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Mandira Bedi

Indian television and film actress (born 1972)

Mandira Bedi
Summary

Indian television and film actress (born 1972)

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nameMandira Bedi
imageMandira Bedi on Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week 2017.jpg
captionBedi in 2017
birth_placeCalcutta, West Bengal, India
birth_date
spouse
children2
occupationActress, television presenter, fashion designer
years_active1994–present

Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and television presenter. She gained recognition by playing the title role in the 1994 television show, Shanti, which was telecast on India's national channel, Doordarshan. In 2019, she played a negative role in the movie Saaho. Bedi also appeared in many Hindi TV serials like Aurat, Dushman and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Following this, she began hosting ICC Cricket World Cups in 2003 and 2007, Champions Trophies in 2004 and 2006 and Indian Premier League for Sony Max. Bedi has been a promoter of faux leather for PETA. She debuted as a fashion designer during Lakme Fashion Week 2014 with her saree collection. In 2013, Bedi launched her signature sari store.

Early life and family

Mandira Bedi was born in Calcutta to Verinder Singh and Gita Bedi. She has a maternal relation with Teji Singh who is wife of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh. Her elder brother is a bank investor. She did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School, Bombay and graduated from the St. Xavier's College, Bombay. Thereafter, she did her post graduation from Sophia Polytechnic College, Bombay.

Personal life

Bedi with her husband [[Raj Kaushal]] at [[Esha Deol]]'s [[wedding reception]] in 2012.

Bedi married Raj Kaushal on 14 February 1999. It was announced on 27 January 2011 that the couple was expecting their first child. Bedi gave birth to a boy named Vir on 19 June 2011 at the Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. In 2013, Bedi and her husband applied to adopt a girl. On 28 July 2020, they adopted a 4-year-old and named her Tara Bedi Kaushal.

Kaushal died on 30 June 2021 due to a cardiac arrest.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleLanguage199520002004200520072008200920142017201820192025
Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengePreeti SinghHindi
BadalN/A
Shaadi Ka LaddooTara
ManmadhanPsychiatristTamil
Naam Gum JaayegaNaliniHindi
BaliAnchal
DivorceRenuka Joshi
Dus KahaniyaanPooja
Meerabai Not OutMeera A. Achrekar
42kmsSanjana
O TeriSherry
IttefaqMeera Verma
Vodka DiariesShikha Dixit
The Tashkent FilesIndira Joseph Roy
SaahoKalkiTelugu/Hindi
IdentitySupriyaMalayalam

Television

YearTitleRole1994–1998199519961997–19981998–199919992000–200120002001–200320022003200520062007–20082008200920132014201520162023
ShantiShanti
Aahat
AuratPragati
Ghar JamaiChandni
Aap Ki ShantiHost
Hello FriendsJulie
DushmanSujata Prem Verma
CIDReshma
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiDr. Mandira Kapadia
Jai MahabharatRajkumari Draupadi / Maharani Draupadi
Jassi Jaissi Koi NahinMandira
Extraaa InningsHost/presenter
Sarabhai vs SarabhaiCookie Sharma
Fame GurukulHost
CID: Special BureauSagarika
Deal Ya No DealHost
Dial One Aur JeetoHost
Fear Factor IndiaContestant
Funjabbi Chak DeHost
Jo Jeeta Wohi Super StarHost
Ek Se Badhkar Ek – Jalwe Sitaron KeHost
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2Contestant
Indian Idol JuniorHost
24Nikita Rai
Gangs of HaseepurJudge
I Can Do ThatContestant
India's Deadliest RoadsHerself
The Railway MenRajbir Kaur

Web series

YearTitleRole(s)LanguageRef.201820192019201720212021
SmokeTiaHindi
ThinkistanAnushka ShroffHinglish
Shaadi FitHostHindi
Romil & JugalAhalyaHindiurl=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/when-boy-meets-boy-4634998/website=The Indian Expresstitle=Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal moredate=2 May 2017access-date=21 May 2017}}
Qubool Hai 2.0Ms. Damini SoodHindi
SixRuhana DhulaapHindi

References

References

  1. (15 April 2014). "Birthday Special: Taking fashion lessons from Mandira Bedi".
  2. (14 March 2014). "LFW 2014: Neha Dhupia stuns on the ramp, Mandira Bedi makes her ramp debut as designer". [[The Indian Express]].
  3. (7 November 2020). "Shanti the iconic woman character from dds1994".
  4. Bamzai, Kaveree. (6 July 2019). "From Mandira Bedi to Mayanti Langer– how Indian cricket shows went beyond noodle straps".
  5. "Mandira Bedi to debut as a Designer at Lakme Fashion Week 2014". news.biharprabha.com.
  6. (25 July 2012). "Mandira Bedi to promote faux leather for Peta". [[The Times of India]].
  7. (27 October 2013). "Mandira Bedi's sari store open for public now". DNA India.
  8. (20 March 2003). "Born in Calcutta, reborn in the Cup". [[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]].
  9. (5 February 2020). "Manria Bedi marriage and relationship".
  10. (24 January 2014). "After 24, the appreciation has been very gratifying: Mandira Bedi". Hindustan Times.
  11. (May 2020). "A Glimpse Of Mandira Bedi's Mother-Son Moment With Vir".
  12. (26 August 2013). "Mandira Bedi, husband Raj Kaushal will soon adopt a girl child".
  13. (30 June 2021). "Actress Mandira Bedi's husband Raj Kaushal passes away". Times Now.
  14. "Mandira Bedi says yes to Silambarasan!". Rediff.com.
  15. Features, C. E.. (16 September 2024). "First look of Tovino Thomas-starrer Identity out".
  16. Ghadially, Rehana. (2007-04-04). "Urban Women in Contemporary India: A Reader". SAGE Publications.
  17. Keshri, Shweta. (26 July 2021). "When Mandira Bedi, R Madhavan's Ghar Jamai sparked a channel war. On Monday Masala".
  18. (13 December 1998). "Real life Shanti".
  19. (31 March 2003). "ICC Cricket World Cup: Love her or hate her, no one could ignore Mandira Bedi".
  20. N, Patcy. (9 November 2005). "Now Playing on TV".
  21. N, Patcy. (4 April 2006). "Mandira Bedi: Up close and personal".
  22. . (3 September 2009). ["Khatron Ke Khiladi"](https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/khatron-ke-khiladi-is-back-362481-2009-09-02).
  23. (3 October 2016). "Get ready to see Mandira Bedi driving a truck on India's Deadliest Roads".
  24. Rao, Soumya. (4 November 2018). "Web series 'Smoke' lets a dream cast go to waste".
  25. (2 May 2017). "Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal more".
  26. (12 March 2021). "Mandira's role in Qubool hai 2.0".
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