Mandira Bedi | |
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 Bedi in 2017 | |
| Born | 15 April 1972 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television presenter, fashion designer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972)[1] is an Indian actress, fashion designer,[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5] Bedi has been a promoter of faux leather for PETA.[6] She debuted as a fashion designer during Lakme Fashion Week 2014 with her saree collection.[5] In 2013, Bedi launched her signature sari store.[7]
- ^ "Birthday Special: Taking fashion lessons from Mandira Bedi". Rediff. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "LFW 2014: Neha Dhupia stuns on the ramp, Mandira Bedi makes her ramp debut as designer". The Indian Express. 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Shanti the iconic woman character from dds1994". ThePrint. 7 November 2020.
- ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (6 July 2019). "From Mandira Bedi to Mayanti Langer– how Indian cricket shows went beyond noodle straps". ThePrint.
- ^ a b "Mandira Bedi to debut as a Designer at Lakme Fashion Week 2014". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Mandira Bedi to promote faux leather for Peta". The Times of India. 25 July 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Mandira Bedi's sari store open for public now". DNA India. 27 October 2013. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.