Happy Birthday Mandy: Multi talented Mandira turns 44

Mumbai: Mandira Bedi, the lead actress of India’s first soap opera Shanti turned 44 on Friday. Shanti was the first ever drama serial on Indian television shown on India's national channel Doordarshan.

On this remarkable occasion newztrack.com brings you some amazing facts about the multi-talented actress.

File Photo: Mandira Bedi

Fact Factory

• Mandira was born on April 15, 1972 in Kolkata.
• She was offered to play the role of Shanti on small screen then after she signed up for "Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi".
• Being passionate about live cricket, Mandy grabbed an opportunity to host ICC Cricket World Cups, Champions Trophies as well as Indian Premier League.
• She was last seen in the reality show 'I Can Do That'.
• She commenced as a Fashion designer during Lakme Fashion Week-2014 with her Saree collection.

Mandira Bedi with her husband and son

Personal Life

• Mandira married to Raj Kaushal on 14 february 1999.
• She gave birth to a baby boy named Vir on 19 June 2011.
• Now the couple have applied for adopting a girl child to complete their family.