Mumbai, October 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actor Kabir Bedi remembered his mother, Freda Bedi, and her contribution to India’s freedom movement on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, recalling how she was arrested and jailed for participating in peaceful demonstrations against British rule.
Taking to Instagram, the Khoon Bhari Maang actor shared photographs from his visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s historic Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, highlighting his family’s connection with the freedom struggle.
Recalling his mother’s association with Mahatma Gandhi’s movement, Kabir wrote, “During India’s Freedom Movement my mother, Freda Bedi, was a hand-picked satyagrahi (non-violent protester), of Mahatma Gandhi.”
He said Freda Bedi had led peaceful demonstrations against the British in his hometown of Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab and was subsequently arrested and imprisoned for her participation.
“She led peaceful demonstrations against the British in my home town of Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab. She was arrested and jailed for it. So, I have very special reverence for Mahatma Gandhi,” he wrote.
Kabir also recalled visiting Sabarmati Ashram during one of his trips to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Sharing photographs from the historic site, he wrote, “On one of my trips to Ahmedabad in Gujrat I visited Gandhiji’s historic ashram – Sabaramati. These are the pictures from that visit.”
Concluding his post, the actor extended his wishes on the occasion, writing, “Wishing you all love and peace on Gandhi Jayanti.”
Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose philosophy of non-violence played a significant role in India’s freedom movement.
Freda Bedi was a British-born writer and freedom activist who supported India’s independence movement. She participated in non-violent protests and was imprisoned during British rule. She was also chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to take part in the freedom struggle. She died on March 26, 1977.
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