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Pooja Bedi recalls fearing miscarriage after learning of brother Siddharth’s suicide. She says he suffered from schizophrenia and left behind heartfelt notes for family.
Actor Pooja Bedi opened up about losing her brother Siddharth Bedi to suicide at 25 after his battle with schizophrenia.
Pooja Bedi, daughter of veteran actor Kabir Bedi, recently opened up about one of the most devastating chapters in her life — the tragic death of her brother, Siddharth Bedi, who took his own life at the age of 25 following a prolonged battle with schizophrenia. Speaking in an emotional interview with Siddharth Kannan, Pooja revealed how deeply the incident affected her, especially as she was pregnant with her daughter, Alaya F, at the time.
Pooja Bedi Opens Up on Fearing Miscarriage After Brother’s Death
Recalling the moment she received the heartbreaking news, Pooja said she was terrified that her emotional trauma could harm her unborn baby. “They tried to calm me down. I wanted to stay calm for the child in my tummy. I didn’t want the trauma to lead to a miscarriage or impact my baby,” she said. “I stayed positive. As much as I loved him and missed him, I knew his journey had ended, and mine still had to continue.”
Pooja shared that her father, Kabir Bedi, was in the United States with Siddharth when the tragedy occurred. He was the one who discovered his son’s lifeless body — a moment, Pooja said, that she “cannot even begin to imagine.”
Siddharth Bedi’s Final Note and Messages to Family
In a heartbreaking revelation, Pooja shared that her late brother had left behind a note for their family, which included touching messages for her and her unborn child, as well as their mother. “That incident was unnecessary, but he decided to end his journey,” she said softly. “I really wish he had done things differently and lived.”
The Long Struggle With Schizophrenia
Opening up about Siddharth’s battle with mental illness, Pooja explained that his condition had been misdiagnosed for years before doctors finally confirmed schizophrenia. “He was in America. I was in India. I was dealing with my own challenges, being married, trying to be the perfect wife,” she said. “I was busy while he was suffering. Initially, they said it was depression, then bipolar disorder. It took a long time to reach the correct diagnosis of schizophrenia.”
Remembering Their Bond
Reflecting on their childhood, Pooja described Siddharth as her “partner in everything.” The two shared a deep, inseparable bond. “We were very close. We shared everything — the same bedroom, the same friends, even the same toothbrush sometimes,” she recalled with a bittersweet laugh. “We loved the same food, went to the same boarding school, and spent every moment together.”
Despite the years that have passed, Pooja’s words carry the same weight of grief and love — a sister remembering not just her brother’s pain, but also his light. “He was suffering deeply,” she said, “but I hold on to the happy memories we made. That’s how I keep him alive within me.”
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
October 18, 2025, 19:19 IST
