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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mandira Bedi celebrates 5-year adoption anniversary of daughter Tara
Mandira Bedi recently marked five years since adopting her daughter Tara Bedi Kaushal by sharing a heartfelt video on social media. The clip shows joyful family moments and opens with Tara chanting "Om Shanti Shanti." Mandira honors Tara's impact on their lives and remembers her late husband, Raj Kaushal. Mandira Bedi has recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of adopting her daughter, Tara Bedi Kaushal, in a truly heartfelt way. The actress took to social media on Monday to post a moving video that highlights joyful moments spent with Tara and their loved ones. The video shines warmth, showing Tara laughing, enjoying family outings, and striking cheerful poses. It begins with an especially touching segment as Tara recites "Om Shanti Shanti," setting an emotional and serene tone for the entire tribute. Emotional Caption Expressing Love and Gratitude Captioning the post, Mandira quoted, 'Five years ago, a little tornado of sunshine twirled into our lives… and we've been smiling (and chasing her) ever since! Thank you Tara, for coming into our lives Talu Palu, you're all heart, all sparkle, and ALL ours and we love you more than you can imagine!! #LittleMissSunshine #HomecomingDay." Background of Tara's Adoption Journey For those unfamiliar, Mandira adopted her daughter Tara in July 2020, when little Tara was just four. Mandira and her late husband Raj Kaushal had pursued adoption for nearly three years before Tara joined their family. The actress has been candid about the entire experience, often mentioning the early hurdles the family faced, especially as her son Veer gradually learned to embrace his new role as an elder brother. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get a Genuine Cars Price Online [Check Now] Cars24 Get Offer Undo First Social Media Introduction of Tara In October 25, 2020, Mandira introduced her daughter Tara on social media for the first time. Sharing her family photos, she wrote 'She has come to us Like a blessing from above Our little girl, Tara. Four years and a bit with eyes that sparkle like stars Sister to her Vir Welcoming her home With open arms and pure love Grateful, thankful. Blessed Tara Bedi Kaushal." Late Husband Raj Kaushal Mandira Bedi's husband passed away from a heart attack on June 30, 2021. In a heartfelt Instagram message, Mandira revealed that she and her children keep his memory alive every single day through their ongoing tributes.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I long for meaningful roles: Mandira Bedi
Mandira Bedi recounts her cricket hosting days and how she is looking for more interesting roles Mandira Bedi , who broke ground as one of the first women to host cricket on Indian television, admits she still feels a sense of nostalgia when she reminisces about those days, but she has made peace with the shift in her career. 'When the telecast rights moved to another channel, I was not associated with it. I felt sad but then had to move on. Honestly, I believe that everything happens for a reason and then your path shifts to another space. Being 31 years in the business, I've done so many different things throughout my career. I look at the variability of it all and I'm nothing but grateful.' When asked if she would like to return to hosting cricket, she says, 'If it means keeping me away from my kids for 15–20 days at a stretch, then I can't do that. I would have to get my mom to fly down to Mumbai. I would have to make major adjustments. Right now, work is making me travel for a few days here and there. I work 12–14 days a month, and that keeps me in a good place because I'm a very hands-on mom.' Mandira who was last seen in the web show, The Railway Men (2023), says that acting is something that she is still passionate about. 'What I do miss is acting, it is still close to my heart,' she says, adding, 'Working on The Railway Men reminded me of how alive I feel in front of the camera. In recent times, I got offers to play a cricket presenter or news anchor, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'm an actor at heart, and I long for meaningful roles. '
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I am not the same person I was 30 years ago: Mandira Bedi
The actress talks about coping with life after losing her husband, Raj Kaushal four years ago Mandira Bedi has been a familiar face for over three decades – as an actor, presenter and fitness advocate. But behind her public persona, she has long focused on something more personal and less visible: her mental health. 'Sometimes it is easy to open up to a third person as there are no Judgements' Talking about how mental health has been an important part of her life, Mandira says, 'The first time I went for therapy was 18 years ago. When I told my mom about it, she was aghast and didn't understand the need because it has always been a taboo subject. It exists even now... very few people talk about it.' She adds, 'Friends and family are always there to listen, but sometimes a qualified person, who is unbiased and honest, is required to help you deal with the emotions. Sometimes it is easy to open up to a third person, as there are no judgments.' 'There were a lot of times when I did not like myself' Over the years, Mandira made mental health a priority. 'Mental health has been something that I've not put on the back burner, but on the front burner. It's important to me. There were many times I didn't like myself. I was negative and very tough on myself. I discovered self-love only recently. And now that I have, I protect it. I wake up every morning with the intent to be happy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo I protect my peace,' she shares. 'It's not like I don't miss Raj, but I've processed it over a period of time' After losing her husband Raj Kaushal in 2021, Mandira allowed herself the space and time to grieve. Only now does she speak openly about how therapy and emotional work helped her heal. She says, 'I lost my husband four years ago, and I would not talk about it because I was not ready back then. Now, I can have a conversation and say that I had to feel to process that grief. There is no shortcut when it comes to grief, there's no quick fix. It's not like I don't miss him, but I've processed it over a period of time. ' She remembers the early days of loss vividly. 'I remember when it happened, I kept asking myself, how long am I going to feel like this? It's like the tectonic plates under my feet have shifted. The first year was particularly hard. The first of everything... my birthday, his birthday, the first anniversary, Christmas, Diwali, New Year... they are shattering. Your heart breaks into a million pieces. But the second time gets a little bit easier because you've dealt with that first year. ' 'I've taught my kids to talk to a therapist whenever something feels off' As a single parent to Vir and Tara, she's made mental health a part of her children's lives as well. 'Vir needed therapy after Raj, and he needed to speak to somebody who was not his parent. I understood that. I got him the counselling that he needed. I've instilled in both my kids that whenever there's something that you're feeling, some sort of unrest, we have a therapist we call and we speak to.' 'I had so much anger in me and used to lash out often' Mandira's reflections also touch on personal growth. 'I had so much anger in me and used to lash out often. But when I had awareness of that, I worked on it. I've worked hard on myself and I've come a long way. It's been a long journey and I've benefited so much from working on myself. I'm not the same person I was when I began in this industry 30 years ago – I've grown and changed in many ways.'
News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mandira Bedi Gets Emotional On Husband Raj Kaushal's Death Anniversary: 'I Miss You'
Last Updated: Mandira Bedi remembered her late husband, Raj Kaushal, on his death anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post. Kaushal, a filmmaker, passed away in 2021. Some losses never get easier and Mandira Bedi's latest post proves just that. On her husband Raj Kaushal's death anniversary today, June 30, the actress and TV personality took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute that tugged at all the right heartstrings. Mandira, who often shares memories of Raj with their kids and her followers, kept it simple yet deeply touching this time. She took to Instagram to share a sweet throwback photo with her late husband Raj Kaushal, writing, '4 years since you left us. Miss you." The picture shows a joyful moment between the two, Mandira flashing a warm smile as Raj wraps his arms around her from behind. For those who may not know, Raj Kaushal passed away suddenly on June 30, 2021, after suffering a heart attack. He and Mandira Bedi had been married since 1999 and shared a beautiful family. The couple welcomed their son Vir in 2011, and in 2020, their hearts grew even fuller when they adopted their daughter Tara, who was four at the time. Raj was a filmmaker best known for directing films like Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi and Shaadi Ke Laddoo. His passing was a huge loss, not just to his family, but also to the film industry and the many lives he touched. Earlier this year on Valentine's Day, Mandira had shared another emotional tribute to her late husband. She posted a short video that began with the words 'Happy anniversary Raj," followed by a nostalgic throwback from their wedding day. In the caption, she wrote, 'We would have been married 26 years you #raji .. #happyvalentinesday." It was a simple yet deeply moving reminder of their bond. Professionally, Mandira has had quite a journey. She broke barriers as one of the first female cricket presenters in India, anchoring ICC World Cups in 2003 and 2007. She shot to fame with her role in Shanti and later appeared in hit shows like Dushman, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. In films, she's been seen in The Tashkent Files, Saaho, and more recently, the 2023 Netflix series The Railway Men, where she starred alongside R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan. First Published:
India.com
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film has no action, no villain, yet became blockbuster, won 25 awards, name is..., lead actors are...
About fifteen years ago, Bollywood witnessed a rare anomaly—a film without high-octane action or a clear villain, yet it resonated deeply and raked in moneymaking numbers. The movie? Shah Rukh Khan's My Name Is Khan. Under Karan Johar's direction, My Name Is Khan hit cinemas in 2010. Alongside SRK and Kajol, the film featured actors like Jimmy Shergill, Zarina Wahab, and Vinay Pathak. Shah Rukh portrayed Rizwan Khan, while Kajol played his wife Mandira. Who is Rizwan Khan? Rizwan Khan is a Muslim man afflicted with Asperger's syndrome who lives by one principle: following his mother's wisdom that the world has only two kinds of people—good and bad. Settling in Mumbai's middle class, his life turns upside down when he loses his mother and moves to America with his brother (Jimmy Shergill). In America, Rizwan meets and marries Mandira, a single mother. But after 9/11—when hatred toward Muslims rises—Mandira and her son Sam become targets. Following a tragic incident in school that claims Sam's life, Mandira tells Rizwan to go to the President and tell him, 'I am not a terrorist.' No villain, no action What sets My Name Is Khan apart is its lack of typical Hindi film theatrics. Instead, it leans on quiet storytelling and emotional depth, using Rizwan's journey to challenge prejudice and spark societal reflection. Bollywood hadn't often tackled such themes so boldly, and the film's emotional resonance struck a chord. Was it a Box office hit? With a production budget of Rs 85 crore, My Name Is Khan grossed a staggering Rs 224.40 crore globally, earning it the status of the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2010, behind Dabangg, Golmaal 3, and Raajneeti. At its core, My Name Is Khan isn't about a hero versus a villain—it's about humanity, grief, and resilience. Rizwan's simple plea to the President became a universal statement: across divides and diagnoses, no one should be judged by their appearance, name, or faith. What lessons remain? It's often said that experience should guide reaction, not assumption. Just as Rizwan Khan taught a nation about understanding and equality, this film taught Bollywood—and its audience—that a quiet story can roar louder than any explosion.
