Actor Angad Bedi's father, Bishan Singh Bedi, passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old and an iconic figure in cricket. Sharing the heartbreaking news, the Board of Control for Cricket in India took to its official X account, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote, 'The BCCI mourns the sad demise of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in these tough times. May his soul rest in peace.' Born on September 25, 1946, in Punjab's Amritsar, Bedi was a legendary spinner who started his cricketing career in 1966 and represented the Indian cricket team till 1979. Beyond his on-field brilliance, he was known for his commitment to cricket ethics, sportsmanship, and continued involvement in the game as a coach and mentor. His legacy remains an indelible part of Indian cricket history. Soon after coming across the heartbreaking news, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, 'Growing up our lives are moulded by the spirit, the gusto and sheer grace of people who we see and experience around us. Mr. #BishanSinghBedi was one of them. May God bless his soul & thank u Sir for teaching us so much about sports & life. You will be missed immensely. RIP' Meanwhile, his son Angad, who is a popular name in showbiz and has acted in films like 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl', 'Soorma' and others is still to react to the tragic news. For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.
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