Mandira Bedi
Quick Facts
Biography
Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and television presenter who gained celebrity status playing the title role in the 1994 television serial, Shanti, shown on India's national channel, Doordarshan.
She followed up her career in TV serials with shows like Aurat (DD and Sony), Dushman (DD) and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) with hosting duties for ICC Cricket World Cups in the years 2003 and 2007 and the Champions Trophies in the years 2004 and 2006 as well as the Indian Premier League season 2 for Sony Max. She fronted the coverage of IPL season 3 for the British Network – ITV. She debuted as a fashion designer during Lakme Fashion Week 2014 with her saree collection.
Bedi also promoted faux leather for PETA. On 26 October 2013, Bedi launched her signature sari store.
Personal life
Bedi married Raj Kaushal 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 Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. As of 2013, Bedi and her husband have applied for the process of adopting a girl child to complete their family.
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
---|---|---|---|
1994 | Shanti | Shanti | DD National/ Star Plus |
199?- | Aurat | Pragati | DD National/ Sony |
1997-1998 | Ghar Jamai | Chandni | Zee TV |
2001 | Dushman | DD Metro | |
2001 | CID | Reshma | Sony TV |
2001–2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Dr. Mandira Kapadia | Star Plus |
2003 | Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | Mandira | Sony TV |
2004-2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | guest appearance as Cookie Sharma | Sahara One |
2005 | Fame Gurukul | Host | Sony TV |
2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Sagrika | Sony TV |
2005–2006 | Deal Ya No Deal | Host | Sony TV |
2006 | Fear Factor India | Contestant | Sony TV |
2007–2008 | Funjabbi Chak De | Host | Star One |
2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | Host | Star Plus |
2009 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek – Jalwe Sitaron Ke | Host | Zee TV |
2009 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi | Contestant | Colors |
2013 | Indian Idol Junior | Host | Sony TV |
2013 | 24 | Nikita Rai | Colors |
2014 | Gangs of Haseepur | Judge | Zee TV |
2015 | I Can Do That | Celebrity contestant | Zee TV |
2016 | India's Deadliest Roads | Herself | History TV |
2018 | MTV Troll Police | Guest | MTV India |
Web Series
2018 | Smoke (web series) | Tia | Web series | Eros Now | Hindi Language |
2019 | Thinkistan | Anushka Shroff | Web series | MX Player | Hinglish Language |
2019 | Shaadi Fit | Host | Web series | MX Player | Hindi Language |