Dream Slate Pictures has officially announced the release of a highly anticipated biopic feature film, ‘BEDI: The Name You Know. The Story You Don’t’, chronicling the life of Dr. Kiran Bedi, India’s first female IPS officer. The film, written and directed by the award-winning Kushaal Chawla, aims to delve into the untold incidents, personal and professional challenges, and the unwavering determination that defined Dr Bedi’s illustrious career in law enforcement.
In a statement during the announcement, Dr. Kiran Bedi reflected, “This story is not just my story. It’s an Indian woman’s story—an Indian woman who grew up in India, studied in India, was raised by Indian parents, and worked for the people of India throughout her career. My story began at the age of nine when my father told me, ‘Life is on an incline, you either go up or you come down,’ and my mother said, ‘You shall be a giver and not a receiver.’ These statements remained my guiding principles. As we aim to release this film in the 50th International Year of the Woman, this will be an Indian woman’s story representing our great nation internationally.”
Dr. Bedi emphasised that the film is for all generations and across professions, embodying the spirit of ‘work as worship’ and the ‘Karamyogi’ spirit from spiritual teachings.
Kushaal Chawla, the creative force behind the film, shared his passion for the project: “This film is a labour of love. Four years of extensive research and scriptwriting have been dedicated to ensuring an authentic and insightful portrayal of Dr Kiran Bedi, India’s most beloved and iconic cop. It is an honor and privilege to write and direct a film about the unique life of Dr Kiran Bedi. She has been a tremendous inspiration to me, and having her trust to direct this film is truly a blessing.”
Chawla added, “In this feature film, I explore heartwarming transformations, unseen triumphs, and the extraordinary personal and professional journey of Dr. Bedi as she navigated her path as the first woman in the male-dominated world of policing. I believe the audience will truly get to know the woman behind the khaki, and be inspired and moved by her unwavering dedication and relentless navigation.”
*BEDI: The Name You Know. The Story You Don’t* promises to be an inspirational narrative. It will showcase the real Dr. Kiran Bedi, a woman who broke barriers and continues to inspire. The film will highlight her collaborative leadership style, emphasising how she led others to grow and thrive. Her story is one of courage, indomitable spirit, and the relentless pursuit of justice, making it relevant to women around the world in any field, whether administrative, political, or policing.
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