Film & Television

Purva Bedi is a New York-based actor whose screen work spans television drama, comedy, independent film, and feature films. Her recent screen credits include CBS's Elsbeth, the feature thriller Relay, and the short film After Moonrise.

Television

Purva recently guest starred as Jules on CBS's hit series Elsbeth. Her television credits also include One of Us Is Lying, Billions, High Maintenance, She's Gotta Have It, The Code, Madam Secretary, Person of Interest, Unforgettable, Nurse Jackie, The Blacklist, The Good Wife, A Gifted Man, Gossip Girl, House, Boston Legal, Alias, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Drew Carey Show, ER, Strong Medicine, and The West Wing.

Film

Purva appears in Relay, the feature thriller directed by David Mackenzie and starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James, and Sam Worthington.

She starred as Priya in After Moonrise, a short film directed by Vinamrata Singal exploring the layered dynamics of an immigrant mother-daughter relationship. The film has screened at several New York City events and continues its festival journey.

Purva is also known for her role in the landmark independent film American Desi, which celebrated its 25th anniversary with a cast reunion honoring the film's enduring impact on South Asian American cinema.