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# A Father's Silence Lasted 20 Years Over a Simple Haircut – The Heartbreaking Story of Angad Bedi and Bishan Singh Bedi Imagine cutting your hair at 18 and losing your father's voice for two decades. That's the raw pain actor **Angad Bedi** endured after ditching his long locks to chase Bollywood dreams, deeply wounding his legendary cricketer father, **Bishan Singh Bedi**[1][2][3]. As a proud Sikh and direct descendant of Guru Nanak, Bishan Singh Bedi – renowned for his spin bowling mastery and outspoken nature – saw his son's decision as a betrayal of family heritage. Angad, then stepping away from cricket, was bluntly told by industry insiders: "Long hair won't get you work in movies." He cut it anyway, going "full throttle" into acting, but the fallout was brutal. "He was hurt, not angry. Hurt is a deeper emotion than anger," Angad shared on *Cyrus Says*, revealing 15 to 20 years of silence (reports vary slightly on the exact span)[1][2][3][4]. The rift persisted through Angad's early struggles until 2016's **Pink**, where he starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. Big B bridged the gap during a Delhi screening, telling Bishan: "Your son is meant to be in cinema. Don't worry about the haircut." Post-film, the elder Bedi – rarely one for praise – hugged Angad and said, "Not bad, son... Now you justify your haircut to me."[2][3][4] It was reconciliation wrapped in tough love.

Image: A poignant moment of father-son reunion (Unsplash).

This tale isn't just celebrity gossip – it's a powerful reminder of clashing generations, cultural pride, and the cost of dreams. Bishan, who passed in 2023 at 77, left a legacy of grit on the field and unyielding principles off it[5]. Angad's journey, from *Tiger Zinda Hai* to *Gunjan Saxena*, proves he made the choice count[2][3]. What sacrifices have *you* made for your passions, and how did family react? Share in the comments below, hit that share button to spread this inspiring story, or drop your thoughts on father-son bonds! Let's keep the conversation going.
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/angad-bedi-reveals-his-father-bishan-singh-bedi-didnt-speak-to-him-for-15-years-due-to-this-reason-55448
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/angad-bedi-reveals-his-father-didnt-speak-to-him-for-20-years-for-this-reason-says-amitabh-bachchans-words-bridged-their-rift/articleshow/112745767.cms
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/angad-bedi-reveals-disturbed-father-bishan-singh-bedi-didnt-speak-to-him-for-15-years-because-he-cut-his-hair-9519588/
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/what-amitabh-bachchan-told-bishan-singh-bedi-years-after-he-stopped-speaking-to-son-angad-over-his-shorn-hair-9529305/
5.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishan_Singh_Bedi
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