Birthday Special: 9 Interesting Facts to Know About Smoke Web Series Actress Mandira Bedi

The old, middle-aged, and all those raised during the ‘90s are familiar with the name Mandira Bedi. She was a regular face in Doordarshan and till today remains one of the most recognized faces of Indian Television. Mandira Bedi started with TV Serials, went on to feature in some Bollywood movies, returned to Television Serials, hosted many reality TV shows, Award shows, and interviews, and then entered into the world of cricket too. And now as we are living in the world of web series online, she is seen there too. Her most recent work on the Smoke web series was appreciated a lot. Download the Mzaalo app for your android or iOS and watch free movies and series online. Also, win exciting reward coins from brands like Sirona Hygiene, Lifestyle, Qatar Airways, etc.

Mandira Bedi

A model, actress, fashion designer, and enthusiast, Mandira Bedi wears many hats. This stunning and successful Indian actress will turn 49 on 15th April 2021. Here is a list of 9 interesting facts about Mandira Bedi that you may not know: -

1. Mandira Bedi was born in Kolkata to Verinder Singh and Gita Bedi. Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai is her school and she graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.

2. Later, Mandira also did her post-graduation at Sophia Polytechnic College, Mumbai.

3. The majority of yesteryear audience know Mandira Bedi as Shanti as she played the titular role in that DD TV Serial. That serial gave Mandira Bedi - the status of a celebrity in India.

4. Before featuring in and as Shanti (a widely acclaimed TV Serial on Doordarshan), she had a brief career in Ogilvy & Mather.

5. After the success of Shanti, Mandira Bedi featured in many such women-centric TV Serials.

6. Another major career highlight was her negative role in Ekta Kapoor’s mega serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She played the role of a home-breaker and the audience loved her portrayal.

7. Then she delved into a field where no other woman has stepped in or at least gained popularity there. Her association with cricket remained in controversy for some time but opened up the prospect of many female’s careers in cricket journalism. Mandira hosted 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. She also covered the IPL season 3 for the British Network – ITV.

8. Mandira Bedi married Raj Kaushal in 1999 and this couple gave birth to their first child in 2011. Later in 2020, this couple also adopted a girl child.

9. Do you remember Mandira Bedi’s appearance in a wide array of designer sarees while hosting the male-dominated cricket world? Well, later Mandira opened her signature saree store.

Watch her in action in the latest web series on Mzaalo named Smoke. She plays the role of Tia that is quite thrilling. We wish this unconventional, bold, and beautiful actress a very happy birthday.