Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Kabir Bedi Remembers Mother’s Freedom Struggle on Gandhi Jayanti
Kabir Bedi spoke about his mother, Freda Bedi, on Gandhi Jayanti.
Freda supported India’s movement for independence from British rule.
Kabir said Mahatma Gandhi chose her to be a peaceful protester, called a satyagrahi.
She led peaceful demonstrations in Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab.
The British arrested and jailed her for taking part.
Kabir said this gave him special respect for Mahatma Gandhi.
He also shared pictures from his visit to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.
Kabir ended his message by wishing everyone love and peace.
Kabir Bedi remembered his mother, Freda Bedi, on Gandhi Jayanti.
He said Freda Bedi was chosen by Mahatma Gandhi as a satyagrahi during India’s freedom movement.
Freda Bedi led peaceful demonstrations against the British in Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab.
She was arrested and jailed for participating in the demonstrations.
Kabir Bedi shared photographs from his visit to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and wished people love and peace.
- Who
- Actor Kabir Bedi, his mother Freda Bedi, and Mahatma Gandhi.
- What
- Kabir Bedi recalled Freda Bedi’s participation in India’s freedom movement and shared photographs from Sabarmati Ashram.
- When
- On Gandhi Jayanti, observed annually on October 2.
- Where
- The demonstrations took place in Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab; Kabir shared images from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- Kabir was remembering his mother’s contribution to the freedom movement and expressing his reverence for Mahatma Gandhi.
- Occasion
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Date
- October 2
- Remembered by
- Kabir Bedi
- Freedom activist
- Freda Bedi
- Reported activity
- Peaceful demonstrations against the British
- Arrest location
- Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab
- Ashram visited
- Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad