you too'
and
Parveen Babi
's passionate relationship remains one of the most talked-about love stories in Bollywood's history. Their romance bloomed during a turbulent period in
Kabir
's life, he and his first wife, Protima Bedi, were in an open marriage, with both finding love elsewhere.
While Protima was involved with a French man, Kabir found comfort in Parveen's company.
But their love ended on a bitter note after signs of Parveen's mental health struggles began surfacing, prompting Kabir to urge her to seek medical help.
Years after her tragic and solitary death in 2005, Kabir Bedi opened up in a recent chat with Siddharth Kannan about his last meeting with Parveen Babi, which took place just a year before she passed away.
'She was by the pool... said, 'People think I'm mad''
Kabir recalled that the encounter happened at a hotel in India where Parveen was sitting alone by the poolside.
'Waha Parveen ko dekha, vo pool ke pass baithi thi,' he said, sharing that it was during a time when the media had been heavily criticising her over her allegations against
Amitabh Bachchan
.
'Press was saying she was mad, extra. Jab mai mila, she said, 'Hi Kabir.' I said, 'Hi Parveen.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Here's The Estimated Cost of a 1-day Gutter Guards Installation
HomeBuddy
Click Here
Undo
How are you?' She said, 'I am fine, but people think I am mad.''
Trying to comfort her, Kabir told her not to worry about what people say, explaining that everyone has their own perception of sanity. But what came next shook him.
'Suddenly her expression changed. She said, 'You are also one of them, you also think I am mad.''
She then asked him to leave. Kabir, heartbroken but respectful of her space, quietly walked away.
Kabir Bedi talks about ending his open marriage with wife Protima Gupta after falling in love with late actress Parveen Babi
'I was sad, but relieved she had a roof over her head'
While the meeting left Kabir Bedi deeply affected, he found some solace in knowing that Parveen was financially independent and had started working as an interior designer.
'Mujhe jana pada waha se. I was very sad, par mujhe is baat ki tasali thi ki financially vo settled thi. Unke pass ek makaan tha, ek career shuru kar rakha tha as an interior designer. And she was not wanting for anything,' he shared.
'Ek saal baad vo guzari toh mujhe wakayi bahut dukh hua. Mai janta tha ki kitna usne saha hoga, jhela hoga, suffer kiya hoga.'
Parveen Babi: A star dimmed by inner turmoil
One of the most stunning and successful actresses of her time, Parveen Babi redefined glamour in Hindi cinema. However, behind the dazzling exterior was a woman battling serious mental health issues. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Parveen gradually withdrew from public life and the film industry.
She passed away in 2005 at the age of 50, alone in her Mumbai apartment.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
15 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Family Man' Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee shares release update, teases Jaideep Ahlawat's big role
The wait for 'The Family Man' Season 3 is almost over. Fans have been eager to see Manoj Bajpayee return as the clever yet ordinary Srikant Tiwari . Now, the actor himself has shared when we can finally watch the much-loved show. When is 'The Family Man' coming back? In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Manoj Bajpayee gave fans the good news. He confirmed that the third season of 'The Family Man' will come out either in late October or early November. According to IMDb, it is set to start streaming in November this year. That means it won't be long before we see Srikant back in action, handling his tricky undercover job while also trying to keep his family life on track. 'Is it the most popular work I've done? Most definitely' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Manoj Bajpayee is all set to make his OTT comeback as Srikant Tiwari in 'The Family Man 3'. Talking about how far the show has come, he said, 'The shooting is complete. When we started, we had no idea 'The Family Man' would go this far. Is it the most popular work I've done? I would say, most definitely, yes," he told Bollywood Hungama. How 'The Family Man' stands out Manoj Bajpayee has given many brilliant performances over the years. He even mentioned, 'I've done some other excellent series on OTT, like Abhishek Chaubey 's 'Killer Soup', the reach of 'The Family Man' has gone beyond anything I've experienced.' What's new in Season 3? Season 2 of 'The Family Man' was all about Samantha Ruth Prabhu 's stunning role. This time, Bajpayee teased who will take the spotlight. 'If the highlight of Season 2 was Samantha, then Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat . What a fine actor! I love working with actors who are as dedicated to getting it right as I am,' he shared. This small hint is enough to get fans excited about what's coming next. More thrills, more drama 'The Family Man' has always mixed tense action with real family moments. Watching Srikant balance being a secret agent and a family man is what makes the show so gripping and fun. With the next season around the corner, viewers can expect even more twists and strong performances. So mark your calendars. 'The Family Man' Season 3 will be out in late October or early November. Get ready to dive back into Srikant's world and see what dangers, and laughs lie ahead.
Time of India
30 minutes ago
- Time of India
John Cena's ex-fiancée shines bright on WWE RAW with first singles match in nearly seven years
Image via WWE & Instagram The reigning Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena has been on rest and recoupe for a few weeks since retaining his title against CM Punk at Night of Champions. However, his former love interest has been active on WWE television programming. Moreover, she was also a part of the all-women Premium Live Event, Evolution, this past weekend. She continued to keep the action going by competing in her first singles match in nearly seven years on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW. John Cena's ex-fiancée competed in a singles match on WWE RAW for the first time in seven years On the July 14th edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella was scheduled for a one-on-one match against Chelsea Green. This came after the events of the Women's Battle Royal, where Bella had eliminated Green from the match. Moreover, it was a dream match for Green, who had been vocal about having a bout against the former WWE Divas Champion. Nikki Bella proved that she had not missed a step, even if it was her first singles match after many years. She went up against the narcissistic Chelsea Green, who had her Secret Hervice ringside. Despite that, Bella delivered a spectacular performance against the former WWE Women's United States Champion and delivered an earth-shattering Rack Attack 2.0 to secure the pinfall. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The WWE Hall of Famer had little time to celebrate, as The Secret Hervice and Chelsea Green attacked her from behind. They continued the beatdown until Stephanie Vaquer came down to the ring to the aid of Nikki Bella. Green had an altercation with La Primera before her match backstage, which ultimately led to Bella gaining an ally of her own. Moreover, the WWE Universe in attendance for RAW was thrilled to see Bella in action in a singles bout after a long time. Moreover, she has already revealed that her current run is going to last for a while. This would mean that WWE might have something planned for her for the upcoming first-ever two-night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, and would add much star power to the show. Also read: Will WWE Evolution 3 happen? Triple H and Backstage reactions hint YES For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Print
30 minutes ago
- The Print
Mumbai social scavengers are a special breed—did full paisa vasooli on Bastille Day in Taj
I oiled my hair and planned an evening of solo celebration, with a glass of chilled bubbly. Real bubbly. Champagne. Not local Chandon, which is the same thing, and yet not. It is called sparkling wine. The French are particular about trademarks, GST, and patents. Unlike Prada. I wasn't invited, but my daughter was. I instructed her to wear a silk saree, not a 'gown' à la Urvashi Rautela, who wears gowns everywhere, even to Wimbledon. Avantikka disobeyed and wore an electric blue caftan. Yesterday was the 14th of July. The French National Day. Bastille Day. Many of Mumbai's Francophiles were busy: the ladies preening at the salon, the men dusting the lapels of their sharply tailored suits — or, if you are Ranjit Hoskote, looking for a suitable cravat. At last year's Bastille Day celebrations in Mumbai, Sania Mirza was the guest of honour. Kalki Koechlin did the honours in 2025 and made a wonderful speech. Kalki is bona fide French. There were over 550 invitees, most of whom had been practising bonsoir and merci beaucoup for weeks. Some overwhelmed guests were seen bowing to the cerebral Consul General, Monsieur Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, like he was French royalty. In India, bowing and scraping comes naturally to many. Especially in front of White people from embassies and consulates. You never know when you may need that visa at short notice – best to make nice. Vive La France This year, the French upped the game and took over the entire first floor of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Colourful sarees were draped over the grand staircase, while a pianist sang soulful chansons. Quel dommage the speeches were not in Marathi spoken with a strong French accent. Who wants to get beaten up next…Mon Dieu! In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron to witness the impressive military parade on the Champs Élysées, as Indian troops marched smartly with their French counterparts. Much bonhomie was expressed by the two leaders. And no, this was not the occasion when Macron was seemingly slapped by his wife, Brigitte. That happened this year in May, when their aircraft landed in Hanoi. Relax! The president clarified they were just 'joking and horsing around.' Hota hai, yaar. Miya-biwi pyaar can take unexpected turns. Rest assured, l'amour between the two is intact, okay? Ignore those mean black eye memes. The lovely thing about India's relationship with France? It just got lovelier. Paris Couture Week 2025 witnessed a gorgeous showing of Rahul Mishra's haute couture, where the très jolie Lisa Haydon stole the show from glum-faced models who looked like they were suffering from a serious gastric ailment and needed an urgent pit stop at the nearest loo. It was our luminous Lisa who changed the vaatavaran on the runway and shone as brilliantly as the diamonds from Tanishq – a special collaboration between the brand and Rahul Mishra. The venue for Mumbai's Bastille Day celebrations has been the Taj Mahal Hotel for years. The format of the soirée remains monotonous and unchanged: standard speeches on bilateral ties, both national anthems, a toast, and then a quick wrap-up as canapés disappear and the bar shuts down. But in the latest edition – voilà! There was a lavish buffet serving French staples like coq au vin. We desis are used to lingering and loitering at such events, doing full vasooli of free food and drinks, minus embarrassment. The few Frenchies dotting the ballroom snootily speak to one another and leave the minute formalities are over. The regulars (those who assiduously cultivate the migratory birds, also known as consulate officials) hang around hoping to pile on to anybody offering a ride home — or dinner. Mumbai's social scavengers are a special breed. Also read: Marathi wins in Mumbai's monsoon madness—and Maharashtrian mulgi gives competition to Malaika Scuffles and sordid affairs Politically, things are pretty thanda in Mumbai, give or take a few scuffles. I often used to wish I could swap places with suburban autorickshaw drivers, especially the ones plying in Bandra. What a life! New adventures every day! Models and movie stars as passengers. Imagine ferrying a wounded Saif Ali Khan to hospital — instant fame! Hello Bhajan Singh Rana from Uttarakhand. But this week's victimised autorickshaw driver is from Virar, not glam-sham Bandra. I definitely don't want to swap places with Raju Patwa. But I would love to invite him for a vada pav treat soon. The guy had the guts to defiantly tell a Marathi-speaking pedestrian — whom he had accidentally brushed against — that he spoke Bhojpuri and Hindi, not Marathi. That was his big crime! Reportedly, he was later hunted down by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers led by Uday Jadhav, violently assaulted, and forced to apologise. Meanwhile, the Mahjong Madames of Mumbai's uber-elite circles are cluck-clucking over the big scandale du jour. A 40-year-old married teacher and mother of two kids allegedly seduced her 16-year-old male student. The underage boy's parents were forced to file an FIR against the besotted lady. The juicy details of this unusual affair are upsetting the Mahjong Madames, who need full concentration while playing with those 144 tiles. Talk of uncanny coincidences — take a quick look at the Macrons' marriage, dear Mahjong Madames. It may provide clarity. Brigitte was Emmanuel's teacher in school. She was 39, he was 16 and a classmate of her daughter's. His parents removed him from school. But the romance continued when he went to college. They eventually married in 2007, when Brigitte was 54 and he was 29. They've been happily married for 18 years. Give or take a few slaps and black eyes. There's still hope for the Mumbai teacher and her student. Vive La France! Shobhaa De is an author, columnist, social commentator, and opinion-shaper. She has written 20 books. She tweets @DeShobhaa. Views are personal. (Edited by Zoya Bhatti)
