Mandira Bedi has been busy doing everything else but acting on television. So is she missing it? After the World Cup, Mandira Bedi’s back in action! And this time, she will be seen as part of the jury for cricket talent hunt show Dreamjob .

“The first set of auditions are starting in Delhi soon and I’ll be on my feet then,” she says excitedly. The reason Mandira’s so eager to be doing this show, is because she’s getting to do what she loves best - being connected with cricket. “A week after the World Cup got over, I got a call from the channel to be a part of this show. I was really happy because I wanted to keep my connect with cricket,” says Mandira. But if you thought the ever-on-her-feet Mandy was relaxing in this little break, think again! “These 12 years that I have been working, I have never taken a break. Even if I get two days off, I drive my husband mad because I don’t know what to do with myself!” she laughs. But Mandira admits that these few months since “her disastrous World Cup” have been a kind of a break for her. “But I’ve been doing lots! I started taking pottery classes - it’s a wonderful therapy. Then I’ve been learning Gurmukhi and next, I want to learn to play the tabla. I’m enjoying life more than ever now,” she adds. And on the workfront, Mandira says that these days, she’s not being offered acting roles. “People have forgotten I acted on television!” she laughs and adds, “I don’t get acting offers on TV anymore.” The last that one saw of her acting skills on the telly screen was in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as the evil, scheming Mandira. Wouldn’t she like to act on TV again? “Not unless I’m offered something like Shanti . She was an inspiring character. I think we should be responsible about what we are portraying on the screen. If it’s a regressive character, then I definitely wouldn’t do it,” she replies. Surprisingly, the South has woken up to her, she laughs. “I’m getting offers for Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. The Tamil one I’m definitely going to do,” she says. And when does all that leave time to start a family? “Well, I do want to go the family way,” she smiles and adds, “One is looking in that direction.”
[via times of india]

Q: Where do you mostly shop from?
A: I shop both in India and abroad…. it depends on what I want. I think India is a nice place to shop in. You have great dealers, nice shops, and most importantly, the variety of colours and fabric you get in this country is beyond comparison.

Q: Anything else?
A: The price is very much affordable in India even with designer products.

Q: Any specific brands you prefer?
A: Not really, but I like Guess jeans and Miss Sixty, it’s an European brand that has amazing style and fit.

Q: Do you adorn yourself with accessories?
A: Yes, very much. I buy a lot of accessories. I bought loads of semi-precious stones from Rajasthan recently. But I wear them occasionally. At times I go for a clean look, as I don’t think I can put on my accessories with everything I wear. It needs to gel well with the complete look.

Q: Which brands do you favour for footwear?
A: Nothing specific. In fact, for my sports wear I have Nike, Addidas and even Reebok. Mainly, it should fit well and be comfortable. The brand doesn’t matter actually.

Q: What is Mandira Bedi’s style mantra?
A: I don’t have any style mantra, all I believe in is wearing something that goes well with my personality and makes me feel comfortable. I think one should not become a victim of fashion trends. There are many things that are in vogue but may not look good on me. So I don’t follow fashion blindly. One should wear clothes that sync with the person’s personality.

Q: Which perfume do you like the most?
A: I have been using Pleasure by Estee Lauder for a long time now.

Q: How do you keep yourself in vogue during the monsoons?
A: I opt for convenience rather than fashion. I wear a lot of capris, three-quarters, and I have a few pairs of flotters. They are safe, as well as trendy.

Q: Brand you prefer for lingerie?
A: I don’t restrict to just one. I have Triumph, La Senza and Victoria’s Secrets as well. Nothing in particular.

Q: What according to you are essentials in any woman’s wardrobe?
A: A pair of good-fit blue jeans, a nice fitting white, collared shirt and a couple of jackets, as they go well with everything.[via santabanta.com]