- By Srishti Pandey
- Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India's first woman IPS officer, Dr Kiran Bedi, has announced an exciting new project: a biopic titled Bedi: The Name You Know, The Story You Don't. This upcoming film aims to showcase her inspirational life and career. Despite having received several offers in the past to turn her life into a film, Bedi believes that the timing is finally right for this endeavour. "I think the time had come. It’s liberation for me," she shares.
The decision to move forward with the biopic was significantly influenced by the meticulous research done by director Kushaal Chawla over the past four and a half years. Bedi recalls her initial meeting with Chawla and his father, producer Gaurav Chawla, during her assignment in Pondicherry. "I told them it was too early for it as I was still at work," she explains. "But I saw the massive homework and due diligence they had already done, without even knowing whether I would say yes or no."
The film is set to enter pre-production soon, with casting for Bedi’s role yet to be decided. When asked which Bollywood actor she believes could best portray her journey, Bedi defers to the filmmakers. "These are tough choices, best left to the directors and producers. Can you put it on a survey? It might make our choice better too," she suggests. The film might be released next year, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of International Women's Year in 2025. "It will be a global film with an Indian woman on screen, made by an Indian crew," Bedi adds.
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As per Hindustan Times, reflecting on her career as an IPS officer, Bedi shares her views on the portrayal of police officers in Indian cinema. "With my limited time, I don’t watch much of uniform or police series because I have had enough of it in real life," she says. Despite her busy schedule, Bedi has had a taste of the entertainment industry.
She hosted the television show Aap Ki Kachehri, which she describes as a brilliant phase of her life. "It was instant justice, exactly what the love of my service brought me. There was no pre-planned judgement, we heard people on there for the first time live itself, and it was truly based on testimonials being given and the evidence we had. The judgements were honoured like a civil court. I loved that part of my life."