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Real Name: | Mandira Bedi |
Profession: | Indian actress |
Birthplace: | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
Spouse: | Raj Kaushal |
Age: | 50 |
Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and television presenter. She gained recognition by playing the titular 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.
Mandira Bedi Biography
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Born | 15 April 1972 (age 50)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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Occupation(s) | Actress, television presenter, fashion designer |
Spouse |
Raj Kaushal (m. 1999; died 2021)
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Children | 2 |
Early life and family
Mandira Bedi was born in Calcutta to Verinder Singh and Gita Bedi. She has an elder brother who is a bank investor. She did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School, Bombay, and graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay. Thereafter, she did her post-graduation at Sophia Polytechnic College, Bombay.
Personal life
Bedi married Raj Kaushal on 14 February 1999. It was announced on 27 January 2011 that the couple is 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 for adopting 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 cardiac arrest.
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Preeti Singh | Hindi |
2000 | Badal | N/A | Hindi |
2004 | Shaadi Ka Laddoo | Tara | Hindi |
Manmadhan | Psychiatrist | Tamil | |
2005 | Naam Gum Jaayega | Nalini | Hindi |
Bali | Anchal | Hindi | |
Divorce | Renuka Joshi | Hindi | |
2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | Pooja | Hindi |
2008 | Meerabai Not Out | Meera A. Achrekar | Hindi |
2009 | 42kms | Sanjana | Hindi |
2014 | O Teri | Sherry | Hindi |
2017 | Ittefaq | Dev’s wife | Hindi |
2018 | Vodka Diaries | Shikha Dixit | Hindi |
2019 | The Tashkent Files | Indira Joseph Roy | Hindi |
Saaho | Kalki | Telugu/Hindi |
Television
Year | Title | Role |
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1994 | Shanti | Shanti |
1995 | Aahat | |
1996 | Aurat | Pragati |
1997-1998 | Ghar Jamai | Chandni |
1999 | Hello Friends | Julie |
2001 | Dushman | Sujata |
CID | Reshma | |
2001–2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Dr. Mandira Kapadia |
2003 | Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | Mandira |
2004-2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Cookie Sharma |
2005 | Fame Gurukul | Host |
CID: Special Bureau | Sagarika | |
Deal Ya No Deal | Host | |
2006 | Fear Factor India | Contestant |
2007–2008 | Funjabbi Chak De | Host |
2008 | Mahabharat | Draupadi |
Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Host | |
2009 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek – Jalwe Sitaron Ke | Host |
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 | Contestant | |
2013 | Indian Idol Junior | Host |
24 | Nikita Rai | |
2014 | Gangs of Haseepur | Judge |
2015 | I Can Do That | Contestant |
2016 | India’s Deadliest Roads | Herself |
2018 | MTV Troll Police | Guest |
Web series
Year | Title | Role(s) | Channel | Language |
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2018 | Smoke | Tia | Eros Now | Hindi |
2019 | Thinkistan | Anushka Shroff | MX Player | Hinglish |
2019 | Shaadi Fit | Host | MX Player | Hindi |
2017 | Romil & Jugal | Ahalya | Alt Balaji | Hindi |
2021 | Qubool Hai 2.0 | Ms. Damini Sood | ZEE5 | Hindi |
2021 | Six | Ruhana Dhulaap | Disney Hotstar | Hindi |