Purva Bedi
Purva Bedi | |
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Born | 1973 or 1974 (age 50–51) Chandigarh, India |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | David Andrew Stoler |
Children | 1 |
Mother | Susham Bedi |
Purva Bedi is an Indian-born American actress. She has appeared in many television serials and several films, including Green Card Fever, American Desi,[1] and Cosmopolitan.[2] She has also starred in an episode of House. Her most recent appearance is as Clare on the TV teen drama Gossip Girl. In 2020, she appeared in the drama film, The Surrogate.
She was born in Chandigarh[3] but grew up in Belgium and the United States.[4] She is the daughter of Columbia University professor Susham Bedi.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Don't Explain | Bride | |
2001 | American Desi | Nina Shah | |
2001 | Wings of Hope | Reena Khanna | |
2002 | The Emperor's Club | Anna Mehta | |
2003 | Green Card Fever | Bharathi | |
2004 | Ball & Chain | Ruby | |
2009 | Love N' Dancing | Ritu | |
2011 | The Adjustment Bureau | Daughter in restaurant | Uncredited |
2011 | Kumaré | Dancer | |
2013 | Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn | Nurse | |
2014 | A Walk Among the Tombstones | Neighbor | |
2016 | Equity | Channing Trust Attorney | |
2016 | Sully | Gursimran | |
2019 | The Assistant | Executive Assistant | |
2020 | The Surrogate | Diana | |
2020 | Minor Premise | Maggie | |
2021 | Americanish | Simi | |
2021 | Queen of Glory | Prof. Sangita Goel | |
2021 | Homebody | Priya | |
2021 | Gabriel's Rapture | Tara Chakravartty | |
2022 | Gabriel's Rapture: Part Two | ||
TBA | Rare Objects | Jasmine |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999-2001 | Agent Aika | Rion (voice) | 7 episodes (English Dub) |
2000 | ER | Priya Shilandra | Episode: "Homecoming" |
2000 | The West Wing | Kaytha Trask | Episode: "Noël" |
2002 | Strong Medicine | Yasmin Fayed | Episode: "The Philadelphia Chromosome" |
2003 | Fastlane | Woman with Purse | Episode: "Monster" |
2003 | Cosmopolitan | Geetu | Television film |
2004 | The Drew Carey Show | Padma | Episode: "Love, Sri Lankan Style" |
2005 | Alias | Fiancée | Episode: "Solo" |
2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Dr. Richland | Episode: "Slither" |
2006 | House | Teacher | Episode: "All In" |
2006 | Boston Legal | Translator | Episode: "Squid Pro Quo" |
2008 | Cashmere Mafia | Juliet's Assistant | 3 episodes |
2008 | Gossip Girl | Clare | 2 episodes |
2009 | Law & Order | Dr. Dasgupta | Episode: "Exchange" |
2009 | DeSiCiTi | Sara Dhillon | Television film |
2011 | A Gifted Man | Mrs. Patel | Episode: "In Case of Separation Anxiety" |
2013 | The Good Wife | Sonia Patel | Episode: "Invitation to an Inquest" |
2013 | Mother's Day | Head Teacher | Television film |
2014 | Unforgettable | Rupa Nair | Episode: "Manhunt" |
2015 | Nurse Jackie | Tazim | Episode: "Vigilante Jones" |
2015 | Law & Order: SVU | Sarita Charma | Episode: "Devil's Dissections" |
2016 | Person of Interest | Maggie | Episode: "A More Perfect Union" |
2017, 2018 | Madam Secretary | Ms. Alvarez | 2 episodes |
2019 | High Maintenance | Therapist | Episode: "Fingerbutt" |
2019 | The Code | Captain Maureen Reilly | Episode: "Above the Knee" |
2019 | She's Gotta Have It | Preeta Shankar | 2 episodes |
2019 | Billions | Kiran Gupta | Episode: "Lamster" |
2021 | One of Us Is Lying | Principal Gupta | Recurring role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Schwartz, Paula (1 October 2010). "Purva Bedi and David Stoler". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (15 December 2003). "Cosmopolitan". Variety. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ Kaplish, Rajiv. "Dilemma that American desis face". The Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Happy to be an NRI girl: Purva Bedi". Times of India. Press Trust of India. 10 February 2004. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
External links
[edit]- Purva Bedi's Official Website
- Purva Bedi at IMDb
- "Dreams to dust", The Hindu, 15 March 2004