Did you know Kabir Bedi’s ex-wife Protima once performed Odissi dance for the 'James Bond' film team?

Veteran actor Kabir Bedi who has been making headlines for his revelations in his autobiography, is one of the renowned actors in India. Infact, he is also quite popular across the globe as he marked his Hollywood debut with John Glen’s 1983

James Bond

film Octopussy where he essayed the antagonist role of Gobina.


Reminiscing the film shoot in Udaipur,

Bedi

once revealed during an interview that his ex-wife,

Protima

Gupta had performed the Odissi dance for the film troupe. Calling the Lake Palace of Udaipur special for its Indian architectural history, he further recalled the wonderful time and experience to be a part of Bond film, shot in India.

Infact, the actor is an avid fan of Sean Connery while he also admires Roger Moore for his portrayal in the popular spy series.


Talking about Kabir Bedi’s personal life, the actor divorced Protima in 1977 after he fell in love with Parveen Babi. He revealed in his book that he was having an open marriage with his ex-wife which caused him great stress. The couple had a daughter together, Pooja Bedi.