Bobby Bedi's injury led to film career and 'Bandit Queen'

Film producer Bobby Bedi suffered a serious leg injury in Madrid when a taxi struck him. The accident left him in a wheelchair for four months and using a walker for another five.

Despite the injury, Bedi continued to engage in physical activities, including jet-skiing and climbing Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur. He recently received the FIAPF award for his contributions to film in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bedi's career in film began through a series of chance encounters and financial assistance. He helped a friend, Pradeep Krishen, with a film project, which led to his involvement in 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.'

His first production, 'Electric Moon,' was shaped by mentorship from Graham Easton, a film industry executive who provided guidance on production and planning. This experience introduced Bedi to the international film business.

The production of 'Bandit Queen' was a significant milestone. The film's script was developed in Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc, a coastal village in France, where writer Mala Sen and Farrukh Dhondy worked on the screenplay. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's qawwalis influenced the creative process.

Bedi remains active in the film industry, working on a sequel to 'Bandit Queen' titled 'Bandit Queen, MP,' and has also completed a documentary on Raj Kapoor. He believes microdramas will grow in popularity as a new form of television content.