Mandira Bedi is an Indian actress who rose to fame with her portrayal of the titular character in Shanti (1994) and for her villainous role in the film Saaho (2019).
Born Name
Mandira Bedi
Nick Name
Mandy
Mandira Bedi as seen in a selfie that was taken in February 2022 (Mandira Bedi / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Residence
Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Mandira attended the Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai before going on to attain her bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Later, she went on to complete her master’s degree at Sophia Polytechnic College, Mumbai.
Raj Kaushal (1999-2021) – Bedi and Bollywood Film Director Raj Kaushal tied the knot on February 14, 1999. The couple announced that they were expecting their first child on January 27, 2011. Their son Vir was born on June 19, 2011, at the Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. Later, they adopted a 4-year old on July 28, 2020, whom they named Tara Bedi Kaushal. Her happy-go-lucky relationship unexpectedly ended when her husband Raj succumbed to cardiac arrest on June 30, 2021.
Mandira Bedi and fellow actress Sonakshi Sinha in a picture that was taken in February 2022 (Mandira Bedi / Instagram)
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
She sports a nose ring.
Raised eyebrows
She has a beauty spot on the right side of her neck.
Brand Endorsements
Mandira has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
Vinod Cookware
Square Yards
Neeman’s
Asian Paints
Everest Masala
Max Life Insurance
BeanstalkAsia
Cars24
Vogue Jewellers Pvt Ltd
Nokia Mobile
Myntra
Dyson
Mandira Bedi as seen in a picture that was taken in February 2022 (Mandira Bedi / Instagram)
Mandira Bedi Facts
She was born into a Punjabi-speaking family in West Bengal.
Initially, Mandira had worked for the Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Agency. However, shortly after she began working there, she was cast in her first TV show as the titular character in Shanti in 1994.
Mandira had launched her first signature saree collection store in 2013.
She was chosen to be the face of faux leather for PETA in the past.
As a fashion designer, she made her debut with her line of sarees at the Lakme Fashion Week 2014.
Mandira hosted the ICC Cricket World Cups in the years 2003 and 2007 as well as the Champions Trophies in the years 2004 and 2006. She further went on to host the Indian Premier League season 2 for Sony Max.
She is a fitness enthusiast.
Her film and television credits include The Tashkent Files, Vodka Diaries, Ittefaq, O Teri, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, CID, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Ghar Jamai, Hello Friends, and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.
