Monica Bedi keen to get back to acting

Monica Bedi keen to get back to acting
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 16:07 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
A day after her acquittal in a fake passport case, Monica Bedi, girl friend of mobster Abu Salem, Tuesday said she would like to resume acting in films and has got a few offers.

Monica, who was acquitted Monday in a fake passport case registered in Bhopal in 2001, is likely to be freed soon. Her acquittal was due to lack of evidence.

Talking to a few private news channels in Bhopal Central jail Tuesday evening, Monica said: "I would like to continue in films."

Monica has acted in about a dozen films like "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat", "Jaanam Samjha Karo", "Kaala Samrajya", "Tirchhi Topiwale", "Jodi No.1", "Khilona" and "Aashiq Mastana".

"Though I have got some offers, I will not disclose them at this stage. I have also not made any specific plans for returning to films as my exoneration has come as a surprise," Monica said.

Monica, who has been teaching acting to inmates while in Hyderabad jail and yoga, dancing and English to women prisoners in Bhopal, refused to comment on her relations with Salem.

Monica was facing two passport forgery cases - one in Hyderabad and the other in Bhopal. In the Hyderabad case, she was convicted and given a three-year sentence. However, she went in appeal and the Supreme Court suspended her sentence and granted her bail. But she could not execute the bail bond as she was facing another passport forgery case in Bhopal.

The Bhopal case was registered on Nov 28, 2001, at the Koh-E-Fiza police station against Abu Salem, his wife Samira and Monica for having fake passports made using the names Danish Baig, Rubina Baig and Fauzia Osman, respectively.

Bedi was arrested in Lisbon along with Abu Salem in 2002 for entering Portugal with forged documents. After years of legal battle, they were deported to India in Nov 11, 2005, after India promised Portugal that Salem would not receive death sentence.

"Monica will be taken to Hyderabad, where she was convicted in another passport forgery case," Jail Superintendent Purshottam Somkunwar said.

"Her father, P.K. Bedi, has already left Norway for India and is expected to reach Bhopal in a couple of days after which both will go to Hyderabad to execute the bail bond which would enable Monica to walk free," police sources said.
Marvel's Unexpected Team-up is here! Thunderbolts Tickets open now!

This isn’t just another chapter; it’s the beginning of a whole new era. With fresh alliances, unforeseen twists, and

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Kull - The Legacy Of The Raisingghs Trailer: One Family, One Curse, Too Many Secrets!

This summer, enter a realm where loyalty is fragile, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and blood

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Wamiqa Gabbi Radiates Emotion Ahead of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' Release!

As anticipation builds for the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf, actress Wamiqa Gabbi has captured hearts on social

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Veer Pahariya Melts Hearts with Adorable Gym Session Featuring His Pet Dog!

Bollywood’s newest action sensation, Veer Pahariya, recently gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into his

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Saif Ali Khan says he hated himself on the first day of shooting Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins in IMDb exclusive!

Jewel Thief- The Heist Begins, the action heist thriller starring Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor

Saturday, April 26, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT