Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and

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. She gained recognition by playing the titular role in the 1994 television show, '' Shanti'', which was telecast on India's national channel,

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. 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 ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' ( ''Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law, too'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired from 4 July 2000 to 7 November 2008 on Star Plus. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoor ...

''. Following this, she began hosting ''

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s'' in 2003 and 2007, '' Champions Trophies'' in 2004 and 2006 and ''

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'' for Sony Max. Bedi has been a promoter of

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for

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. She debuted as a

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during

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2014 with her

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collection. In 2013, Bedi launched her signature sari store.

Early life and family

Mandira Bedi was born in

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to Verinder Singh and Gita Bedi. She has an elder brother who is a

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. She did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School,

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and graduated from the St. Xavier's College, Bombay. Thereafter, she did her post graduation from Sophia Polytechnic College, Bombay.

Personal life

Mandira Bedi, Raj Kaushal at Esha Deol's wedding reception 15

Bedi married

Raj Kaushal Raj Kaushal (15 August 1970 – 30 June 2021) was an Indian director, producer who was active during the 1990s and mid 2000s. He was married to actress and TV presenter Mandira Bedi. He died on 30 June 2021 due to a heart attack A myocar ...

on 14 February 1999. It was announced on 27 January 2011 that the couple are expecting their first child. Bedi gave birth to a boy named Vir on 19 June 2011 at the

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. In 2013, Bedi and her husband had 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

Television

Web series

References

External links

* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bedi, Mandira 1972 births Living people Indian film actresses Indian television actresses Indian women television presenters Indian television presenters Actresses from Kolkata Actresses in Hindi television Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi participants Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Indian Hindus St. Xavier's College, Mumbai alumni